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By: In defense of the Pulitzer Prizes « Korr Values

In defense of the Pulitzer Prizes « Korr Values — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 13:43:18 +0000

[...] Jeff Jarvis has written several posts criticizing various aspects of the Pulitzer Prizes and culture (distilled: they turn [...]

By: seks izle

seks izle — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 12:08:45 +0000

Reporting in recent years you think didn’t necessarily serve their communities and skewed the priorities of the newsrooms that produced them? I don’t think the problem is the stories that win (which you imply when you say “I’m not saying all Pulitzer-winning journalism is bad”). The problem is when understaffed, poorly-directed and under-talented newsrooms forget their primary mission and aim for prizes instead of aiming for good journalism

By: BuzzMachine » Blog Archive » What makes Sammy report?

BuzzMachine » Blog Archive » What makes Sammy report? — Mon, 04 Dec 2006 11:47:35 +0000

[...] 3. Winning prizes. I say that reporters and especially editors are all too motivated by prizes, to the sacrifice of simple service to their communities. [...]

By: Tom Andersen

Tom Andersen — Fri, 01 Dec 2006 21:52:23 +0000

I’m wondering which Pulitzers for reporting in recent years you think didn’t necessarily serve their communities and skewed the priorities of the newsrooms that produced them? I don’t think the problem is the stories that win (which you imply when you say “I’m not saying all Pulitzer-winning journalism is bad”). The problem is when understaffed, poorly-directed and under-talented newsrooms forget their primary mission and aim for prizes instead of aiming for good journalism (which you imply when you say the Pulitzer has been a dangerous influence)

By: Martin Stabe » links for 2006-11-30

Martin Stabe » links for 2006-11-30 — Thu, 30 Nov 2006 08:26:07 +0000

[...] BuzzMachine: No cigar Jeff Jarvis: “I thought the Pulitzers existed to award journalism, not printing.” (tags: journalism printing pulitzer_prize) [...]

By: PULITZER PRIZES MYOPIA at WHAT’S NEXT: INNOVATIONS IN NEWSPAPERS

PULITZER PRIZES MYOPIA at WHAT’S NEXT: INNOVATIONS IN NEWSPAPERS — Thu, 30 Nov 2006 06:40:35 +0000

[...] Jeff Jarvis says that “the Pulitzer Prize has long been a dangerous influence in American journalism, and itâ€™s only getting worse.” [...]

By: Beta Alfa 2.0 » Prisade bloggar och en gris

Beta Alfa 2.0 » Prisade bloggar och en gris — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 18:17:52 +0000

[...] BuzzMachine: No cigar [...]

By: Rich Drees

Rich Drees — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 13:50:20 +0000

Does anyone remember the name of the prize for the best buggy whip manufacturer?

By: Delilah

Delilah — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 07:37:17 +0000

To Stephen…. Haven’t you even taken a course in writing? CATCHY HEADLINES AND TITLES!!!! You don’t like it… don’t read it!

By: Stephen

Stephen — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 06:08:34 +0000

Why don’t you drop the cute headlines and title your posts in a way that readers can tell more-or-less what the post is about?