Andrew Alexander

A Few WaPo News Notes... - Posted August 17, 2009
• WaPo ombudsman Andrew Alexander tackled the casual use of anonymous sources in yesterday's paper. He says anonymous sources are critical to newsgathering and the paper has strict rules on the use of anonymous sources, but "some of those lofty standards are routinely ignored." For example, Post policies say that editors have... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List 08.03.09 - Posted August 3, 2009
Good morning FishbowlDC! Got a blind item, interesting link, funny note, comment, birthday, anniversary or anything of the sort for Morning Reading List? Drop us a line. What we know and what we're reading this Monday morning... NEWSPAPERS | TV | ONLINE | MAGAZINES | WEST WING REPORTAGE | NEWS NOTES | REVOLVING... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List 07.20.09 - Posted July 20, 2009
Good morning FishbowlDC! Got a blind item, interesting link, funny note, comment, birthday, anniversary or anything of the sort for Morning Reading List? Drop us a line. Happy Birthday to CNN's Ed Henry. What we know and what we're reading this Monday morning... NEWSPAPERS | TV | RADIO | NEWS NOTES | IN... [FishBowlDC]

Washingtonian's Cathy Merrill Williams Defends WaPo's Weymouth - Posted July 13, 2009
On her Facebook profile, Washingtonian President and Publisher Cathy Merrill Williams has posted a letter applauding WaPo's Weymouth for her attempt to find new revenue streams and for trying something new re: the "salon" scandals. Her post below or visit it on Facebook here. New Washington Post Publisher Katharine Weymouth... [FishBowlDC]

WaPo Ombudsman On "Salons": "An Ethical Lapse Of Monumental Proportions" - Posted July 13, 2009
WaPo ombudsman Andrew Alexander tackled the "salon" scandal in this Sunday's paper. Alexander cites Charles Pelton, general manager of a new Washington Post Conferences & Events business, as a "key player in the controversy" and said that when the flier was disclosed, Marcus Brauchli and Katharine Weymouth "say they were stunned." While... [FishBowlDC]

WaPo Ombudsman To Address Salon Story More In-Depth This Sunday - Posted July 10, 2009
You can expect to hear more about the WaPo salon debacle in this weekend's paper. Editor & Publisher reports ombudsman Andrew Alexander will tackle the issue in an "expanded column" for Sunday. E&P also points out Alexander has blogged about the issue twice, but has yet to write about it in... [FishBowlDC]

WaPo 'Salon' Follow-Up: Weymouth Reacts, Ombudsman Weighs In, Gibbs Asked - Posted July 2, 2009
• WaPo publisher Katharine Weymouth responded to Politico's earlier 'salon' report in an interview with colleague Howard Kurtz. "Absolutely, I'm disappointed," she said. "This should never have happened. The fliers got out and weren't vetted. They didn't represent at all what we were attempting to do. We're not going to do... [FishBowlDC]

WaPo 'Salon' Follow-Up: Weymouth Reacts, Ombudsman Weighs In, Gibbs Asked - Posted July 2, 2009
• WaPo publisher Katharine Weymouth responded to Politico's earlier 'salon' report in an interview with colleague Howard Kurtz. "Absolutely, I'm disappointed," she said. "This should never have happened. The fliers got out and weren't vetted. They didn't represent at all what we were attempting to do. We're not going to do... [FishBowlDC]

Jeff Macke Leaves CNBC|BusinessWeek Offers Subscribers Special Online Version|WaPo Ombudsman Mourns Staff Cutbacks|Anastos Celebrates 4 Years At Fox 5|Cutbacks Take The Fun Out Of Forbes - Posted June 15, 2009
TVNewser: After weeks of speculation, CNBC has confirmed that Jeff Macke has left the network. Mediaweek: Starting next month, BusinessWeek will offer subscribers a special online version of the magazine. Washington Post: The Washington Post's ombudsman Andrew Alexander asks his fellow colleagues "What will become of the Post if it keeps cutting staff?"... [FishBowlNY]

