Journalism

Launch of local news project in Northumberland

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Launch of local news project in Northumberland

Robert December 3, 2017 0

As promised, I have taken time to consider this and what is next for me in regards...

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Impact of the closing of local newspaper on community analyzed

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Impact of the closing of local newspaper on community analyzed

Robert December 3, 2017 0

Consider This Live co-host Dave Glover and I discuss the closure of Northumberland Today and its impact...

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How media organizations are bringing news to your wristwatch

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How media organizations are bringing news to your wristwatch

Robert July 29, 2014 0

By Robert Washburn, Innovation Editor, J-Source.ca As news organizations move more towards a mobile-first strategy, the introduction...

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Globe and Mail union fights for all journalists, including those in communities

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Globe and Mail union fights for all journalists, including those in communities

Robert July 2, 2014 0

By Robert Washburn As this is being written, the union representing Globe and Mail reporters and editors...

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Rob Ford story by Toronto Star hurts audience trust, damages credibility

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Rob Ford story by Toronto Star hurts audience trust, damages credibility

Robert May 23, 2013 0

By Robert Washburn The journalism practices driving the Rob Ford story are deeply disturbing, damaging audience trust...

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Transparency in Government and Business in the New World of Social Media and Journalism

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Transparency in Government and Business in the New World of Social Media and Journalism

Robert May 23, 2013 0

E-journalist and online journalism pioneer Dan Gillmor speaks on issues related to open government, social media and...

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Responding to State of the Media 2013 requries new path for community journalism

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Responding to State of the Media 2013 requries new path for community journalism

Robert March 19, 2013 0

By Robert Washburn The State of the News Media 2013 annual report on American Journalism delivered some...

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Musing over the future of community newspaper in Southern Ontario (or bye-bye PKP)

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Musing over the future of community newspaper in Southern Ontario (or bye-bye PKP)

Robert March 16, 2013 0

By Robert Washburn These are troubling days for community newspapers in Ontario. When Quebecor’s President and Chief...

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Journalism Strategies Conference: I want to be a Sunshine Boy

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Journalism Strategies Conference: I want to be a Sunshine Boy

Robert April 20, 2012 0

I want to be a Sunshine Boy. No, not the half-naked guys found the in Sun newspapers....

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Seven new hyperlocal websites launched in Eastern Ontario

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Seven new hyperlocal websites launched in Eastern Ontario

Robert November 15, 2011 0

Seven students in the Journalism: Online, Print and Broadcast program at Loyalist College launched their hyperlocal news...

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