This summer, all my classes are mini-mesters. Think about it. A class that usually takes 15 weeks, all packed into five weeks … pretty much in class all day.
Well, despite the flurry of activity all packed into five weeks, we will still be blogging. In fact, we will be video blogging. Yeppers! More on that later.
This is the complete list. Students began blogging today, so please check in and comment. They will appreciate your support.

Amanda
Drew
Sara
Rachel
Leslie
Katherine
Becky
Blair
Sarah
Brett
Emily
Sherry
Justin
Keri

For some time I’ve wondered about the possibility of pitching broadcast quality video to local stations via the web. Oh, I know it is done. But, that’s for large corporations or PR firms, for example. With the growth of online newsrooms and the reach of broadband access today, I’ve wondered if it is more viable today. And, more importantly, even doable for medium to small PR efforts.
I believe the answer is now a resounding Yes!
I realize this example is from a Governor’s Office, but the …

Way too funny. The Onion has nailed it.
The funniest line? Just might be … “Last week, after a reported 65 million Americans learned of the bipartisan immigration bill with the breaking news report ‘Mexicans Stay,’…”
CNN is widely credited with initiating the acceleration of the modern news cycle with the fall 2006 debut of its spin-off channel CNN:24, which provides a breaking news story, an update on that story, and a news recap all within 24 seconds. In addition to creating its groundbreaking format, CNN:24 broke many important …