There are multimedia aspects of The Washington Post, The New York Times and The Associated Press, which was featured on Yahoo! News, that were good and bad when they covered the Najibullah Zazi story.
All three stories contained embedded links, which help cut down on extra background info that would make the stories longer and harder to read. Also, they allow for the readers to do research for themselves.
The Times' article has two photos, one of Zazi and one of his Lawyer, which add to the story.
The AP only has one photo with their article, but there is a link to a slide show in the sidebar, allowing the reader to dig deeper if they choose.
The Post's article is the only article to not have a photo that accompanies the story, which seems odd.
The Post's video, from CBS News, is the shortest and probably the best edited. It has graphics and a great pace.
The Times' video, from Reuters, drags on with long awkward quotes from U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder.
The AP has videos but they provide more background info than anything. I would have liked to see a more recent one.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
NY Times vs. Washington Post: New York subway bomb plot suspect's guilty plea
The Washington Post and the New York Times both covered Najibullah Zazi's guilty plea.
The Post chose not to have any photos accompany their article, while the Times had two, one of Zazi and one of his lawyer.
Both news organizations had videos. The Post's video was originally aired by CBS News. The Times' video came from Reuters.
Both videos discussed Zazi's plea and used footage from U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder's press conference and almost the exact same quote toward the beginning of their videos.
The Times' video comes back to Holder's press conference later in the video and uses more quotes from him. The video would have been better if they had paraphrased more of his speech.
The information in both videos is generally the same although laid out in different orders.
The Post's video does discuss craters in Colorado created by bombs detonated by Zazi and associates and gives more background information into the story than the Times' video.
Overall, the Post's video is better edited and more interesting.
Both articles discuss the plea.
The Times explain the charges, while the Post do not.
Both articles make connections between the attempt and the 9/11 attacks, saying it would have been the worst attack on U.S. soil since if it had happened.
The Times chooses to put the bulk of the information about the trial higher in the article, while the Post places it lower.
The Post talks about the Obama administration and gets into the political applications of the story, while the Times does not.
The Post's article is much longer.
Both articles put the background information of the story towards the bottom of the article.
The Post's article ends with testimony from Bruce Hoffman, a counterterrorism analyst from Georgetown University, while the Times article ends with quotes from Holder.
The Post chose not to have any photos accompany their article, while the Times had two, one of Zazi and one of his lawyer.
Both news organizations had videos. The Post's video was originally aired by CBS News. The Times' video came from Reuters.
Both videos discussed Zazi's plea and used footage from U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder's press conference and almost the exact same quote toward the beginning of their videos.
The Times' video comes back to Holder's press conference later in the video and uses more quotes from him. The video would have been better if they had paraphrased more of his speech.
The information in both videos is generally the same although laid out in different orders.
The Post's video does discuss craters in Colorado created by bombs detonated by Zazi and associates and gives more background information into the story than the Times' video.
Overall, the Post's video is better edited and more interesting.
Both articles discuss the plea.
The Times explain the charges, while the Post do not.
Both articles make connections between the attempt and the 9/11 attacks, saying it would have been the worst attack on U.S. soil since if it had happened.
The Times chooses to put the bulk of the information about the trial higher in the article, while the Post places it lower.
The Post talks about the Obama administration and gets into the political applications of the story, while the Times does not.
The Post's article is much longer.
Both articles put the background information of the story towards the bottom of the article.
The Post's article ends with testimony from Bruce Hoffman, a counterterrorism analyst from Georgetown University, while the Times article ends with quotes from Holder.
Monday, February 22, 2010
A good example of social media use
Full story at this link
The Associated Press covered a story, and the Fox News Web site featured it, discussing Indiana Christian College's lifting of the ban of the U.S. national anthem.
The social media aspect of the story is in the section talking about the online petition against the lifting of the ban through the Facebook group "Against Goshen College Playing National Anthem."
I think that this is a good use of social media.
If you look at the numbers, Goshen College is a small school with only 1000 students. The group has 900 members, according to the article.
The article also gave a "to be sure" thought towards the end, discussing the creation of another 200- member Facebook group in favor of lifting the ban, which i think makes the article more balanced.
I think that Facebook groups can be a good indicator of what is newsworthy and a good place to find sources. This article used it for both of those things.
The school said that criticism of the ban has been mainly over its absence during sporting events, according to the article.
It was banned because the school's founding belief, Anabaptism, saw the anthem as a pledge to the country over God.
The Associated Press covered a story, and the Fox News Web site featured it, discussing Indiana Christian College's lifting of the ban of the U.S. national anthem.
The social media aspect of the story is in the section talking about the online petition against the lifting of the ban through the Facebook group "Against Goshen College Playing National Anthem."
I think that this is a good use of social media.
If you look at the numbers, Goshen College is a small school with only 1000 students. The group has 900 members, according to the article.
