Blogosphere buzzing about the election

BuzzLogic October 29, 2008

The presidential race has captured the eyes and ears of the general public. BuzzLogic has been watching blog conversations since July 1, and some interesting points have been made - by candidates and bloggers alike.
 

'Sky falling' for employees at many media brands

Frank Washkuch October 29, 2008

'Christian Science Monitor' cuts print edition; Time Inc. to lay off 600; Gannett plans 10% newsroom cut
 

MTV reaches out to music fans with video Web site

Kimberly Maul October 29, 2008

It has seemingly been years since MTV has actually played music videos. But the network is bringing back the tunes online.
 

'New York Post' retracts Michelle Obama room service report

Frank Washkuch October 21, 2008

'Post' says gossip report untrue; Maddow an early success at MSNBC; Judith Miller joins Fox News
 

Newsrooms need honest leaders to better their political coverage

Dan Gillmor October 20, 2008

When I was younger and more naive, I wondered what kind of person could do PR for a tobacco company - an enterprise selling a product that, when used according to standard practices, leaves a trail of sickness and death in its wake.
 

Sundance extends brand into politics

Kimberly Maul October 15, 2008

The Sundance Channel has introduced a section on its Web site called "Voices on the Election," which gives viewers a chance to learn about different perspectives on the issues and politics leading up to November 4.
 

Electronic outreach wins support for causes, campaigns

Ted McKenna October 13, 2008

Want to get people organized to promote a cause or a political candidate? Campaigns and public affairs groups are increasingly using data mining and social networks to conduct electronic outreach - which is seeing rising sophistication and falling costs - to prospective supporters.
 

'Star-Ledger' cheats death; Hannity gets four more years at Fox News; 'Maxim,' 'The Atlantic' redesign

Frank Washkuch October 09, 2008

The Star-Ledger of Newark got a reprieve from closure for now, as more than 200 of the newspaper's employees have agreed to buyouts and concessions with Advance Publications.
 

McCain, Obama haven't been on the money with their messaging

Erica Iacono October 02, 2008

For months, the 2008 presidential election has been hyped, by media and political pundits, to be unlike any this nation has ever seen.
 

Presidential election turns to Wall Street

Dow Jones Insight October 01, 2008

Turmoil in the U.S. financial markets was by far the biggest driver of the candidates' media coverage in the past week, according to results from the Dow Jones Insight—2008 Presidential Election Media Pulse.