WaPo Ombudsman Addresses Concerns About The Paper's Quality Amidst Recent Changes - Posted June 15, 2009
In Sunday's paper, WaPo ombudsman Andrew Alexander addressed readers' concerns of compromised quality, less watchdog reporting and less depth, amidst announcements of recent changes. He assures readers that while staff morale may seem low, that commitment remains high. "There's anxiety, but immense pride. Most view the changes as painful but necessary.... [FishBowlDC]

WaPo Debuts "The Omblog" - Posted May 5, 2009
This week, WaPo introduced another blog to their growing online portfolio. The Omblog will be headlined by none other than WaPo's ombudsman, Andrew Alexander. WaPo says the new blog "will serve as a place for discussion about what's in The Post, both in print and online, as well as... [FishBowlDC]

WaPo Debuts "The Omblog" - Posted May 5, 2009
This week, WaPo introduced another blog to their growing online portfolio. The Omblog will be headlined by none other than WaPo's ombudsman, Andrew Alexander. WaPo says the new blog "will serve as a place for discussion about what's in The Post, both in print and online, as well as... [FishBowlDC]

WaPo's Ombudsman: "The Road Will Get Bumpy on Monday." - Posted March 30, 2009
How to read WaPo Monday: The daily Business section is being folded into the A section. Daily stock listings will be trimmed. Six comics and several games will move online. The television schedule will be reduced. But "why are you doing this to my newspaper?" WaPo's ombudsman Andrew Alexander explained in... [FishBowlDC]

WaPo's Ombudsman: "The Road Will Get Bumpy on Monday" - Posted March 30, 2009
How to read WaPo Monday: The daily Business section is being folded into the A section. Daily stock listings will be trimmed. Six comics and several games will move online. The television schedule will be reduced. But "why are you doing this to my newspaper?" WaPo's ombudsman Andrew Alexander explained in... [FishBowlDC]

Lack of Diversity on WaPo Editorial Pages? - Posted March 23, 2009
A letter to the editor in this weekend's paper raises the question is there a lack of diversity on WaPo's Sunday editorial pages? Sunday's editorial pages are presumably the most-read of the week. They should represent the most critical and varied thinking of the week and set the standard for editorial pages.... [FishBowlDC]

Lack of Diversity on WaPo Editorial Pages? - Posted March 23, 2009
A letter to the editor in this weekend's paper raises the question is there a lack of diversity on WaPo's Sunday editorial pages? Sunday's editorial pages are presumably the most-read of the week. They should represent the most critical and varied thinking of the week and set the standard for editorial pages.... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List 03.16.09 - Posted March 16, 2009
Good Morning FishbowlDC! Got a blind item, interesting link, funny note, comment, birthday, anniversary or anything of the sort for Morning Reading List? Drop us a line or let us know in the tips box below. Its day 56 covering the Obama administration and week seven for us. What we know and what... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List 03.03.09 - Posted March 3, 2009
Good Morning FishbowlDC! Got a blind item, interesting link, funny note, comment, birthday, anniversary or anything of the sort for Morning Reading List? Drop us a line or let us know in the tips box below. Its day 43 covering the Obama administration and one month down for us. Happy Birthday to Patrick... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List 03.02.09 - Posted March 2, 2009
Good Morning FishbowlDC! Got a blind item, interesting link, funny note, comment, birthday, anniversary or anything of the sort for Morning Reading List? Drop us a line or let us know in the tips box below. Its day 42 covering the Obama administration and one month down for us. What we know and... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 12.15.08 - Posted December 15, 2008
Good morning Washington. What DC street is featured above? Then email us with your guess and we'll publish the correct guessers in tomorrow's Morning Reading List. Got a blind item, interesting link, funny note, comment, birthday, anniversary or anything of the sort for Morning Reading List? Drop us a line or... [FishBowlDC]

Howell's Out, Alexander's In As WaPo Ombudsman - Posted December 3, 2008
Boy, what a long, strange trip it's been these past few years... But Deborah Howell's term as ombudsman of the Washington Post is up soon and, today, Katharine Weymouth announced that Cox Newspaper's Washington bureau chief, Andrew Alexander, will be the paper's ombudsman for a two-year term beginning on Feb. 2. Full internal... [FishBowlDC]