Jay Rosen

Twitter Calls Out CNN, But Kurtz Misses The Boat - Posted June 15, 2009
Over the weekend, tempers flared over CNN's coverage -- or lack thereof -- of the Iranian election and subsequent protests. Frustrated viewers took to Twitter to voice their concern over CNN's oversight or lack of interest in the foreign controversy, creating the hashtag #cnnfail, which was a trending topic until yesterday.... [FishBowlNY]

Mediabistro Blog-Family Roundup - Posted June 4, 2009
Another magazine closure: Nickelodeon folds- FishbowlNY NBC's "White House" part II draws 9 million viewers- TVNewser Toni Morrison defends censored work- GalleyCat Gavin Newsom wants you to be his friend- BayNewser Jay Rosen's blogging tips- MediaJobsDaily... [FishBowlLA]

Mediabistro Blog-Family Roundup - Posted June 4, 2009
Another magazine closure: Nickelodeon folds- FishbowlNY NBC's "White House" part II draws 9 million viewers- TVNewser Toni Morrison defends censored work- GalleyCat Gavin Newsom wants you to be his friend- BayNewser Jay Rosen's blogging tips- MediaJobsDaily... [FishBowlLA]

Morning Reading List 03.26.09 - Posted March 26, 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. Its day 66 covering the Obama administration and week eight for us. Happy Birthday to Bob Woodward (h/t Playbook). What we know and what we're reading... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List 02.10.09 - Posted February 10, 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. We're dropping the "Muesli"... just join us after the jump! ... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List 02.10.09 - Posted February 10, 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. We're dropping the "Muesli"... just join us after the jump! ... [FishBowlDC]

Twitter a Hot Topic at mb's 'Journalists and Social Media' Panel - Posted January 29, 2009
From left: NPR's Andy Carvin juggles devices for Twittering from the stage last night while addressing social media for journalists with fellow panelists Shirley Brady of BusinessWeek.com, PressThink's Jay Rosen, and Rachel Sklar of Abrams Research and The Daily Beast. Armed with Blackberries, cameras, and computers, the Twitterati and those seeking to... [FishBowlNY]

'This is William Kristol's Last Column' - Posted January 26, 2009
All good things must come to an end. Also Bill Kristol's (ambivalent) time at The New York Times — an appointment that has continued to puzzle and frustrate Times readers since it was announced over a year ago. In his last column Kristol declares that "Jan. 20, 2009, marked... [FishBowlNY]

Morning Reading List, 01.23.09 - Posted January 23, 2009
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The Future of @Journalism - Posted January 22, 2009
What is the future of journalism? For some, it begins with new digital tools like Facebook and Twitter. Check out mediabistro.com's panel discussion next Wednesday in New York about "Journalists and Social Media." Jay Rosen of NYU and HuffingtonPost.com, Andy Carvin of NPR and Shirley Brady of Businessweek.com discuss how individual journalists... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List, 01.22.09 - Posted January 22, 2009
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Morning Reading List, 12.30.08 - Posted December 30, 2008
Good morning Washington. 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. We've got your morning mix of media Muesli after the jump...... [FishBowlDC]

Illinois Gov. Corruption Charges Involve Tribune Co. - Posted December 9, 2008
This stranger-than-fiction election year just absolutely refuses to die. Curious what people are referring to when they say "Chicago Politics?" Well looks like we are about to get a healthy dose, and then some. You may have already heard that earlier this morning Chicago Governor Rod Blagojevich (bluh-GOY-uh-vich)... [FishBowlNY]

Twittering Mumbai: Citizen Journalism Gets One Step Closer to the Mainstream - Posted November 30, 2008
Not that long ago people were scoffing at the use of Twitter as viable tool for journalism. Well maybe not so much anymore! The terrorist siege in Mumbai over the weekend has proven once again how useful the mirco-blogging platform can be for reporters. Both the Times and... [FishBowlNY]

