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• The Quickly Disappearing Art of Copy Editing

  

  Everyone needs an editor. The best newspapers and magazines are those in which copy follows a strict and systematic approach as it flows from the reporter, to... Read more

  Posted on 07 February 2017 MEDIA, SOCIAL MEDIA, TECH

• Some of My Favorite E-mail Newsletters

  

  E mail newsletters have never been more popular than in 2017. These are some that are comprehensive, well crafted and give me a sense of what's happening in... Read more

  Posted on 06 February 2017 MEDIA, SOCIAL MEDIA, TECH

• Digital Design Challenge: Those Article Pages Move up Front

  

  The Poynter Institute for Media Studies’ Digital Design Challenge conference brought together designers, editors, digital thinkers to offer innovative... Read more

  Posted on 31 January 2017 MEDIA, SOCIAL MEDIA, TECH

• Brutalism in Web Design: Hoping It is Not a Forever Trend

  

  Is brutal, ugly web design the hottest trend? I certainly hope not, but this article makes us take a second (in horror ) look. Read more

  Posted on 03 January 2017 MEDIA, SOCIAL MEDIA, TECH

• Two Predictions for Journalism in the New Year: Virtual Reality and Sponsored...

  

  It's that time of the year when we push ourselves to predict what may happen to our craft in the new year. One of my predictions was published by the Nieman... Read more

  Posted on 19 December 2016 MEDIA, SOCIAL MEDIA, TECH

• ‘Tis the Season for Good Media News

  This is the last edition of TheMarioBlog for 2016 and we prefer to end the year with three items in the news that present us with hope and a sense of optimism... Read more

  Posted on 16 December 2016 MEDIA, SOCIAL MEDIA, TECH

• Haptical, Virtual Reality and Subscription Service

  

  Virtual reality is a major force when it comes to storytelling. More news organizations will be turning to VR as another way of telling stories. Now Haptical,... Read more

  Posted on 15 December 2016 MEDIA, SOCIAL MEDIA, TECH

• These Media Predictions Resonate

  

  Each year the Nieman Lab folks ask "some of the smartest people in journalism and digital media" what they think is coming in the next 12 months. Starting today... Read more

  Posted on 14 December 2016 MEDIA, SOCIAL MEDIA, TECH

• Austin Design Summit Today

  Speaking at the Gatehouse Media Design Summit today: topics range from a State of the Media 2017 to the specifics of story structures, grids and color palettes... Read more

  Posted on 13 December 2016 MEDIA, SOCIAL MEDIA, TECH

• In Denmark: Great Redesign of Mobile, Website for Politiken

  

  Politiken is always one of my favorite Scandinavian newspapers for its content and design. They do not disappoint with their total remake of their... Read more

  Posted on 12 December 2016 MEDIA, SOCIAL MEDIA, TECH

• Sponsored Content: Getting Started (Part Five)

  

  This week TheMarioBlog will look at the basics of sponsored content and how it can help newspapers and magazines, while providing valuable information for... Read more

  Posted on 09 December 2016 MEDIA, SOCIAL MEDIA, TECH

• Sponsored Content: How Much to Charge (Part Four)

  This week TheMarioBlog will look at the basics of sponsored content and how it can help newspapers and magazines, while providing valuable information for... Read more

  Posted on 08 December 2016 MEDIA, SOCIAL MEDIA, TECH

• Sponsored Content and the Local Newspaper (Part Three)

  

  This week TheMarioBlog will look at the basics of sponsored content and how it can help newspapers and magazines, while providing valuable information for... Read more

  Posted on 07 December 2016 MEDIA, SOCIAL MEDIA, TECH

• Sponsored Content: Who Produces It? (Part Two)

  

  This week TheMarioBlog will look at the basics of sponsored content and how it can help newspapers and magazines, while providing valuable information for... Read more

  Posted on 06 December 2016 MEDIA, SOCIAL MEDIA, TECH

• Sponsored Content: the Promising New Frontier (Part One)

  

  This week TheMarioBlog will look at the basics of sponsored content and how it can help newspapers and magazines, while providing valuable information for... Read more

  Posted on 05 December 2016 MEDIA, SOCIAL MEDIA, TECH

• The Death of Fidel Castro: How Newspapers Covered It

  

  It is the end of an era as Cuban dictator Fidel Castro has died at the age of 90. TheMarioBlog will be updated with pages from around the globe as they become... Read more

  Posted on 27 November 2016 MEDIA, SOCIAL MEDIA, TECH

• Adios to the Man Who Made Me a Refugee

  

  Fidel Castro, the dictator who ruled Cuba with an iron fist since 1959, has died at 90. Time for a celebration. And time, perhaps, for real significant... Read more

  Posted on 26 November 2016 MEDIA, SOCIAL MEDIA, TECH

• Cruising for a Few Days

  

  As my family and I will be on a cruise the next few days, TheMarioBlog will resume Monday, Nov. 28. Read more

  Posted on 21 November 2016 MEDIA, SOCIAL MEDIA, TECH

• Newsletters, Briefings: Curating Content While Creating a Habit

  

  I think 2017 may be the year when we see more newspapers and magazines turning serious attention to newsletters—those emailed lists of curated content that... Read more

  Posted on 18 November 2016 MEDIA, SOCIAL MEDIA, TECH

• The Guardian: Holding out the Tin Can for Contributions

  

  Maybe there are other organizations doing it, but it surprised me to have The Guardian ask for financial contributions from its readers. Are there other media... Read more

  Posted on 17 November 2016 MEDIA, SOCIAL MEDIA, TECH