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While newspapers are working on getting their staff members interested in online, the fact remains that many print writers and photographers aren’t all that interested in paying attention to the ups and downs of […]
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You’ve heard about it, and sometimes feel somewhat scandalous when using the word - TWITTER !
This microblogging service is all the rage on the social mediascape and you can dig into it’s awesome power to promote your newspaper’s online content in fewer than 20 minutes! (I know I said […]
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There’s no doubt that QR codes will be big business in the U.S. in no time. Now that you know all about them, and how they can be effective, it’s time to start using them!
Which phones can scan QR codes?
From what I’ve read, a variety of cell phones are already […]
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The function of newspapers will never be obsolete. Reporting and sharing information is the fundamental purpose of newspapers and for that and other purposes, their presence will always be necessary. The news must be disseminated for the protection of rights and justice. In this post, I am strictly referring to newspapers’ obsolescence in […]
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