Monthly Archives: April 2010

The Prototype is Done. Now What? Newsman Must Become Salesman

For about six weeks late last year, I was wavering over a single question: Prototype or No Prototype?Several smart people told me there was no need: if you’ve got a business plan (I did), and can describe your offering in … Continue reading

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Dream Scenario: Twitter, iPad, & My News Biz Ambitions

Lots to wrap your head around these days if you want to be part of the future of news. Through the hail, I see the same three blinking lights ahead that other lonesome hacks and big-time news execs must see: … Continue reading

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Ten Things or People Slowing Down My News Startup Launch

As I’ve described before, this would-be enterprise is not only an adventure in navigating the changing state of the news business, but the state of my own professional evolution (or lack thereof) as well. A wayward marksman and his moving target. … Continue reading

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The Bishop of Rome, a Monk in Cupertino & My iPad Prayer for News

I have been consumed…again….still…with Vatican reporting for my MSM outlet. I have much I would like to cover in this space, and some real progress to recount, but alas, you readers are NOT my paying customers. Yet!? I will be … Continue reading

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