by David | Jan 23, 2010 | E-ink devices, new media
Setting a couple of bookworms loose to play with the next generation e-readers is like setting Augustus Gloop loose in the Wonka Chocolate factory. The first thing that strikes you about the Nook is how much *faster* it is than the Kindle. And Janine loved the...
by David | Nov 12, 2009 | Digital Migration, infographic, Newspaper Deathwatch, Newspapers
Print die-hards claimed that all that was needed to reverse the audience migration to the internet was to make newspapers more “lively” in appearance. Early verdict: looks pretty, but the advertising still isn’t there, and that sound you heard was...
by David | Apr 2, 2009 | Mobile commerce, new media, Newspapers
Another quick hit, because I’m swamped with assignments right now. Many newspaper/media analysts have eagerly seized upon the micro-commerce capabilities of mobile phones and devices like the Kindle as possible ways to get readers to pony up for their content....
by David | Mar 26, 2009 | Digital Migration, Newspaper Deathwatch, Newspapers, Video
Advertising, Riots, Twitter, Facebook and the Depression Curmudgeons skip directly to 7:50 or so, for the juicy bits. If you are in a crowded place, please allow at least 10 feet of safety space in all directions for when your head explodes. This is the first part of...
by David | Jan 30, 2009 | Blogs, Digital Migration, New Marketing, new media, Newspaper Deathwatch, Politics & New Media
I posted this as a comment here, already, but it bears repeating. While the concept of a bailout for newspapers (and allegedly for good journalism) seems attractive at first blush, I fear that in practice, the billions in bailout funds would suffer the same fate as...
