By Michael P. Riccards Sometime ago, the New York Times sent a glossy brochure to its loyal subscribers which was a remarkable and expensive defense of how the newspaper comprises its editions and the various department that it uses. It… Read More ›
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Why journalism matters – for the little guy who has nowhere else to turn
By Lee Coppola His bib overalls were stained with oil, as were his fingers. His breath, at 11 o’clock in the morning, had a hint of alcohol. He was an over-the-road truck driver and he had just returned home to… Read More ›
‘Toy Story’ provides a lesson on the state of the media
By Richard Lee Besides entertaining audiences of all ages, “Toy Story 4,” which opened Friday, provides an interesting lesson on the state of the media in America. Don’t expect Buzz, Woody and the gang to take on the roles of… Read More ›
Taking Local News Off Life Support: Making Ads Work
By Michael Shapiro There is very little argument over the fact that the news industry has, in recent years, endured unrelenting turmoil. There have been no shortage of headlines heralding the end-of-days for news as we know it as more… Read More ›
Women’s sports suffers from lack of coverage – in WNY and across the U.S.
By Dominic LoVallo Abstract In Buffalo sports media, a heavy workload goes into covering the Buffalo Bills, the Buffalo Sabres and even the University at Buffalo Bulls football and basketball teams. A decent amount of effort goes into covering the… Read More ›
The high stakes of building trust in local news
By Michael Shapiro A significant political story is breaking in a community. A reporter gathers the facts, conducts interviews, seeks comment from the parties involved and goes back over her work, checking every facet of the story for accuracy. She… Read More ›
I chose journalism for love; the rush followed
By Meg Hall I’m a student journalist at St. Bonaventure University, and I often find myself answering the question, “So, why did you get into journalism in the first place?” I find myself trying to explain to friends and peers… Read More ›
After Jussie Smollett Case is dropped, questions remain
By Sean Crangle On Jan. 29 just after midnight during a winter vortex on the streets of Chicago, two masked men wearing MAGA hats allegedly attacked actor Jussie Smollett, identifying him with a racist term and by the television show… Read More ›
Why are four-letter words finding their way into mainstream media news reports?
By Richard Lee Five years ago, when a U.S. diplomat used a four-letter word to express her frustration with the European Union, most media reports did not include the word she used. Lexicographer Jesse Sheidlower was troubled by the omission,… Read More ›
Saving local news means putting the horse before the cart
What Happened to Spirited Media and Lessons Learned By Michael Shapiro The last several years have been marked by more fits than starts in local news. The most recent fit came in the form of Spirited Media’s announcement that it sold one… Read More ›
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