About Tonight... - Posted November 4, 2008
(Photo Credit) Where will you be watching tonight's election results? We've asked all sorts of journos for their evening plans and they include an Atlanta hotel room, the Phoenix Biltmore, and Champs Sports Bar in Cincinnati. Join us after the jump...... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 10.07.08 - Posted October 7, 2008
Good morning Washington. 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. We've got your morning mix of media Muesli after the jump...... [FishBowlDC]

CNN, Steve Jobs, and the Price of Citizen Journalism: FBNY Talks to Jay Rosen - Posted October 6, 2008
Meanwhile, back in other news that would be big if it wasn't for the worldwide financial crisis and/or Sarah Fey Palin: You may recall how last Friday someone calling themselves "Johntw" posted a note on CNN's citizen journalism blog iReport ("Unedited. Unfiltered. News.") saying that Steve Jobs had been rushed to... [FishBowlNY]

McCain and the Press: Be Careful What You Wish For - Posted September 23, 2008
It's no secret that John McCain has been demonizing the press of late: it's an old trick that often works in the candidates advantage, however McCain, once the favorite son of the media may have taken it a step too far. Yesterday, during a conference call McCain campaign brain Steve... [FishBowlNY]

Steve Schmidt Rips The Grey Lady - Posted September 23, 2008
Steve Schmidt, chief McCain strategist denounced the New York Times as a 'pro-Obama advocacy organization'. Ever since the announcement of John McCain's VP, Sarah Palin, the strategy from the McCain camp has been simple: shoot the messenger. E&P writes: It all began with a New York Times article today -- not on... [FishBowlLA]

Morning Reading List, 08.25.08 - Posted August 25, 2008
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Morning Reading List, 08.20.08 - Posted August 20, 2008
Good morning Washington. A little college tear drops in memory of Leroi Moore. 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. We've got your morning mix of media... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 08.14.08 - Posted August 14, 2008
Good morning Washington. Who won yesterday's Hottest of the Hotties contest? Join us after the jump... 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. We've got your morning... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 08.11.08 - Posted August 11, 2008
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Rosen Takes On Ross - Posted August 7, 2008
Jay Rosen has been leading the charge in holding ABC News accountable for its earlier reporting on the anthrax case. This week Dan Gillmor and I posted our questions for ABC News about its reporting in October, 2001 linking anthrax attacks in the US to Iraq. Brian Ross, the reporter on... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 08.07.08 - Posted August 7, 2008
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Ross Responds to "Vital Questions" About Anthrax Report - Posted August 6, 2008
The ongoing anthrax case appears to be over, as more information is revealed following the suicide of the leading suspect, Army scientist Bruce Ivins. But with the end of the case comes a small but vocal group who still want answers from ABC News for their 2001 report that implicated Iraq (Salon's... [TVNewser]

Ross Responds to "Vital Questions" About Anthrax Report - Posted August 6, 2008
The ongoing anthrax case appears to be over, as more information is revealed following the suicide of the leading suspect, Army scientist Bruce Ivins. But with the end of the case comes a small but vocal group who still want answers from ABC News for their 2001 report that implicated Iraq (Salon's... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List, 08.05.08 - Posted August 5, 2008
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Morning Reading List, 07.22.08 - Posted July 22, 2008
Good Morning Washington. Where can you find the above slippers? Let us know. 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. We've got your morning mix of media... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 07.14.08 - Posted July 14, 2008
Good morning, Washington. Above, Adam Verdugo makes his television debut. 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. We've got your morning mix of media Muesli after the... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 03.03.08 - Posted March 3, 2008
Good morning Washington. One year ago we said goodbye to Arthur Schlesinger, Jr. and AP said hello (again) to Ron Fournier. It's the birthday of Alexander Graham Bell, Jessica Biel and, yes, me, which is the closest I'll ever get to the lovely Biel. And to answer your questions: 1.) No,... [FishBowlDC]

McCain/NYT: The Day After - Posted February 22, 2008
Once more into the breach... Jay Rosen: "For the New York Times, as Well, Self-Confidence on Ethics Poses Risks" Adam Reilly: "NYT McCain story nixed by Globe--corrected!" Ari Melber: "Defending McCain from adultery, corruption and the Times." Will Bunch: "The New York Times grooves one over the middle of the plate for McCain, GOP" Brian Montopoli:... [FishBowlDC]

