Chris Brogan: Rant: Wall Street Journal on New Media
Eric Allam
· 3 years ago
Hey, sweet microphone! Yea, reading that WSJ article was hard. I love how they use the word "amateur" so many times. It has such harsh connotations. Too bad these so called "amateurs" are often times much more entertaining then the "old media".
By the way, I love it when people post when they're pissed off. All the bullshit gets thrown out the window. No need to tip toe around anything. Good SHIT!
Will
· 3 years ago
Who reads the WSJ? The old media. This is like Ford or Chrysler assuring themselves that no one will ever buy foreign autos.
It's actually good that they dismiss new media as unworthy of attention, amateurish, unprofessional. Keeps them distracted. Cable TV, FM, and television were likewise dismissed during their pioneering days. ("Who would ever want a 24-hour news channel?")
It will be easier to build the new media world if old media stays out of the way (as opposed to actively opposing it).
chrisbrogan
· 3 years ago
It's a good point, Will. And thanks for your feedback.
I must admit, however, while they were missing some points, there were also kind of saying, "Hey. No one's making any money about this."
Where's Richard Florida? I have a question for him.
"Beginning in September, iStock will sell broadcast-quality footage, with a focus on digital formats, including HD video. Thirty-second clips will start at $5."
I will be curious to see if this works out. iStockPhoto seems to be successful selling low-cost still photos. Maybe they can make video sell as well.
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By the way, I love it when people post when they're pissed off. All the bullshit gets thrown out the window. No need to tip toe around anything. Good SHIT!
It's actually good that they dismiss new media as unworthy of attention, amateurish, unprofessional. Keeps them distracted. Cable TV, FM, and television were likewise dismissed during their pioneering days. ("Who would ever want a 24-hour news channel?")
It will be easier to build the new media world if old media stays out of the way (as opposed to actively opposing it).
I must admit, however, while they were missing some points, there were also kind of saying, "Hey. No one's making any money about this."
Where's Richard Florida? I have a question for him.
iStockPhoto Looking for Indie Video Footage
http://www.podcastingnews.com/archives/2006/07/...
From the article:
"Beginning in September, iStock will sell broadcast-quality footage, with a focus on digital formats, including HD video. Thirty-second clips will start at $5."
I will be curious to see if this works out. iStockPhoto seems to be successful selling low-cost still photos. Maybe they can make video sell as well.