I hate the word “community.” It’s a catch-all word that means so many things it feels like it means nothing. When I use it I feel a little silly. Yet there’s not really a good replacement for the word. Or at least I haven’t found one I like. Check out a thesaurus — is there…
Robert Paterson continued the hit parade of great writing while I was away and there are two do-not-miss pieces that public media folks should have read. If you haven’t yet be sure to check these out… WETA – Bringing the heart to Radio – Future of Public Radio There’s a ton of great insight in…
Great show today on Kansas City’s public radio station KCUR with guests Robert Paterson, Todd Mundt and Andy Carvin. The topic? Surprise! New media and public media. Worth a listen, especially if you’re a little confused about how public radio and public TV can engage the world in an online context. [audio:http://kcurstream.umkc.edu/UTD/UTD_3-20-2008.mp3%5D Total time: about…
One of the things I’ve found my traditional pubcasting colleagues have trouble understanding is the difference between the words community and audience when it comes to discussing Media 2.0 strategies and modes of action. It’s a critical distinction, as understanding which type of group you’re serving completely changes how you’ll approach what you do for…
