Freep wins another Emmy

HARTLAND TOWNSHIP, Mich. — The Detroit Free Press captured yet another Emmy for its multimedia journalism with this project about a foster home for boys in Detroit. I think I might later make this a topic of our Discussion Board … but don’t let that stop you from checking out what’s setting the standard. And if you want an extra credit point, post a comment here after taking it in.

My take on Week 3 readings

HARTLAND TOWNSHIP, Mich. — I can’t say it any plainer than we’re witnessing journalism being completely reinvented and no one sure is how the story will turn out. This week’s reading just continues to reinforce that.

These chapters detail how the Internet has transformed the news business forever in print and broadcast. Some is new to me. I never heard of a Fisher Grid (developed by the authors), although it makes sense to these evolving situations. From a reality standpoint, however, in a newsroom, I can tell you, figuring out what’s best for print vs. the Web just happens. No one typically diagrams it. There isn't time.