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Adam WeinsteinFebruary 13, 2015

What an awful week for journalism, all around. The worst was undoubtedly the loss Thursday night of New York Times media reporter par excellence David Carr, who died at 58. Beyond his reputation for endless warmth, sincerity, and mentorship for generations of journos, Carr was singularly fearless in reporting, re-reporting, turning every stone over, and […]

Adam WeinsteinFebruary 6, 2015

It’s time, as Hunter Thompson might say, for an agonizing reappraisal of the media scene. And brother, it’s especially agonizing this week. Read on for the biggest heartbreaks: Brian Williams: Brian, Brian, Brian. What can one say? There’s the fog of war, and there’s making that little fish sound big, and then there’s stolen valor. The […]

Guest AuthorJanuary 19, 2015

I have a confession to make: I annoy people. I know. You’re totally surprised. I don’t annoy people on purpose, but that doesn’t really matter. Intent is irrelevant. The fact of the matter is, I annoy people…simply being me. This isn’t something I’m necessarily proud of or take any joy in – it simply is. […]

Guest AuthorJanuary 13, 2015

I’ve been invited to contribute to Context Florida and want to take this opportunity to introduce myself. My career in journalism started 47 years ago when I was selected to be the editorial cartoonist for my high school newspaper. I had moved the previous year from a close-knit, small-town high school to a large suburban […]

Guest AuthorDecember 3, 2014

It’s final-exam week at the University of Central Florida — and at many other Florida colleges and universities. Students have returned to campus after the Thanksgiving break, bellies full of turkey and trimmings, heads full of anxiety as big tests loom and grades hang in the balance. For faculty, there’s a heady rush of knowing […]

Guest AuthorAugust 13, 2014

Last week, Gannett Company announced its latest contribution to journalism, the “Newsroom of the Future.” Its newspaper reporting will be driven by digital metrics, such as page views, clicks, traffic source referral patterns and social boost. The newsroom will have a content coach, community content editor, engagement editor and producer. Reporters must not only write, […]

Guest AuthorSeptember 30, 2013

Until the wheels fell off the newspaper business, the Fourth Estate did a pretty good job of meeting its societal obligation: casting a skeptical, disinterested eye on the workings of government. The formula was simple. Attract readers with a well-edited, well-written package of news, entertainment and features at a reasonable price and let advertisers pitch […]

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Adam Weinstein: The worst of the week in journalism

Adam Weinstein: The worst of the week in journalism

Catherine Durkin Robinson: I annoy people. You might be annoying, too

Catherine Martinez: Teacher still looking for elusive new world order

Rick Brunson: Listen up – this is the most meaningful part of my job

Rick Outzen: Quality journalism can’t be measured by social media clicks

Doug Clifton: Philanthropy is the last best hope for quality local journalism