Mathew's comments - Latest Comments in Media: Still grasping for a clue

Re: Media: Still grasping for a clue

mathewi — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 15:27:02 -0000

I understand (and share) your frustration, Dominic. And that's a good
point about the comments. You can be sure that I've tried to make the
same points to the powers that be at the Globe, and I will continue to
do so.

Re: Media: Still grasping for a clue

Dominic — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 14:11:56 -0000

Um, had the same problem this weekend. Wanted to link to an excellent column in the Globe and Mail Report on Business from a couple weeks ago. But it was locked behind a pay screen.

Fine, but what about all those user comments on the column. How can the Globe charge for access to other peoples' comments? Or have commenters given the Globe copyright?

I don't know but it sure doesn't make a helluva a lot of sense. The only reason to comment is for people to see what you've said.

Which is why I'm doing it here, hoping some of the higher-ups will see it.

Re: Media: Still grasping for a clue

gregory — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 03:23:04 -0000

never have read the la times online.... eff the wall

Re: Media: Still grasping for a clue

Stephe — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 20:50:24 -0000

And yet these are the exact same publications that invest huge effort (and money) trying to increase their print circulation. These media companies really need to learn that its all about AUDIENCE online - just like in print.

Re: Media: Still grasping for a clue

buckpost — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 17:53:24 -0000

What do you expect from traditional media. :) Clearly, BusinessWeek doesn't understand the Web despite their fascination with the key players.

Re: Media: Still grasping for a clue

Mark Dykeman — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 16:53:46 -0000

I understand the desire to protect one's content, but in the relatively open environment of the Web and the blogosphere, trying to control inbound linking is far more trouble than it is worth. I think there is far more value to Business Week in permitting the link to expose their brand, plus bolster their reputation a bit by seeing some gratitude from the interviewee. But I'm not a professional media guy, so what do I know?

In fairness, I would be willing to allow that Business Week hasn't reviewed that old user agreement in years and their management might not realize how it doesn't fit in the current Web environment. However, it's certainly in their best interest to dust it off, take a good look at the publishing industry, and consider some radical changes.