“The Daily Express is more advanced than any other newspaper inasmuch as it constructs an alternative universe – sometimes agreeable, sometimes frightening – which it pretends is real,” says Stephen Glover in The Independent.
He’s referring to their news that house prices are going up – contrary to other newspapers, “most of which take the view that house prices are stagnant or declining.”
At university we discussed The Daily Express’s story about a 12-year-old suicide bomber. I’ve tried to find news organisations that have followed it up without success. Does this have any similarities to the above point from Stephen Glover?
Facebook is loosing members. Today’s news refers to a five percent decline in users between December last year and January.
This was to be expected. Everything loses appeal much quicker on the web. I predict Facebook will have fewer users this time next year.
This is good for newspapers. Although it’s early days, the Facebook slump shows the changeable nature of the web. In comparison, the printed product is nice and reliable.
Anyway, while it’s still hot, Dave Lee has some advice for student hacks on how to exploit Facebook.
The Lancashire Evening Post have created a video blog for the student content it receives. There is certainly enough enthusiasm within UCLan’s journalism students to fill it. And strengthening the ties between the Uuniversity and the local press is positive for both parties. It’ll be interesting to see how it develops.
Andy Dickinson has made these parodies of newspapers’ video productions. They sum up exactly what I have experienced at different papers.
I think that print hacks will never have the time to produce something that is high quality. The MEN website can do it well, with videos like this, because they have Channel M, a seperate operation.
Perhaps newspapers should consider employing a trained broadcast journalist if they want top notch videos.
I have lovely feet. That’s according to Pluto’s Deputy Features Editor Emily Davies who is blogging Give It a Go week at the University of Central Lancashire’s Students’ Union.
Our paths – or rather feet – crossed at a reflexology session on Tuesday. It was one of the activities on the Give it a Go program. For a nominal fee you can try out activities ranging from rock climbing, roller disco skating, cocktail making, Indian head massaging, surfing, acting improvisation and more. It’s a pitty the Students’ Union hadn’t started it in my first year when I had more time!
Blogging the event is a great idea. It’s another example of Pluto becoming a stronger multimedia operation. The blog definitely rivals anything that the local press are doing in terms of blogs. Long may it continue!
Just had a masssive long break from blogging here. Been working on my assignment blog over at ukjournalism.co.uk/blogs/dewsbury. It’s a mini site about skateboarding.
Anyway, note the use of my new custom header. Neat, huh?
I’ve been taking pictures on my Canon Ixus 850 and playing round with the editing. Check out this 180 degree panoramic shot of Interact skatepark in Burnley.
