Who’s Reading What in the World of New Media?

Internet New Media

On Wednesday, I discussed the ways that journalists aren't going to be up to the task of living and working in the New Media, unless they specifically make themselves ready to be. But what makes working in new media so important? Let's take a look at some hard, cold facts: Some Hard Cold FACTS … [Read more...]

Vegas Press Club 1963–Yukon L. Beebe

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In my last post I wrote about our discovery of the Las Vegas Press Club Branding Iron Record 1963 magazine. I’ve had a great time paging through this walk back in time to Vegas in the early 60s. In fact, it’s been so great that I’ve decided to make a weekly post from the excerpts. I’m … [Read more...]

Are Traditional Journalists the Next Endangered Species?

Traditional Journalists

In my last post entitled, “Cyber Journalism and the Future of New Media”, we embarked on a pretty sensitive topic for many journalists. The fact of the matter is that journalists and other professional writers may have a much harder time making a living, due to the decreased relevancy of print … [Read more...]

Las Vegas Press Club 1963

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Over two years ago, someone told me that, 30 years back, there was such a thing as a Las Vegas Press Club. It was a mystery to me why it didn't flourish in the Vegas Valley, soon closing its doors. I made a personal promise to myself that one day soon, there would be another Press Club here. I … [Read more...]

Cyber Journalism and the Future of New Media

Cyber Journalism

In my post last month titled, “Internet Writing, has it changed the Face of Journalism?”, we explored some of the major differences between cyber journalism, new media and old print media. And while it's true that there are still enough people to substantiate the need for printed newspapers and … [Read more...]

3 Different Types of Journalists in a Changing World

Journalists

Journalism has grown and changed over the years. The role of a journalist differs by the medium and position, but the main goal is to provide information to the public. These professional writers may write about current events, review restaurants or events, or any type of interesting … [Read more...]