- August 28, 2008
'Whose Rules?' A Poynter-KSU Media Ethics Workshop
Don't miss this exciting and timely conference focused entirely on online ethics and whether there should be ethics rules or policies for bloggers. Read the full article
- August 25, 2008
ONA's Dick Meyer appears on 'The Colbert Report'
Dick Meyer, Editorial Director of Digital Media at NPR and ONA board member, made an appearance on "The Colbert" Report to discuss his recently published book, Why We Hate Us. Read the full article
- August 21, 2008
Society of Environmental Journalists announces awards finalists
Thirty-three entries in 11 categories--including the new Rachel Carson Environment Book Award--have been designated as finalists in the SEJ Awards for Reporting on the Environment, the world's largest and most comprehensive awards for journalism on environmental topics. Read the full article
- August 20, 2008
Consumer Revolution on the Web: Opportunities and Dangers for Journalism
Learn from more than 20 experts who understand the pitfalls and opportunities of the new consumer landscape. Read the full article
- August 19, 2008
Jonathan Dube hired as VP of ABCNEWS.com
Jonathan Dube, President of the Online News Association, has been named Vice President of ABCNEWS.com. Read the full article
McCormick Climate Change Conference
Join a select group of journalists at this all-expenses-paid conference hosted by the Kiplinger Program at Ohio State University, October 12-14. Read the full article
- August 14, 2008
ONA awarded Challenge Fund for Journalism grant
The funds will go toward expand services to ONA members, including a greatly expanded website and more regional events. First, ONA must raise its share of donations. Read the full article
- August 7, 2008
NFL online video limit extended, access improved
An Associated Press Sports Editors committee has succeeded in improving access to players and doubling online video time from 45 seconds to 90 seconds for the 2008 season. Read the full article
2008 Knight-Batten Awards for Innovations finalists announced
The Knight-Batten Awards honor creative uses of new technologies to engage citizens in public issues and showcase compelling models for the future of news. Read the full article
J-Lab moves to American University; Draws $2.4M grant from Knight Foundation
J-Lab: The Institute for Interactive Journalism has moved to American University's School of Communication, where it will expand its operations with the help of a $2.4 million grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation to American University. Read the full article
- August 5, 2008
Medical Advances: Treatments, Cures, Possibilities
Hosted by the Knight Center for Specialized Journalism, this free seminar will survey recent breakthroughs in medical research, look at future possibilities and talk about new science, the latest trends and more. The group will visit the National Institutes of Health and look at at cutting edge research in various medical research institutes. Read the full article
- August 4, 2008
2008 Online Journalism Awards finalists announced
Finalists for the 9th annual Online Journalism Awards, honoring excellence in digital journalism, have been announced by the Online News Association. Read the full article
- August 3, 2008
Offer: $24 million to keep communities informed
The Knight Foundation is offering $24 million in grant money to journalists and community foundations who find creative uses of media and technology to meet the information needs of their citizens. Read the full article
- August 1, 2008
Call for entries: International Video Journalism Awards
The International VJ Awards showcases the best of the international video journalism community. Entry deadline: October 15. Read the full article
