Patrick Thornton http://www.mevio.com/shows/?show=beatblogging Pushing the practice of beat reporting BeatBlogging.Org is project of NewAssignment.Net. It seeks to find beat reporters who are pushing the practice of beat reporting by utilizing Web tools like social media and blogging. More information can be found at www.beatblogging.org. Join me as I interview the people who are helping modernize beat reporting on the Web. We'll talk about what works, what doesn't work and how to make your beat reporting better. en Patrick Thornton Patrick Thornton connect@patthorntonfiles.com http://psstatic.podshow.com/images/shows/18807/shows/small/beatblogging.gif?a71bac846c2d78dabae10e5d8dae6399 http://www.mevio.com/shows/?show=beatblogging Podcast clean social, networking, blogging, beat, reporting, beat, blogging, journalism, online, journalism Wed, 22 Jul 2009 12:50:07 -0700 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss PodShow PDN connect@patthorntonfiles.com webmaster@podshow.com Patrick Thornton http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=166494&tId=2 Levinthal recently left The Dallas Morning News for The Center for Responsive Politics. We ask him about his lessons learned from beatblogging. Levinthal recently left The Dallas Morning News for The Center for Responsive Politics. We ask him about his lessons learned from beatblogging. Wed, 22 Jul 2009 12:48:46 -0700 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/18807/episodes/166494/beatblogging-166494-07-22-2009.mp3 Patrick Thornton http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=165089&tId=2 Ryan Sholin stops by to discuss his latest tool, ReportingOn, and how it can help journalists. Ryan Sholin stops by to discuss his latest tool, ReportingOn, and how it can help journalists. Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:17:01 -0700 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/18807/episodes/165089/beatblogging-165089-07-14-2009.mp3 Patrick Thornton http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=162735&tId=2 Publisher Joel Kramer stops by this week to discuss Real-Time Ads, the new ads on MinnPost.com that are updated frequently, ala RSS or Twitter. Publisher Joel Kramer stops by this week to discuss Real-Time Ads, the new ads on MinnPost.com that are updated frequently, ala RSS or Twitter. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 07:11:46 -0700 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/18807/episodes/162735/beatblogging-162735-07-03-2009.mp3 Patrick Thornton http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=161321&tId=2 Quigley is one of a handful of journalists that has a job centered around social media. He is in charge of it at the Austin American-Statesman, and… Quigley is one of a handful of journalists that has a job centered around social media. He is in charge of it at the Austin American-Statesman, and he stops by to impart some social media wisdom upon us. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:27:16 -0700 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/18807/episodes/161321/beatblogging-161321-06-24-2009.mp3 Patrick Thornton http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=160079&tId=2 Education beatblogger Alexander Russo is moving to the Tribune's ChicagoNow, the aggressive network of Chicago bloggers run by the Tribune. Education beatblogger Alexander Russo is moving to the Tribune's ChicagoNow, the aggressive network of Chicago bloggers run by the Tribune. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 13:45:10 -0700 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/18807/episodes/160079/beatblogging-160079-06-17-2009.mp3 Patrick Thornton http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=158898&tId=2 David Brauer and MinnPost.com are doing something a little crazy: They are trying to get people to pay for journalism. Well, at least donate. David Brauer and MinnPost.com are doing something a little crazy: They are trying to get people to pay for journalism. Well, at least donate. Tue, 09 Jun 2009 11:01:41 -0700 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/18807/episodes/158898/beatblogging-158898-06-09-2009.mp3 Patrick Thornton http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=155367&tId=2 Sara Neufeld just left The Baltimore Sun, but she stopped by to discuss lessons she learned in her time beatblogging. Sara Neufeld just left The Baltimore Sun, but she stopped by to discuss lessons she learned in her time beatblogging. Wed, 20 May 2009 10:52:15 -0700 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/18807/episodes/155367/beatblogging-155367-05-20-2009.mp3 Patrick Thornton http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=151663&tId=2 Charles Sennott stops by again to discuss GlobalPost.com. This