I got another big taste of the so-called “new news ecology” on Saturday.
In conjunction with our sister paper, the Daily Local News in West Chester, we held a blogger expo at Edgmont Country Club.
About 60 people turned out to learn about how to get involved in this noble experiment we refer to as community journalism.
What I can tell you is that there is still a passion out there for writing.
I met people from just about every aspect of life, from a high school student to senior citizens.
They were united by one thing, a love of writing and a hunger to be part of their community.
That’s one of the reasons we are pusing this whole notion of community journalism.
Those in attendance Saturday had a chance to hear from Nicole Brewer, the Philly TV market’s first “digital journalis.” Nicole, who just happens to be a Marple native and former Miss Pennsylvania, detailed what she does and how it differs from so much of what is usually involved in the newsgathering process.
They also heard from Bob Garrett, one of the leading social media consultants in the Philly region.
I joked once again about being a dinosaur, about how I am at times overwhelmed at the prospect of pushing content online, developing video, and maintaining the newspaper’s presence on social sites such as Twitter and Facebook.
But listening to our speakers on Saturday, I became more convinced than ever that we’re on the right track.
My industry is undergoing a core change. We are still delivering the message, but we are no longer alone.
We are going to be joined by community members who will be reporting beside us.
The bottom line is that people will be better informed than ever. There will be more watchdogs, more features, more niche writing. And my hope is to deliver all of it to you right here on delcotimes.com.
Welcome to the new news ecology. And again, I will make this offer.
Don’t just be a consumer. Be a creator.
If you’d like to know more about this community journalism mission, or would like to try your hand at a blog, e-mail me at editor@delcotimes.com.
In conjunction with our sister paper, the Daily Local News in West Chester, we held a blogger expo at Edgmont Country Club.
About 60 people turned out to learn about how to get involved in this noble experiment we refer to as community journalism.
What I can tell you is that there is still a passion out there for writing.
I met people from just about every aspect of life, from a high school student to senior citizens.
They were united by one thing, a love of writing and a hunger to be part of their community.
That’s one of the reasons we are pusing this whole notion of community journalism.
Those in attendance Saturday had a chance to hear from Nicole Brewer, the Philly TV market’s first “digital journalis.” Nicole, who just happens to be a Marple native and former Miss Pennsylvania, detailed what she does and how it differs from so much of what is usually involved in the newsgathering process.
They also heard from Bob Garrett, one of the leading social media consultants in the Philly region.
I joked once again about being a dinosaur, about how I am at times overwhelmed at the prospect of pushing content online, developing video, and maintaining the newspaper’s presence on social sites such as Twitter and Facebook.
But listening to our speakers on Saturday, I became more convinced than ever that we’re on the right track.
My industry is undergoing a core change. We are still delivering the message, but we are no longer alone.
We are going to be joined by community members who will be reporting beside us.
The bottom line is that people will be better informed than ever. There will be more watchdogs, more features, more niche writing. And my hope is to deliver all of it to you right here on delcotimes.com.
Welcome to the new news ecology. And again, I will make this offer.
Don’t just be a consumer. Be a creator.
If you’d like to know more about this community journalism mission, or would like to try your hand at a blog, e-mail me at editor@delcotimes.com.
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