The Roanoke Times: Timescast
Well now this is different. It arrived anonymously in my inbox this morning. A link from a long-time lurker. Hosted by Patrick Beeson, of the Times - its a news wrap-up and look-ahead for the Roanoke Times. Apparently a new one will appear daily at 3:30p.
Although Ive seen no obvious links to this on the homepage, I like it. Let me remind the Times photography staff that those digital cameras usually also have a video setting, so we can do something other than use static images panned on the screen for effect.
This reminds me of my early days in radio - back at Nassau Community College in NY. Little rough around the edges, but shows promise. This could be a great way to scoop the networks (SLS/DBJ) with stories, and get people looking ahead to the stories of the following day.
Thats the problem with print media these days - people are now used to getting the news instantly, print is still at least 12 hours old. Worse in some cases when the Times has reported on a story 3 days after its been a story. But this Timescast could bridge that gap. I don't know how many they have done so far, but this shows alot of promise. Although Im sure someone has a laptop they can use instead of having Patrick standing there with a script.
Good use of technology though.. especially with the relevant links appearing to the right of the screen.
Although, on a personal note: Patrick, your collars crooked.
And please, leave the wry, witty remarks to the sports guy from SLS who can't keep his mouth shut.
Report, impart, inform, and educate. Thats what people want from the newspaper.
All in all.. Good job.
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1 comment:
Thanks for the positive comments on our new venture at The Roanoke Times!
I won't be the only 'caster for the TimesCast, but one of six.
Right now, the only way to get the TimesCast is by signing up to our "Afternoon Update" e-mail.
And yes, the collar is crooked. But that's how it was supposed to be!
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