21 Jun by Editor in Creative News
Desperate Journalism: Rahm Emanuel Won’t Let Oil Spill Go to Waste
When I first saw this title, I thought, that is a bit of creative writing. There has been a lot of talk about the BP oil spill in the gulf of Mexico. The journalist who crafted this title really did a great job. He simply summarize what opportunistic politics is ...more»
16 May by Editor in Desperate Celebrities, Desperate People
Desperate Journalism Is Good For Business
Once upon a time journalism was about facts finding. It reflected what the readers wanted. Times have changed and readers consume information in a different way. News is all about entertainment. This shift is reflected in the way tabloid newspapers present information. The popularity of newspapers like the www.dailymail.co.uk highlight ...more»
11 May by Editor in Desperate People, News
Desperate News: When is a Scratch a Gash across a child’s face
The title of this article reads as follows: Zip on mum's new jeans leaves a six-inch gash across her two-year-old son's face. I had to take at close look at the picture searching for the big gash on the boy's face. It was just a scratch and nothing more. It was ...more»
30 Apr by Editor in News
What defines a Good Journalist?
If you have wondered why some articles you have read made no sense. Well, you are not alone. Some people write just for the sake of putting something on their website. It has nothing to do with information. You just feel you are going through a sequence of words just ...more»
27 Apr by Editor in Desperate People
Desperate Journalism: Obama doesn’t need you white men?
This is an articles in the nyMag.com stating that the President of the US says he does not need white men for the up coming election. Obama did not in fact state that he doesn't need white men but the writer Dan Amira concluded that Obama doesn't need white men. ...more»
7 Apr by Editor in Desperate Celebrities, News
Desperate Journalism : Obama jealous of Justin Bieber?
When I first saw this article, my first reaction was to laugh. I then thought a 17 year old female journalist must be at work here. Yes Justin Bieber is really popular if you are a teenager and are addicted to twitter. You would find it hard to believe but ...more»
6 Apr by Editor in Desperate People, News
Desperate Journalism : Wikileaks The Art Of Deadly Journalism
To what lengths are you prepared to go in order to get the hottest scoop in journalism? Wikileaks was more desperate than mainstream media. They laid their hands on embarrasing information and a deadly one at that. All major news outlet and blogosphere are awash with this latest revelation. It ...more»
5 Apr by Editor in News
IPad The Saviour of Desperate Journalism. Saviour of the Vatican?
The Ipad will save Apple Corporation but not journalism. Journalism was already in decline before the IPad was launched. What will you write about using your IPad that will make you a better or worse journalist? Journalism is not dying, it's just not the same. Will the popularity of the Ipad ...more»
5 Apr by Editor in Desperate People, News
Desperate Journalism University Degree? Future Bloggers?
A university degree is the culminating point of so many years of study. The anti-climax is studying so hard to get a degree that is worthless. Journalism used to be a respected field before the new media showed it's ugly head. Today every blogger out there thinks he is a ...more»
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