mediabistro.com hosted an Evolution of Journalism panel Monday, July 20 at the Wimberly Theatre in Boston. This open discussion about the business models, innovations, opportunities, and power of community that are changing journalism attracted a lively crowd. Panelists included Nieman Lab at Harvard University founding director Joshua Benton, Boston.com vice president of product and technology Robert Kempf, Xconomy editor and founder Robert Buderi, and Pistachio Consulting principal Laura Fitton. The event was hosted by freelance writer Susan Johnston.

At The Wimberly Theatre on Monday, July 20, 2009.

Photos by Patty Caya.

Nieman Lab at Harvard University founding director Joshua Benton, Boston.com vice president of product and technology Robert Kempf, Xconomy editor and founder Robert Buderi, and Pistachio Consulting principal Laura Fitton.

Nieman Lab at Harvard University founding director Joshua Benton, Boston.com vice president of product and technology Robert Kempf, Xconomy editor and founder Robert Buderi, and Pistachio Consulting principal Laura Fitton.

Boston.com vice president of product and technology Robert Kempf, Xconomy editor and founder Robert Buderi, and Pistachio Consulting principal Laura Fitton.

Audience member Mike Proulx asks the first question of the evening.

Rick Jurgens asks a question.

Alan Bergstein asks a question during the Q&A session with the panel.

Rick Jergens, Sandra Larson and mediabistro.com volunteer Melissa Pocek chat during the cocktail reception following the event.

Xconomy editor and founder Robert Buderi speaks with audience members Alan Bergstein, Rick Jurgens and Todd Morrison after the panel discussion.

Pistachio Consulting principal Laura Fitton greets guests after the panel discussion.