Service or Content? Another False Choice
The more arguments I hear about service vs. content, the clearer it seems that this is a false choice.
The “Article of the Future” — Just Lipstick Again?
Elsevier’s “Article of the Future” prototypes appear, and only spotlight the underlying conceptual problems for a traditional, article-centric publisher.
Journalism and Driving — Technology Enables Amateurs
Amateurs with similar machines as professionals have emerged before. Instead of travel, this time, it’s information.
Positioned to Fail the Future
If publishers of all types don’t invest in the next thing, they’re the only ones who will suffer. But the barriers are high, and new competitors may be better positioned to fulfill the future.
A Gate-keeping Failure at Morgan Stanley
When a teenager is allowed to publish a report under the name of Morgan Stanley, the results show that an important gate-keeping function failed.
The Francis Collins Controversy
The overtly religious views of Francis Collins, nominated to run the NIH, is creating a controversy deserving of careful attention.
Me Want Coffee Shop, Mr. Librarian!
Did a childhood character unleash a desire to mix libraries with snacks?
Amazon or Apple: Choose Your Invader
A writer for “Fast Company” accidentally reveals that there may be no respite for publishers as pure digital invaders come to plunder them.
The Freelance Fireworks Hall of Fame
The founders of the Freelance Fireworks Hall of Fame wish us all a Happy Fourth of July.
Gladwell & Nielsen: The Fixed Costs of Fixed Ideas
Gladwell tackles Anderson, Nielsen tackles Christensen. Both provide useful insights for publishers today.
The Impact Factor: A Tool from a Bygone Era?
With scientific information propagating in new ways, is the Impact Factor measuring what it was intended to measure?
iPhone-casting: A New Door Opens?
A new iPhone application lets you podcast from wherever you are. The results may open a new door on audio expression for many of us.
Redefining Cubism — Rubik Cubism, That Is . . .
Rubik cubes in the hands of an artist — amazing!
The Freedom of Not Owning Books
Thinking about the Kindle as an e-book reader rather than a wireless reader makes you miss some of the benefits of not owning books.
Twitter: Power or Poser?
Hubspot’s new report on the Twittersphere looks grim at first glance. But, with some normal Web wisdom in hand, a second look proves fruitful.