What Of Horse Race Journalism? - Posted January 22, 2008
From Jay Rosen: "Why Horse Race Journalism Works for Journalists and Fails Us" From Matt Taibbi: "Why do the media insist on reducing one of the most exciting presidential primary seasons in American history to a simple horse race?"... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 12.27.07 - Posted December 27, 2007
Good morning Washington. Quickly navigate Morning Reading List: NEWSPAPERS | TV | ONLINE MEDIA | MAGAZINES | RADIO | JOBS Most of you spent more than $400 on holiday presents. NEWSPAPERS The Wall Street Journal reports, "In the beleaguered newspaper industry, one chief executive has long stood out as the golden boy: Gary Pruitt. He skillfully... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 11.06.07 - Posted November 6, 2007
Good morning Washington. Eventually, you want to have kids. News University is hosting, The Electronic Election: Covering the 2008 Vote: A NewsU/Poynter Webinar on November 14. Register here. Poynter Online reports, "NewAssignment.Net, the professional-amateur (pro-am) journalism effort spearheaded by NYU prof Jay Rosen, has a new project underway -- and they need beat... [FishBowlDC]

Knight-Batten Awards for Innovations in Journalism - Posted October 2, 2007
Citizen journalism, crowdsourcing, interactive news, etc. You hear the buzz-words, but very few mainstream organizations, are experimenting with these new forms of journalism. The Knight Foundation is out to change all of that. They are giving monetary awards to people who are stepping up to the digital plate. ... [FishBowlNY]

Morning Reading List, 09.24.07 - Posted September 24, 2007
Good morning Washington. You think Dan Rather has totally lost it. An NBC release announced, "According to national Nielsen Media Research data, 'Meet the Press with Tim Russert' was the top-rated Sunday morning public affairs program, winning the week ending Sunday, September 16 in all categories across the country and in Washington, D.C."... [FishBowlDC]

Who's The Mystery WH Reporter? - Posted September 14, 2007
Jay Rosen reprints some very interesting remarks from an unidentified White House reporter. The reporter discusses such things as the nature of White House coverage, why journalists follow the president around the country as much as they do and why those dry stories about, say, "import safety" are necessary. And, naturally, we... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 09.07.07 - Posted September 7, 2007
Good morning Washington. Taryn Luntz is joining The Examiner to cover Virginia and business news from the Seattle Times where she has been covering Washington for the paper. Jen Lash is leaving Roll Call to be the assistant editor for Architectural Lighting. Her last day is Sept. 7. From an ABC release, "On... [FishBowlDC]

LA Times: Now in Smellivision! - Posted September 5, 2007
The LA Times will run a scratch and sniff ad for a 20th Century Fox film, Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium, on September 9th. According to the press release, the use of scented, soy-based ink is a first: The Times becomes the first major newspaper in the country to successfully present and implement... [FishBowlLA]

Sundown on Sunset: Initial Acts of Violence - Posted August 24, 2007
KNBC's Laurel Erickson gets physical with a Telemundo techie. NYU's Jay Rosen slaps Michael Skube around in the LAT. JT LeRoy has a maid and Jeff Bercovici throws a punch at the NYT. WoW reports on David Hasselhoff's shake down of OK!. TMZ gets another tongue lashing from Tabloid Baby. CIA, COS, ZOG,... [FishBowlLA]

Off the Bus Looks at CNN's Custom Made Videos - Posted July 24, 2007
Huffington Post's Off the Bus project shifts into high gear and gets the real story on CNN and YouTube's custom-crafted debate videos, shown on CNN last night. From the post, written by Jay Rosen: CNN, which had exclusive control over which questions got asked in last night's co-production with YouTube, had a... [FishBowlLA]

