Ed Walker 's Public Library

Interesting piece about how one man is building an industry off the back of viral videos

viral telegraph

Cool list, the HotPot one sounds quite interesting. I thought it might be Google for Lancastrians but it isn't.

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Insightful as ever from Alison...

media disruption

The ITV approach is very different to anything else news websites have tried, the page views versus engagement model is going to raise its head more and more I imagine

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A few useful tips here on updating your Facebook page with the new Timeline

facebook timeline

In-depth look at the hyperlocal situation in the US with the likes of Patch dominating

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Rosie hits on some very good points about hyperlocal blogs and longevity, and also about student journalists and building contacts in the communities they are reporting on.

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Excellent points from Claire Miller about using FOI as a journalist, for the regional press it's a lifeline and charging for it should not be an option

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It's definitely one of the big factors holding online video back, but capacity will increase but whether it will keep pace with demand is another question

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Catching up on this, an interesting use of video and interaction/web chat using Google+

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Good thoughts on what social media has done for one journalist's career in the States, and how this has meant they've struggled once moving out of that sphere

social media journalism editors

Really interesting piece, and relevant not just for those starting up on the web but worth reading for those already established on the web

metrics kernel

Interesting piece about how media organisations can start using Google+ as a way to broadcast live with an interactive audience. I suppose big issues are around moderation?

broadcasting google

Some of Claire's data stuff makes my mind boggle, but her blog is fast becoming a very insightful look at the data work she's doing in Wales

google fusion maps

Fascinating look at what YouTube is doing, and how the company which used to be LOLcatz and grainy CCTV footage is changing the way it operates. Great insight.

youtube onlinevideo

Interesting article about the 'information overload' and in particular what's called Frictionless Sharing. When you share stuff without having to perform any activity/function yourself e.g. the Spotify song sharing on Facebook

information innovation

Good to see someone else setting up a hyperlocal site, this time in Pelsall

hyperlocal

Nice idea from Trefor Davies to get the most online comments on a blog post, and donate a tidy sum to charity as well

online commenting record

This is spot on from the Palm Beach Post about what a 'community' page should be on a local news site - not just automated lists but a place where people can comment, share stories and get involved

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Liking the look of The Kernel, as pointed out by Dave Lee - an in-depth technology blog

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