tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1170472909029204350.post810158607190526323..comments2009-01-27T21:47:48.312-08:00Comments on Media Impact in NY and DC: NPR and CTAMZac Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14016477606603940494noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1170472909029204350.post-68867050092565583932009-01-22T20:54:00.000-08:002009-01-22T20:54:00.000-08:00Although I was a little disappointed with our meet...Although I was a little disappointed with our meeting with NPR today, I was also thrilled because I volunteer for Spokane Public Radio (KPBX) and it was interesting to actually see where a majority of their programming comes from.<BR/>Unfortunately I'm not a huge fan of radio. I don't listen to it that much in my car because I have an iPod connection and therefore can get commercial free music... and it's all the songs I like.<BR/>I agree with Jasmine in saying that NPR is working to adapt to this new era of media. It seems like it might be difficult when you look at all the free music people are downloading online. Also consider services such as Sirius satelite radio... it may not be free but I think people are willing to pay for it because they can choose what they want to listen to and can do so without the commercials and commentary. <BR/>NPR has a large enough audience that they don't necessarily need younger people like us. But, it would be nice if they could provide more programming other than music to draw us in. I rarely ever listen to NPR because there's nothing I care to listen to.<BR/><BR/>-Erica SchraderWhitTrip3https://www.blogger.com/profile/15068908540230158140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1170472909029204350.post-5144771895451267982009-01-22T20:25:00.000-08:002009-01-22T20:25:00.000-08:00Something I feel frustrated about is the profit si...Something I feel frustrated about is the profit side of media. It is what brings the problems that deteriorate the quality of journalism and news. But at the same time, a news organization needs enough finances to do what it does successfully and with a large enough audience share. It's the catch 22 – you need the money to create and support quality news and money affects the type and scope of information allowed to be accessed. If a news company is cutting costs, it cuts reporters and stories that take too long or that are too costly. And based on the media experts we've met so far, there is a consensus that non-profit news has its limitations. I'm curious and excited as to what kind of business model will be created to sustain the needs of an efficient and quality news organization.<BR/>– Yong KimWhitTrip1https://www.blogger.com/profile/16250134661020780702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1170472909029204350.post-88416419200608320632009-01-22T19:48:00.000-08:002009-01-22T19:48:00.000-08:00I agree with your sentiments about radio. Other th...I agree with your sentiments about radio. Other than flipping through stations in my car (including NPR, especially in the mornings), I never listen to the radio. With Web sites offering music content for free online and people able to carry their music with them everywhere, I worry about radio's survival as a medium and how it will continue to compete and remain relevant as a medium. I have been impressed with the way NPR News has sought to adapt online with comprehensive coverage including audio reports, text, video, photos and documents for most stories. If places like NPR are to thrive, they'll need to find a way to attract and keep younger, more tech savvy audiences who also have more fragmented attention spans. Like most people we've spoken with on this trip, I don't know what that will look like. <BR/><BR/>- Jasmine LinabaryWhitTrip1https://www.blogger.com/profile/16250134661020780702noreply@blogger.com