Journalism, Technology, History

What the SEC needs is a good coach controversy

Because their new media policy has grabbed the media attention (like a two-by-four to the forehead). Is Rick Pitino available? Knoxville News Sentinel blogger Michael Silence with the latest developments on the new SEC Media policy. Seriously, hopefully the foggy...

Send in the tsarina to make a play

The Southeastern Conference is reacting to criticism of its iron-fisted media rights policy by saying it’ll tweak the rules a bit. The emphasis is on a bit. A conferences spokesman said SEC execs will definitely look at the provision that...

React to the SEC's new media policies (or hand over that cell phone)

Some react to word of the new Southeastern Conference media policies that place new restrictions on journalists and fans taking photos at game, blogging or using “real-time” services such as Twitter and text messages. The new rules also severely limit...

Blogging has its limits in the SEC

The Southeastern Conference is seeking to control how many blog posts or, presumably, even Twitter updates, can be done during a football game as well as control even video from press conferences. The more restrictive rules disclosed Friday are in...

Punk cabaret

You have watch to the end to learn the amazing story of this video or you can just read TechDirt’s post.

A Twitter success tale that doesn't involve a get rich quick pitch

Still wondering about this Twitter thing. Mark Schaefer, a Knoxville marketing guy who’s developed an expertise in the emerging social media marketing area, has parlayed Twitter into more publicity than his marketing budget could buy - by well over 1,000...

Social media guides for journalists

A quick list of social media guides for journalists from former Knoxville resident and University of Tennessee jounalism teacher Bob Stepno.

John Temple on being an organizational man

Former Rocky Mountain News Editor John Temple reflects and looks forward. So I charted a different course, ending up inside an old and large organization where I built a life that supported my family and provided me great satisfaction. Then...
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