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Socially Edible: Let's roll location-based gaming, restaurant reviews and online ordering into oneSocially Edible: Let's roll location-based gaming,... Here's an idea that Shane Snow and I have had for a site and I've been meaning to share it for quite some time. The basic idea is to solve a problem in location-based restaurant...

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Let's not get too excited about Google Buzz just yetLet's not get too excited about Google Buzz just yet Update: Here is a Mashable post that highlights the release of the new feature. Google is making a move into social media with a new status feature that it will launch...

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Nonprofit journalism startups' executive pay: How much is too much?Nonprofit journalism startups' executive pay: How much... Bay Area News Project's CEO Lisa Frazier has a $400,000 salary, which reminds me of the news and criticisms about Paul Steiger getting $570,000 to run ProPublica. This begs...

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Why the Tablet won't save the print industryWhy the Tablet won't save the print industry Update: My friend and colleague Shane Snow has a funny comic on this same topic. Over the course of the last several weeks, I have seen several articles calling Apple's...

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Create your own newspaper (err aggregator) using NewsCredCreate your own newspaper (err aggregator) using NewsCred After two years, NewsCred relaunched its website today to give users the ability to create their own customized newspaper – without the paper. Basically, the site allows...

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Why Facebook’s Privacy Changes are Detrimental to Users
Mashable | January 12, 2010 | Analysis and Commentary

News Media Predictions for 2010: 10 News Media Content Trends to Watch in 2010 | 8 News Media Business Trends for 2010 | 7 Ways News Media are Becoming More Collaborative
Mashable.com | December 23, 24, 29, 2009 | Series forecasting news media trends

8 Must-Have Traits of Tomorrow’s Journalist
Mashable.com | December 9, 2009 | The post was a trending topic on Twitter

STUDY: Most Fortune 100 Companies Don’t Get Twitter
Mashable.com | November 17, 2009 | Study analysis

How Demand Media’s Business Model Can be Applied to Niche Sites
Poynter Online | November 23, 2009 | Media business models

Multimedia Magazine ‘FLYP’ Finds New Ways to Tell Stories Online
Poynter Online | September 3, 2009 | Media reporting

Journalists’ Plan B Should Include Building Your Brand Online
Poynter Online | August 24, 2009 | Opinion and Analysis

Municipal golf courses: Sucking up the public’s green
Star Tribune | April 29, 2009 | In-depth and computer assisted reporting

Shakopee Russian school has a full house
Star Tribune | February 4, 2009 | Multicultural | Bilingual skills | Includes self-shot photos

Study: Pension-plan erosion slows among MN employers
Mpls./St. Paul Business Journal | August 8, 2008 | Finance | Exclusive pre-released report

ApothecaryRX buys small pharmacies, helps sellers transition
Mpls./St. Paul Business Journal | July 11, 2008 | Small business

On Alert: Student soldiers in Israel
The Minnesota Daily | January 19, 2009 | International | Includes self-produced slideshow

Landlords ignore suits
The Minnesota Daily | March 30, 2007 | Courts

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Multimedia


Columbia Journalism School | December 9, 2009 | Shot and edited

Signs of Recovery in Harlem
Columbia Radio News | November 10, 2009 | Reported and produced radio piece

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Social Media

Social Media Consulting on Twitter Integration: @TravelBuys.
Consulted Barbara Gillam, a PR professional, on how to integrate Twitter effectively for her public relations strategy. I am available for social media consulting. Whether you are a beginner looking for introductory consulting or advanced an advanced business strategy, my expertise and experience in social media can help you use social media effectively.
Barbara Gillam Public Relations | September 2009

campustweetssmallCampus Tweets on Mndaily.com
Helped launch MnDaily.com’s Campus Tweets feed. The feed pulled tweets that included the #umn hashtag, creating a Twitter forum of campus news and issues for Mndaily.com. Worked with online staff to produce and integrate the page.
The Minnesota Daily | March 2009

facebookdailysmallMinnesota Daily Facebook Application
Helped launch The Minnesota Daily’s Facebook Application. Edited templates and managed content.
The Minnesota Daily | March 2009

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Photos

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Websites

NYFoodChain.com website launch, development and strategy
Managed the launch and development of the food news website produced by Columbia University journalism students. Integrated design, social media strategy, and edited content.
Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism | September 2009-current

MnDaily.com re-design
Oversaw and managed re-design of The Minnesota Daily’s website. I continued to make improvements to the site from September 2008-May 2009, including innovative social media integrations. View old site here.
The Minnesota Daily | June 2008-September 2008

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