Monthly Archives: April 2009

UAE imposes controversial law on journalists

By Julie Starr | Published: April 24, 2009
The United Arab Emirates passed a controversial law yesterday that includes hefty fines for journalists, the official news agency reported.
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Future of journalism? It’s all about information

By Julie Starr | Published: April 24, 2009
I had the pleasure last night of speaking at a convivial gathering of journalists and communications professionals about where journalism fits into the socially networked new media ecosystem.
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Mr Jarvis on why it’s okay if newspapers die

By Julie Starr | Published: April 23, 2009
For those who haven't caught up yet with Jeff Jarvis's uninvited testimony to Senator John Kerry's hearings on the state of newspapers in the US, here's a taste.
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Online storm coverage claims Pullitzer attention

By Julie Starr | Published: April 23, 2009
In honour of the recent Pullitzer prize round in the US, the Beatbloggers talked to three newspapers who stood out because of their smart internet coverage.
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Using the Official Information Act

By Julie Starr | Published: April 18, 2009
The good folks at TVNZ Media7 have kindly shared this cheery video tutorial on what the Official Information Act allows and how to use it.
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