From Pacific Journalism Review, what price freedom? Chris Cramer on global reporting trends and journalistic integrity; and a review of All News is Local: The Failure of the Media to Reflect World Events in a Globalized Age by Richard C. Stanton. From AJR, despite the danger, the Dallas Morning News’ Alfredo Corchado investigates violence and corruption along the border between the US and Mexico; and cappuccino and citizen journalism: A New Jersey news blog moves its newsroom into a coffee shop. One school of thought says that news organizations are best equipped to cover small neighborhoods, so if you really want to attract readers go local. Mark Potts last hyperlocal effort stalled after losing three million dollars — here's why he thinks his next one is poised to succeed. Jennifer Rubin on how the mainstream media misses the news. From CJR, Chrystia Freeland on the rise of private news: A niche model can make a lot of money — what are the costs? Arianna’s Answer: The Huffington Post may have figured out the future of journalism — but it’s going to be a very difficult future. This new media age could bring with it a better, more rigorous kind of journalism. When it comes to online content, do newspapers know when to hold 'em and when to fold 'em? There's a substantial online audience for compelling, in-depth journalism — and that's a good thing. A look at how Slate is making a case for long-form on the web.