time I check in to see how things are going, what's new and what we can expect in the… Charles Sennott stops by again to discuss GlobalPost.com. This time I check in to see how things are going, what's new and what we can expect in the future. Mon, 20 Apr 2009 13:58:38 -0700 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/18807/episodes/151663/beatblogging-151663-04-20-2009.mp3 Patrick Thornton http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=151034&tId=2 Kent Fischer is leaving journalism. We talked to him one last time about the lessons he learned from his time beatblogging. Kent Fischer is leaving journalism. We talked to him one last time about the lessons he learned from his time beatblogging. Tue, 14 Apr 2009 14:45:42 -0700 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/18807/episodes/151034/beatblogging-151034-04-14-2009.mp3 Patrick Thornton http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=149796&tId=2 Alex Parker is starting his new beatblog. He has learned some lessons and has a new vision for his new beatblog with the Chi-Town Daily News. Alex Parker is starting his new beatblog. He has learned some lessons and has a new vision for his new beatblog with the Chi-Town Daily News. Fri, 03 Apr 2009 10:55:16 -0700 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/18807/episodes/149796/beatblogging-149796-04-03-2009.mp3 Patrick Thornton http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=146393&tId=2 Buzz Out Loud may be a podcast, but they are some of the original beatbloggers. They get two-way communication. If you're interested in starting a… Buzz Out Loud may be a podcast, but they are some of the original beatbloggers. They get two-way communication. If you're interested in starting a news-oriented podcast, this is a must listen. Tue, 10 Mar 2009 10:23:40 -0700 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/18807/episodes/146393/beatblogging-146393-03-10-2009.mp3 Patrick Thornton http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=146162&tId=2 Tareen discusses the power of AllVoices.com and why she started it. Tareen discusses the power of AllVoices.com and why she started it. Sun, 08 Mar 2009 12:06:44 -0700 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/18807/episodes/146162/beatblogging-146162-03-08-2009.mp3 Patrick Thornton http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=145936&tId=2 Kent Fischer is one of the best beatbloggers around. He was recently recognized for his work with a national education reporting award. Community… Kent Fischer is one of the best beatbloggers around. He was recently recognized for his work with a national education reporting award. Community engagement is the future of news, and those who don't get it, need to ASAP. Fri, 06 Mar 2009 08:55:01 -0800 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/18807/episodes/145936/beatblogging-145936-03-06-2009.mp3 Patrick Thornton http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=144958&tId=2 Monica Guzman has been inviting readers out for weekly meetups for the past few months. These meetups are a cross between office hours and a tweetup.… Monica Guzman has been inviting readers out for weekly meetups for the past few months. These meetups are a cross between office hours and a tweetup. Anyone is welcome to attend, and Guzman uses the session to get to know her readers better. Wed, 25 Feb 2009 17:26:18 -0800 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/18807/episodes/144958/beatblogging-144958-02-25-2009.m4a Patrick Thornton http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=143077&tId=2 Daniel Victor says social media was critical in reporting one of his recent stories. He used both Twitter and Facebook to report this story. Daniel Victor says social media was critical in reporting one of his recent stories. He used both Twitter and Facebook to report this story. Tue, 10 Feb 2009 12:34:56 -0800 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/18807/episodes/143077/beatblogging-143077-02-10-2009.m4a Patrick Thornton http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=141597&tId=2 David Levinthal is one of the bloggers on the Dallas City Hall Blog. This is the second really well done blog from The Dallas Morning News. Covering… David Levinthal is one of the bloggers on the Dallas City Hall Blog. This is the second really well done blog from The Dallas Morning News. Covering City Hall may not be the sexist topic, but a City Hall blog can be very popular when done well. Thu, 29 Jan 2009 10:06:16 -0800 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/18807/episodes/141597/beatblogging-141597-01-29-2009.m4a Patrick Thornton http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=139777&tId=2 DePasquale uses MySpace to help her