N&O Blogs
I had an interesting conversation this weekend about blogging with N&O deputy managing editor Dan Barkin. I will share more details in class tomorrow, but basically, he answered my question “why did the N&O start blogging?” He said the N&O blogs were an experiment, and indicated that the paper did not know what would come of it. He seemed to bristle at the suggestion that they were economically motivated. I had told him I was working with survey data and I found that newspapers with editors who were more involved with financial decisions were more likely to blog. Of course, correlation does not prove causation, but I was interested to hear what he would say. He had more to say, so this is just a teaser. I bet you can hardly wait 
- Robin
I can’t hardly wait. This will be very interesting to hear and to compare with John Robinson’s experiences at the News and Record.
What I’ve noticed and mean to bring to your attention is how writers who started on the blogs at NandO now have a feature in travel called ArtVentures. Marcy Rice and Joe Miller blog in addition to their occasional feature that combines their passions for weaving and crafts and the outdoors. A unique idea for a travel feature.
Comment by Administrator — November 8, 2005 @ 3:01 am