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Business of Journalism #wjchat

Some highlights of the Sept. 14, 2011 Business of Journalism #wjchat hosted by @christopherwink

  1. wjchat
    It's time. Welcome to the 82nd episode of #wjchat, a weekly discussion for Web journalists.
    wjchat
    Wed, Sep 14 2011 20:00:31
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  2. wjchat
    This week's #wjchat we're talking the Business of Journalism w journalist, entrepreneur @ChristopherWink of @technicallyPHL - Send us Qs!
    wjchat
    Mon, Sep 12 2011 20:51:03
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  3. wjchat
    Q1 Do you honestly believe journalism can be profitable? Why or why not? #wjchat
    wjchat
    Wed, Sep 14 2011 20:24:24
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  4. Ebyline
    @wjchat A1 #Journalism can be profitable for journalists who can be flexible with their idea of who they are and what they do #wjchat
    Ebyline
    Wed, Sep 14 2011 20:28:57
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  5. WrightScribe
    @wjchat There will always be a demand for information. If there is a demand for something, it can be profitable. #wjchat
    WrightScribe
    Wed, Sep 14 2011 20:31:20
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  6. wjchat
    Q2 What percentage of time, if any, do you think a reporter/content producer dedicate to the business side of the news org? #wjchat
    wjchat
    Wed, Sep 14 2011 20:32:10
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  7. bdelossantos1
    #wjchat Q2: the only business a reporter/editor needs to know is the news.
    bdelossantos1
    Wed, Sep 14 2011 20:38:46
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  8. AssignmentDesk1
    Q2 I spend at least 30% of my time, sometimes more, on biz side. Analytics mostly. I could do more. It's an exciting time. #wjchat
    AssignmentDesk1
    Wed, Sep 14 2011 20:34:40
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  9. dskok
    @wjchat Q2 Managing people is biz too. I think we need to spend more time in newsrooms managing our human capital. #wjchat #wjchat
    dskok
    Wed, Sep 14 2011 20:36:21
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  10. wjchat
    Q3A Should business decisions influence editorial projects? #wjchat
    wjchat
    Wed, Sep 14 2011 20:38:55
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  11. TheChalkOutline
    Money can influence coverage. Some news orgs pick and choose which stories they cover based on financial resources, staffing #wjchat
    TheChalkOutline
    Wed, Sep 14 2011 20:46:20
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  12. SusannaSpeier
    @wjchat Q3a "influence?" What bout business that look like journalism, walk like journalism, talk like journalism but are Mashable? #wjchat
    SusannaSpeier
    Wed, Sep 14 2011 20:49:44
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  13. beckynagel
    @wjchat Q3 yes on highest level (e.g. no point in starting mag on XX topic if won't make $$), but big NO on levels lower than that. #wjchat
    beckynagel
    Wed, Sep 14 2011 20:42:25
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  14. WrightScribe
    @wjchat Q3A Should business decisions influence editorial projects? No. Do they? Yes. #wjchat
    WrightScribe
    Wed, Sep 14 2011 20:51:38
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  15. wjchat
    Q3B How do you ensure that business decisions don't negatively influence editorial? #wjchat
    wjchat
    Wed, Sep 14 2011 20:41:32
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  16. brianjameskirk
    Q3B Your first priority is your customer's (ahem, reader's) trust. If you can't promise that, business will falter, too
    brianjameskirk
    Wed, Sep 14 2011 20:45:16
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  17. christopherwink
    @wjchat Transparency, not objectivity, right? Transparency is saying no to almost everything and disclosing the rest. #wjchat
    christopherwink
    Wed, Sep 14 2011 20:56:52
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  18. wjchat
    Q4 How do risk-taking and failure fit into the news business, where risks and failure traditionally mean bad things? #wjchat
    wjchat
    Wed, Sep 14 2011 20:45:41
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  19. trishanderton
    @wjchat q4 "Move fast and break things. Unless you're breaking some stuff, you're not moving fast enough." - Mark Zuckerberg #wjchat
    trishanderton
    Wed, Sep 14 2011 20:51:42
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  20. j_nb
    @wjchat For the news biz, it's important to remember there's no innovation without risk. Dyson tried 500 prototypes. We need to try. #wjchat
    j_nb
    Wed, Sep 14 2011 20:47:23
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  21. AnnaTarkov
    @lalorek Very true. Journalism needs to look outside itself for ideas and also learn to make innovation part of the DNA. #wjchat
    AnnaTarkov
    Wed, Sep 14 2011 21:35:38
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  22. dskok
    @christopherwink @wjchat An editorial wall was possible when orgs were profitable. Now it has become a limit for innovation. #wjchat #wjchat
    dskok
    Wed, Sep 14 2011 20:37:50
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  23. wjchat
    Q5 Is it unethical to be an investor in companies or sectors you cover as a journalist? #wjchat
    wjchat
    Wed, Sep 14 2011 20:53:30
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  24. WrightScribe
    @wjchat Q5 It is very unethical. Your reporting can influence the market. #wjchat
    WrightScribe
    Wed, Sep 14 2011 21:03:02
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  25. brianjameskirk
    @RobinJP If biz model relies on investing in companies to better do journalism across an industry, is that unethical or impactful? #wjchat
    brianjameskirk
    Wed, Sep 14 2011 21:04:27
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