Barely a week into the New Year, the future of newspapers discussion is still upon us. In fact, as I was writing this, a link to a Wall Street Journal Online’s listing of 200 “Best and Worst Jobs of 2010” – was being sent around Twitter via the accompanying tweet (courtesy of Slate):
‘Newspaper reporter’ is [...]

In what some might consider a geek girl “coming out” moment, last night I participated in a Toronto Girl Geek Dinner panel on the “Future of Media.”  Although I had never attended any of their previous networking events, I was honoured and flattered to have the opportunity to learn and share my views and media [...]

As I was writing this, the sky was softly crying, as were likely a lot of people — openly, or silently in their hearts; for me, both.
I remember sharing lunch with him often, here in the office  after my own Dad’s passing.
In many ways, he was a deep and obvious connection with my Dad; someone [...]

As a news consumer, I’ve been finding it a little difficult to reconcile today’s (mainstream) media cycle. Over the last few weeks in particular. To think there once was a time when reporters and journalists would file their work usually to meet one or two deadlines over the course of a day.
Today, there is [...]

As I mentioned yesterday, it’s been one crazy month.  One of our sister subsidiary publications, The Town Crier, re-launched its new website last week.  We’re still fine-tuning and receiving feedback from readers, but all reaction points to a welcome  improvement. (Also, I would be remiss for all you Whippet lovers out there if I didn’t [...]