The article also gave a "to be sure" thought towards the end, discussing the creation of another 200- member Facebook group in favor of lifting the ban, which i think makes the article more balanced.
I think that Facebook groups can be a good indicator of what is newsworthy and a good place to find sources. This article used it for both of those things.
The school said that criticism of the ban has been mainly over its absence during sporting events, according to the article.
It was banned because the school's founding belief, Anabaptism, saw the anthem as a pledge to the country over God.
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Feature Story Outline
My feature story is a profile of Schmidt's Sausage Haus.
I. Lede
A. A detailed description of Schmidt's
1. Food and Drink
Schmidt's menu showcases many traditional German food, from bratwurst to bahama mamas, from saurkraut to potato salad.
The desserts are all in the vein of German baked goods.
Like any traditional German restaurant with a bar, Schmidt's has an assortment of domestic and imported beers.
2. Location
In German Village on 240 E. Kossuth St. and Purdy Alley.
3. Description
Schmidt's looks like it has been lost in time. The old brick building sits on a brick street and is a sharp contrast from downtown Columbus.
Once inside, Schmidt's is a maze of tables and rooms.
Sources for this section:
An OSU German Professor for a comparison to traditional restuarants in Germany, as well as food, beer and other insights.
A Food critic
Schmidt's Web site
a customer
II. Success
A. Television promotion
1. The travel channel
a. Man vs. Food
2. The Food Channel
a. Best of Ohio
Sources for this section:
The Travel Channel Web site
The Food Channel Web site
Schmidt's owner or manager to discuss the experience and results
III. Brief Schmidt's History
A. From Germany to the U.S.
Sources for this Section:
Schmidt's Web site
Schmidt's owner
What I've done:
I have set up interviews with one German professor and I am waiting for reply from the second, who seemed interested.
I am waiting on a reply from a food critic.
I need to get into contact with a long term customer.
I am waiting on reply from Schmidt's owner.
I am waiting for reply from the travel channel, which at this point seems tentative.
Social Media aspect:
On Facebook there is a fan Web page for Schmidt's Sausage Haus. At this point there are 840 fans, or potential sources.
Facebook's fan page gives links to Schmidt's Web site. There are phone numbers and a listing of the stores hours. There is also some general information about Schmidt's, from history of their sausage recipes to things they sponsor.
They have a photo section, which is difficult to look at before lunch.
There is also a fan site for Schmidt's Cream Puffs, a dessert item, which has just as many fans.
The main topic is what new flavor should be added.
There is a link to a Youtube video of someone eating a Schmidt's Cream Puff.
It does not appear to have a Twitter account. Customers are tweeting about Schmidt's, they could be potential sources.
What I've done:
I have set up interviews with one German professor and I am waiting for reply from the second, who seemed interested.
I am waiting on a reply from a food critic.
I need to get into contact with a long term customer.
I am waiting on reply from Schmidt's owner.
I am waiting for reply from the travel channel, which at this point seems tentative.
Social Media aspect:
On Facebook there is a fan Web page for Schmidt's Sausage Haus. At this point there are 840 fans, or potential sources.
Facebook's fan page gives links to Schmidt's Web site. There are phone numbers and a listing of the stores hours. There is also some general information about Schmidt's, from history of their sausage recipes to things they sponsor.
They have a photo section, which is difficult to look at before lunch.
There is also a fan site for Schmidt's Cream Puffs, a dessert item, which has just as many fans.
The main topic is what new flavor should be added.
There is a link to a Youtube video of someone eating a Schmidt's Cream Puff.
It does not appear to have a Twitter account. Customers are tweeting about Schmidt's, they could be potential sources.
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Feb. 8, 2010: weather, Obama to Democratic Party, held U.S. missionaries, Jackson and doctor
Good Morning, it’s February 8, 2010.
Punks-ah-tawn-ee Phil predicted there would be six more weeks of winter. From this week’s forecast, it would appear that Punks-ah-tawn-ee Phil was right.
Today’s forecast calls for cloudy skies, a high of 28 degrees and a low of 22 degrees. Little to no snow is likely.
Tuesday, the forecast is calling for a 70 percent chance of snow with a high of 33 degrees and a low of 20 degrees.
Wednesday calls for a 40 percent chance of snow.
President Barack Obama called the storm that slammed the mid-Atlantic this weekend, “Snowmaggedon.”
As the Nation’s capital recovers from the worst storm in over 10 years, the wheels of democracy continue to spin.
President Obama addressed the Democratic Party Saturday saying “I am not going to walk away from health reform.”
With the unemployment rate at 9.7 percent, Obama is calling for unity.
Obama says "… there have to be some issues on which we can find common ground."
Many have found common ground over the international outcry for aid and support of Haiti.
Friday, the judge in the case against the detained Americans did not see their activities as positive contributions.
The judge refused the request for the provisional release of the ten U.S. Baptist missionaries until their trial.