stay up-to-date on the local entertainment scene. It has especially helped her with the local music scene. DePasquale uses MySpace to help her stay up-to-date on the local entertainment scene. It has especially helped her with the local music scene. Fri, 16 Jan 2009 10:47:31 -0800 Podcast no MySpace http://m.podshow.com/media/18807/episodes/139777/beatblogging-139777-01-16-2009.m4a Patrick Thornton http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=138713&tId=2 Ed Silverman is leaving Pharmalot, but he learned a lot of lessons over the last 2 years. He has become one of the best beat bloggers around. Ed Silverman is leaving Pharmalot, but he learned a lot of lessons over the last 2 years. He has become one of the best beat bloggers around. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 14:39:51 -0800 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/18807/episodes/138713/beatblogging-138713-01-07-2009.m4a Patrick Thornton http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=138712&tId=2 Ed Silverman is leaving Pharmalot, but he learned a lot of lessons over the last 2 years. He has become one of the best beat bloggers around. Ed Silverman is leaving Pharmalot, but he learned a lot of lessons over the last 2 years. He has become one of the best beat bloggers around. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 14:39:51 -0800 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/18807/episodes/138712/beatblogging-138712-01-07-2009.m4a Patrick Thornton http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=138012&tId=2 Ryan Sholin is the co-creator of the popular Ning site Wired Journalists. He stops by to discuss what he likes about the platform, what he wishes… Ryan Sholin is the co-creator of the popular Ning site Wired Journalists. He stops by to discuss what he likes about the platform, what he wishes could be different, how to get the most out of it and more. Wed, 31 Dec 2008 09:37:09 -0800 Podcast no ning http://m.podshow.com/media/18807/episodes/138012/beatblogging-138012-12-31-2008.m4a Patrick Thornton http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=136588&tId=2 Horowitz is no stranger to social media. He has been using it for awhile as tech reporter and columnist. He discusses how he uses it to help better… Horowitz is no stranger to social media. He has been using it for awhile as tech reporter and columnist. He discusses how he uses it to help better report. Mon, 15 Dec 2008 20:58:31 -0800 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/18807/episodes/136588/beatblogging-136588-12-15-2008.m4a Patrick Thornton http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=135442&tId=2 Melissa Coulter gave her newsroom training on beat blogging and social media. We ask her what worked, what didn't work and what she would do… Melissa Coulter gave her newsroom training on beat blogging and social media. We ask her what worked, what didn't work and what she would do differently next time. Hear what she has to say about training people on these exciting new technologies. Sat, 06 Dec 2008 09:57:00 -0800 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/18807/episodes/135442/beatblogging-135442-12-06-2008.m4a Patrick Thornton http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=134970&tId=2 Schumacher was recently tasked with teaching her newsroom about networked journalism/beat blogging. What worked? What didn't work? What did her peers… Schumacher was recently tasked with teaching her newsroom about networked journalism/beat blogging. What worked? What didn't work? What did her peers think about all this fancy social media? Tue, 02 Dec 2008 08:53:01 -0800 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/18807/episodes/134970/beatblogging-134970-12-02-2008.m4a Patrick Thornton http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=133679&tId=2 Jon Ortiz recently launched a new feature "blog backs" that has quickly become a hit with users. It's similar to hoisting comments, but it… Jon Ortiz recently launched a new feature "blog backs" that has quickly become a hit with users. It's similar to hoisting comments, but it might even be better than that. