HYPERLOCAL

Hyperlocal

In-depth community reporting, print and/or web, including user-generated content

  • Boston’s “Your Town” Boston.com: 28 towns and growing
  • Gannett NJ: “InJersey” in 14 towns, adding 5 more
  • Denver Post: YourHub.com in 33 towns
  • Dallas News: neighborsgo.com in 80+ towns
  • Newsday: hiring 34 reporters to launch hundreds of hyperlocal webpages
  • Chicago Tribune: ChicagoNow networks 350 blogs

Source: NNN, Time July 22, 2010, eMedia Vitals Dec 2, 2009

iPads and Multi-touch Tablets

A New Publishing Model for Newspapers

  • iPad is the game changer and platform to beat with 3 million units sold
  • Impactful Advertisements; higher CPMs
  • Subscription Revenue Stream and Better Business Model
  • Next to come: Dell Streak, with data and voice

Linkages with Geolocation Services and Social Media

Foursquare and Gowalla