Defense attorney Edwin Coq asked the judge for a provisional release, a type of bail without money.
The first of three hearing for the missionaries will begin today.
While the missionaries were looking for release, Michael Jackson’s doctor was trying to surrender to the court.
Dr. Conrad Murray, along with his attorneys, tried to speed up the justice system by surrendering himself to court on Friday. The prosecutor’s office preempted Murray’s attempt, announcing the filing of charges would not be until today.
The district attorney’s spokeswoman Sandi Gibbons’ statement about the charges did not mention Murray.
Murray is concerned that he will be charged with involuntary manslaughter, but charges will not be released until after the case is filed.
America’s obsession with the life and death of pop star Michael Jackson has gone on long enough.
During Jackson’s life, he was constantly thrust into the public eye, and the public ate it up, from childhood to death.
Now that he is dead, the focus has shifted to his children and his former doctor.
Jackson struggled to keep his children out of the limelight in his own weird way. He even kept them masked in public.
It is time that Michael Jackson is laid to rest.
Stay classy Columbus.
See the Video!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBuvbpXQB8Y
Punks-ah-tawn-ee Phil predicted there would be six more weeks of winter. From this week’s forecast, it would appear that Punks-ah-tawn-ee Phil was right.
Today’s forecast calls for cloudy skies, a high of 28 degrees and a low of 22 degrees. Little to no snow is likely.
Tuesday, the forecast is calling for a 70 percent chance of snow with a high of 33 degrees and a low of 20 degrees.
Wednesday calls for a 40 percent chance of snow.
President Barack Obama called the storm that slammed the mid-Atlantic this weekend, “Snowmaggedon.”
As the Nation’s capital recovers from the worst storm in over 10 years, the wheels of democracy continue to spin.
President Obama addressed the Democratic Party Saturday saying “I am not going to walk away from health reform.”
With the unemployment rate at 9.7 percent, Obama is calling for unity.
Obama says "… there have to be some issues on which we can find common ground."
Many have found common ground over the international outcry for aid and support of Haiti.
Friday, the judge in the case against the detained Americans did not see their activities as positive contributions.
The judge refused the request for the provisional release of the ten U.S. Baptist missionaries until their trial.
Defense attorney Edwin Coq asked the judge for a provisional release, a type of bail without money.
The first of three hearing for the missionaries will begin today.
While the missionaries were looking for release, Michael Jackson’s doctor was trying to surrender to the court.
Dr. Conrad Murray, along with his attorneys, tried to speed up the justice system by surrendering himself to court on Friday. The prosecutor’s office preempted Murray’s attempt, announcing the filing of charges would not be until today.
The district attorney’s spokeswoman Sandi Gibbons’ statement about the charges did not mention Murray.
Murray is concerned that he will be charged with involuntary manslaughter, but charges will not be released until after the case is filed.
America’s obsession with the life and death of pop star Michael Jackson has gone on long enough.
During Jackson’s life, he was constantly thrust into the public eye, and the public ate it up, from childhood to death.
Now that he is dead, the focus has shifted to his children and his former doctor.
Jackson struggled to keep his children out of the limelight in his own weird way. He even kept them masked in public.
It is time that Michael Jackson is laid to rest.
Stay classy Columbus.
See the Video!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBuvbpXQB8Y
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Live Nation Entertainment opens new office placing Danny Caterinicchia in charge in Dallas
Live Nation Entertainment announced that their Dallas office will be run by Danny
Kat-uhr-in-eek-ee-ah, a veteran independent promoter.
Kat-uhr-in-eek-ee-ah is known for his work in the Dallas-Ft. Worth area. He produced over 3,000 concerts between 1978-2002, which includes bringing large name rock groups the Eagles and Guns N' Roses.
Kat-uhr-in-eek-ee-ah says that he is looking forward to working with Live Nation Entertainment and that he has long been dedicated to the Dallas-Ft. Worth area.
Live Nation Entertainment owns venues SuperPages.com Center, Cowboys Stadium and American Airlines Center, as well as others.
Kat-uhr-in-eek-ee-ah was the Senior Vice President of AEG Live.
Live Nation Entertainment recently merged with Ticketmaster.
Kat-uhr-in-eek-ee-ah, a veteran independent promoter.
Kat-uhr-in-eek-ee-ah is known for his work in the Dallas-Ft. Worth area. He produced over 3,000 concerts between 1978-2002, which includes bringing large name rock groups the Eagles and Guns N' Roses.
Kat-uhr-in-eek-ee-ah says that he is looking forward to working with Live Nation Entertainment and that he has long been dedicated to the Dallas-Ft. Worth area.
Live Nation Entertainment owns venues SuperPages.com Center, Cowboys Stadium and American Airlines Center, as well as others.
Kat-uhr-in-eek-ee-ah was the Senior Vice President of AEG Live.
Live Nation Entertainment recently merged with Ticketmaster.
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