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 12:30:47 -0800 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/18807/episodes/133679/beatblogging-133679-11-21-2008.m4a Patrick Thornton http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=132962&tId=2 Tribune Interactive's Dan Honigman stops by to discuss social media and, of course, the Colonel. Tribune Interactive's Dan Honigman stops by to discuss social media and, of course, the Colonel. Sat, 15 Nov 2008 10:59:36 -0800 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/18807/episodes/132962/beatblogging-132962-11-15-2008.m4a Patrick Thornton http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=131765&tId=2 Charles Sennott discusses the upcoming GlobalPost.com. This new venture aims to focus on international news from an American perspective. It is also… Charles Sennott discusses the upcoming GlobalPost.com. This new venture aims to focus on international news from an American perspective. It is also exploring new business models for news. Thu, 06 Nov 2008 10:13:58 -0800 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/18807/episodes/131765/beatblogging-131765-11-06-2008.m4a Patrick Thornton http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=131012&tId=2 The Christian Science Monitor just made the bold move to cease daily publication of its newspaper. Instead, it will focus on a beefed-up Web product… The Christian Science Monitor just made the bold move to cease daily publication of its newspaper. Instead, it will focus on a beefed-up Web product and a new weekly magazine. What will this mean for the editorial content of the Monitor? How wi Thu, 30 Oct 2008 12:26:33 -0700 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/18807/episodes/131012/beatblogging-131012-10-30-2008.m4a Patrick Thornton http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=130264&tId=2 Quadsville is a standalone social networking site for the Quad City Times. It's pretty far out. What did Coulter's paper make a dedicated social… Quadsville is a standalone social networking site for the Quad City Times. It's pretty far out. What did Coulter's paper make a dedicated social networking site? Thu, 23 Oct 2008 10:19:40 -0700 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/18807/episodes/130264/beatblogging-130264-10-23-2008.mp3 Patrick Thornton http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=127395&tId=2 Tawnell Hobbs of The Dallas Morning Newstalks about how beat blogging and Live Blogging have changed how she and Kent Fischer cover their beat. These… Tawnell Hobbs of The Dallas Morning Newstalks about how beat blogging and Live Blogging have changed how she and Kent Fischer cover their beat. These new Web tools allow them to connect with people better than ever before. Thu, 02 Oct 2008 12:34:15 -0700 Podcast no blogging http://m.podshow.com/media/18807/episodes/127395/beatblogging-127395-10-02-2008.mp3 Patrick Thornton http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=126790&tId=2 Ron Sylvester has been a reporter for more than 30 years and a courts reporter for several. Now he is using Twitter to tweet live from the court… Ron Sylvester has been a reporter for more than 30 years and a courts reporter for several. Now he is using Twitter to tweet live from the court room. People love it. Thu, 25 Sep 2008 13:29:38 -0700 Podcast no twitter http://m.podshow.com/media/18807/episodes/126790/beatblogging-126790-09-25-2008.mp3 Patrick Thornton http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=125466&tId=2 Brianna Pruitt's newspaper, the Wenatchee World, recently launched its first beat blog. Listen as Pruitt describes why her paper decided to dive into… Brianna Pruitt's newspaper, the Wenatchee World, recently launched its first beat blog. Listen as Pruitt describes why her paper decided to dive into beat blogging and what they hope to accomplish by beat blogging. Thu, 11 Sep 2008 09:03:44 -0700 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/18807/episodes/125466/beatblogging-125466-09-11-2008.mp3 Patrick Thornton http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=124809&tId=2 Khris Brooks uses Facebook and other social networks to help him report. Facebook in particular has been a big asset for his education beat. Khris Brooks uses Facebook and other social networks to help him report. Facebook in particular has been a big asset for his education beat. Thu, 04 Sep 2008 11:51:24 -0700 Podcast no facebook, MySpace http://m.podshow.com/media/18807/episodes/124809/beatblogging-124809-09-04-2008.mp3 Patrick Thornton http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=124128&tId=2 Moderating comments is a big deal for most news organizations, and many haven't figured out the best way to do it yet. Zac Echola, who works for… Moderating comments is a big deal for most news organizations, and many haven't figured out the best way to do it yet. Zac Echola, who works for Forum Communications, gives his thoughts on the subject and discusses some of the ways people in his organizat Fri, 29 Aug 2008 06:41:07 -0700 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/18807/episodes/124128/beatblogging-124128-08-29-2008.mp3 Patrick Thornton http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=123166&tId=2 Kent Fischer, an education blogger for The Dallas Morning News, was e-mailed by blog readers about a new district grading policy. At first