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Andria Krewson commented on Tim Robertson's blog post 'New Way For News Sites to Get Business to Pay?'

Tim, Ben Ullman of Tega Cay (just outside of Charlotte) is using Ning as one of the J-Lab partners with The Charlotte Observer for his site, Tega Cay Talk. I'll send a link from your post to him. I'm sure he'd love to talk. Check @tegacaytalk on Twi…

March 5

Andria Krewson commented on Allan Siegert's group 'Hyperlocal Journalism Business Model'

Yes, thanks, very interesting. Heard of something similar unrelated to ads for a Charlotte photog. He shot interiors for a restaurant review, informally gave some photos to the restaurant. The restaurant was later reviewed in a competing publication…

February 23

Andria Krewson commented on Allan Siegert's group 'Hyperlocal Journalism Business Model'

Hi Scott, Seattle juggernaut, huh? Question for you and any others here, based on an old print understanding and not based on web reality: How many ads get "picked up" from other nearby sites? In other words, do your clients get an ad designed and u…

February 23

Andria Krewson joined RJI Mobile Group Leader's group

Mobile Strategy

Far more people own & use cell phones than will ever use computers. Mobile is the key media strategy for the 21st century. How can news outlets integrate mobile into their online, social, print, & broadcast media efforts - as well as biz strategy?

February 20

Andria Krewson commented on Allan Siegert's group 'Hyperlocal Journalism Business Model'

Throwing this out, while I'm here: Has anyone found tools that allow local sites to keep some content behind a pay way and some content free and open? Or has anyone found tools that allow local sites to keep content behind a pay way for a set period…

January 22

Andria Krewson commented on Amy Senk's blog post 'Another Interesting Lunch Date'

Amy, That all sounds wonderful. "Is letting my work be used for free by the Register a good deal, do you think? Or a great and flattering opportunity? Not fishing for a compliment here -- really thinking short term, and need someone not so close to…

January 22

Andria Krewson replied to Bob Calo's discussion 'How much is reporting worth?' in the group Emperor's New Clothes

Bob and others, Yes, with a surplus of unemployed and underemployed reporters in most communities, your questions are quite valid. The same thought about Teach for America hit me in December 2007: But the current nonprofit climate, as well as push…

November 28, 2009

Andria Krewson joined Bob Calo's group

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Well meaning contrarians discuss what's not being discussed

November 28, 2009

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What kind of org do you work for?

self-employed

What do you do?

journalist, businessperson, information designer

What strengths/expertise do you have to offer?

Many years in local community journalism.
Experience with CCI production and content management system.
Design and print templating for newspapers.
Student of UNC's certificate in communication and new technologies.

Blog URL?

http://underoak.blogspot.com

Twitter ID?

@underoak or @akrewson

What kind of help/insight do you hope to get from this community?

Financial ideas for local news sustainability.

I think we should use the RJI Collaboratory incubator to develop:

Business assessment tools for local Web news sites, "How-To" handbook, Ways to send mobile alerts via content management systems, Standardized platform for mobile apps