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4 career transitions for journalists

Once upon a time, journalists looking to get out of the “business” would take a PR job for an agency or a company they used to cover. But flacking is so 1990s. Here are four other career-transition options for journalists who have been RIF’d or just want to apply their skills in areas that offer more opportunities for growth. Full Story

by Rob O'Regan

May 8, 2013

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Manti Te'o saga: The latest chapter in digital media disruption

Here's the real lesson from Deadspin's investigative scoop: Having disrupted the traditional news-gathering ecosystem, digital upstarts are now taking aim at traditional media's core: original reporting. Full Story

by Rob O'Regan

January 22, 2013

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• Content Strategy

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FAQ: 'Big data' for publishers

Big data is a big topic. How can media companies use the ever-increasing amount of digital information at their fingertips to improve their business and gain competitive advantage? Let’s start with the basics. Full Story

by Rob O'Regan

July 12, 2012

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• Web Analytics
• Content Strategy

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4 pillars of media transformation

There's no such thing as a seamless transition from print to digital. Publishers face a variety of challenges, regardless of their size or the category they cover. But by focusing on four key areas, you can remove some of the barriers and begin building a strong foundation for growth. Full Story

by Rob O'Regan

May 17, 2012

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Employee engagement: Whose job is it?

What are the top challenges media companies are facing in terms of employee engagement? An informal survey of publishing executives reveals the most vexing culprits. Whose responsible for fixing the problems? Everyone. Full Story

by Julie Lynch

April 19, 2012

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• Org structures
• HR

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5 leadership roles for a 'digital first' strategy

Management titles are evolving as publishers pursue 'digital first' strategies. Here are five C-level positions that might get your leadership team headed down the right growth path. Full Story

by Rob O'Regan

April 18, 2012

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Why do media tech projects fail? No product management

Editors are the media industry's product managers, right? Can't your sales people, readers, advertisers, interns and other staff members also have good product ideas? Hiring dedicated product managers can help create new products more quickly and provide a sales engineer for your account executives. Full Story

by Prescott Shibles

May 17, 2012

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• HR

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How to be an idea factory

Matthew Diffee knows a thing or two about creativity. The New Yorker cartoonist is responsible for pitching 10 original cartoon ideas each week. At SXSW Interactive, Diffee shared his idea-generating process and some tips for how to be more creative every day. Full Story

by Nicole Martinez

March 18, 2012

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Digital-first prerequisite: A cultural makeover

Whether you're building or buying your way toward a digital-first strategy, the shift is likely to require a complete overhaul of the existing culture. Part of the challenge: Assimilating new talent without crushing their spirit. Full Story

by Rob O'Regan

February 8, 2012

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• M&A

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What does 'digital first' really mean?

You can't just flip a switch to turn your print-centric business model into a digital-first strategy. The transition is likely to require significant changes to your operations, your product mix and your culture. Full Story

by Rob O'Regan

November 17, 2011

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• Content Strategy
• Business models