Cameron Sinclair and Crew Get Crowdsourced - Posted July 9, 2007
The results of Jay Rosen's Assignment Zero experiment are in, according to this piece in Wired News, and it worked, kinda. For the design through peer production beat, they focused on Architecture for Humanity's Open Architecture Network. Rosen points to the transcripts of interviews with Marlon Blackwell, Kate Stohr and "Vanilla"... [UnBeige]

MTV Snags $700,000 Grant For Mobile Youth Election Project - Posted May 23, 2007
The winners of the inaugural Knight News Challenge, a digital journalism contest backed by $25 million in funding by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, announced its winners today. Included among the usual crop of digital academia nerds (MIT, Medill, NYU's Jay Rosen): Viacom, which was awarded $700,000 to... [FishBowlNY]

Email Interviews: So Hot Right Now - Posted May 21, 2007
Howie Kurtz looks into the latest trend in journalism: Doing interviews by email (and email only). But in the digital age, some executives and commentators are saying they will respond only by e-mail, which allows them to post the entire exchange if they feel they have been misrepresented, truncated or otherwise... [FishBowlDC]

Assignment Zero First Take: Wired or Jay Rosen or Somebody Messes With Citizen Journo - Posted May 15, 2007
Assignment Zero, the result of Wired.com and Jay Rosen's NewAssignment.net, produced its first piece on The Citizendium. Citizen journalists get to collaborate with editors, and just like all those group projects back in school, one guy did all the heavy lifting, lots of people got credit and the people in charge... [FishBowlLA]

HuffPo Hires Ex-Rolling Stone Editor - Posted May 15, 2007
EXCLUSIVE A key hire at Arianna's Huffington Post will be announced later today: Journalist and political veteran Frank Wilkinson will join HuffPo as blog editor. Wilkinson will be charged with integrating its bloggy news format to expand into new verticals (politics, media, business, entertainment and something called "Living Now") as well as... [FishBowlNY]

Rosen, Lewis on Prom (Oh, And Other Things) - Posted May 9, 2007
The New York Times Neil Lewis thought NYU Professor Jay Rosen was unfair to NYT'er Jim Rutenberg in a previous post. In this exchange, the two hash out lots of issues, including the NYT decision to pull out of WHCA weekend. From Rosen: Watching the dinner on C-SPAN, I found it impossible to decide:... [FishBowlDC]

NYT and WHCA: The Reaction - Posted May 1, 2007
From Jay Rosen: It's good news that journalists at the New York Times will no longer participate in the bloated and compromised White House Correspondents Association dinner. Bravo. I await with some curiosity the explanation for what changed in their thinking. So far, nothing. ... It's a lot easier to say the event has... [FishBowlDC]

Jay Rosen's AssignmentZero Needs a Few Good Design Writers - Posted April 16, 2007
As our laptop dries out from an exceptionally damp weekend in New York (a reliable umbrella would make a nice gift for your editors this holiday), we discovered a great way for all you aspiring design writers to get your feet wet. We met NYU's Jay Rosen this weekend, mind behind... [UnBeige]

Morning Reading List, 03.30.07 - Posted March 30, 2007
Good morning Washington. You laughed at Karl Rove. Not with him. An NBC release announced that "Meet The Press with Tim Russert" won the week ending March 25 in all categories, both nationally and in Washington, D.C. "Meet" attracted 44% more viewers than CBS "Face the Nation," 66% over ABC "This Week" and... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 03.28.07 - Posted March 28, 2007
Good morning Washington. Permanent reporter's notebook? Hmm... no. Most of you go for whatever's around and available. An ABC release announced that "World News with Charles Gibson" was "the #1 evening newscast among Total Viewers" for the week of March 19-23. Averaging 8.35 million Total Viewers "World News" outperformed NBC's "Nightly News" by... [FishBowlDC]

Taking Out The Trash, 03.15.07 - Posted March 15, 2007
Imus is not a big hit among media folk. Politico's Ben Smith reports that it isn't just the Nevada Democrats who are on the anti-Fox bandwagon. The CBC Political Education and Leadership Institute is has jumped on too. In the wake of the Libby trial, Jack Shafer notes, "The press (including me) may... [FishBowlDC]