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Social media: Necessity or time-waster?

Monday, April 20, 2009

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Social media: Necessity or time-waster?

On April 16, I moderated a panel on the benefits and pitfalls of social media sites in journalism. Basically, panelists from some major local outlets say they're a good way to pick up trends, but that's about it.

Energeia graduation

Tuesday, April 14, 2009

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Energeia graduation

In January, I graduated the Energeia Partnership's two-year leadership program, which delves into local issues with the goal of developing a group of individuals who are committed to spur needed change on Long Island.

Guide to Blogging

Friday, October 10, 2008

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To really get a feel of blogging, you have to read blogs. I’ve outlined below some broadcasts outlets that “get it.” The New York Times, however, goes much, much further, with the Mother Load links in its Blogs 101 page. These should round out your education.

My Town in Newsday

Thursday, October 18, 2007

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On the same day, on the opposing page of the blog brief, was another item, this one about News12MyTown, the new project my group has been working on for months and launched last month. The official press release went out today. From Newsday: CABLEVISION is to announce today a new Web site where users can post calendar items, [...]

We got press

Thursday, October 18, 2007

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So I got a call from Newsday columnist Patricia Kitchen last week for a brief in the paper about a blog I update for Press Club of Long Island. She thought it an interesting way to communicate with members of a professional association.