it didn't… Kent Fischer, an education blogger for The Dallas Morning News, was e-mailed by blog readers about a new district grading policy. At first it didn't seem like a big story to Fischer, but then the truth began to emerge. Now it's a big national story, all Thu, 21 Aug 2008 09:22:09 -0700 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/18807/episodes/123166/beatblogging-123166-08-21-2008.mp3 Patrick Thornton http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=122263&tId=2 Jon Ortiz started his new beat blog for California state workers about a month ago. He piggybacked on the budget impasse and stalemate between the… Jon Ortiz started his new beat blog for California state workers about a month ago. He piggybacked on the budget impasse and stalemate between the legislature and Governor Schwarzenegger. It's one of the biggest stories in years for state workers, and it Thu, 14 Aug 2008 14:50:28 -0700 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/18807/episodes/122263/beatblogging-122263-08-14-2008.mp3 Patrick Thornton http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=121569&tId=2 Matt Neznanski details his trials and tribulations that he has faced starting a beat blog. Matt Neznanski details his trials and tribulations that he has faced starting a beat blog. Thu, 07 Aug 2008 15:00:00 -0700 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/18807/episodes/121569/beatblogging-121569-08-07-2008.mp3 Patrick Thornton http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=120513&tId=2 In this second part of my interview with the Seattle Post-Intelligencer's Monica Guzman, we discuss newsroom culture. In this second part of my interview with the Seattle Post-Intelligencer's Monica Guzman, we discuss newsroom culture. Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:18:45 -0700 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/18807/episodes/120513/beatblogging-120513-07-31-2008.mp3 Patrick Thornton http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=120504&tId=2 Monica Guzman of the Seattle Post-Intelligencer is the paper's first online reporter. She discusses how to cultivate a community. This is similar to… Monica Guzman of the Seattle Post-Intelligencer is the paper's first online reporter. She discusses how to cultivate a community. This is similar to the previous episode, but it has the properly edited interview. It's tighter and more compact. Thu, 31 Jul 2008 11:33:39 -0700 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/18807/episodes/120504/beatblogging-120504-07-31-2008.mp3 Patrick Thornton http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=119173&tId=2 Kent Fischer of The Dallas Morning News wants to build a blog on steroids. In just six months, he has become a successful beat blogger. Now he… Kent Fischer of The Dallas Morning News wants to build a blog on steroids. In just six months, he has become a successful beat blogger. Now he realizes that he must take his work to the next level to keep growing and innovating on the Web. Fri, 18 Jul 2008 13:42:51 -0700 Podcast no beat, blogging, Reporting http://m.podshow.com/media/18807/episodes/119173/beatblogging-119173-07-18-2008.mp3 Patrick Thornton http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=118270&tId=2 Eric Berger, the SciGuy, talks about what it takes to build a community online around a blog. Eric Berger, the SciGuy, talks about what it takes to build a community online around a blog. Thu, 10 Jul 2008 11:57:34 -0700 Podcast clean blogging, community, SciGuy http://m.podshow.com/media/18807/episodes/118270/beatblogging-118270-07-10-2008.mp3 Patrick Thornton http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=117447&tId=2 Daniel Victor did not find success with using Ning for his beat. It has been pretty much a failure. Listen to him discuss why. Daniel Victor did not find success with using Ning for his beat. It has been pretty much a failure. Listen to him discuss why. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 10:06:39 -0700 Podcast clean beat, blogging, networking, ning, Reporting, social http://m.podshow.com/media/18807/episodes/117447/beatblogging-117447-07-03-2008.mp3 Patrick Thornton http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=117328&tId=2 Ed Silverman of Pharmalot talks about the transition from being a print reporter to beat blogger. He talks about the ups and downs of his experience… Ed Silverman of Pharmalot talks about the transition from being a print reporter to beat blogger. He talks about the ups and downs of his experience so far. Wed, 02 Jul 2008 10:59:52 -0700 Podcast clean beat, blogging, Ed, Journalism, networking, online, Pharmalot, Reporting, silverman, social http://m.podshow.com/media/18807/episodes/117328/beatblogging-117328-07-02-2008.mp3