NPR News in the US aims to double its online audience – in part by building a closer relationship with people who already love NPR. Dick Meyer, NPR Digital Media’s editorial director, calls them NPRistas. He says in the American Journalism Review: “Folks who listen to NPR think of themselves as NPR people … The […]
Tired of reading the same old news day in and day out? Feel like you’re missing out on a great story in your neighborhood – but the newspapers just aren’t covering it? Imagine a world in which you, an ordinary citizen, could vote (with your money) on which stories get told. Imagine a whole new […]
The U.S. election is over. Next comes the first We Media presidency. What does that mean? Join us for a breakfast mixer and conversation on Nov. 13 at the Samsung Experience in New York to talk about how We Media – not THE media – will cover the Obama presidency. Speakers will include Amanda Michel, […]
We received 150 nominations from all over the world and have narrowed the field to 35 finalists for the 2009 We Media Game Changers Awards. Please check them all out. It’s an intriguing and inspiring collection of companies, projects, people and ideas. At the very least, the group reflects the sweeping scope of media in […]
This could be a game changer for book publishing. A new company called Offbeat Guides produces personalized travel books based on your itinerary and travel details. It was founded by Dave Sifry, a serial entrepreneur (and friend) from San Francisco who previously led Technorati and LinuxCare. Dave has participated in our We Media conferences for […]
The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation will make $5 million in grants in the next round of its News Challenge. The News Challenge supports innovative uses of media and technology to help meet the information needs of communities in the connected culture. Think fast. The deadline is Nov. 1. Apply here.