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Contributr

by Jonathan Coffman January 10, 2009

Current Project: Contributr Contributr is a user generated content solution built for use by multimedia newsrooms. It allows the general public to quickly and easily submit text, images, and video directly to editors and producers from any platform – including the web, their desktop, and cell phones-. The startup company was originally sponsored by the [...]

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PBS Engage

by Jonathan Coffman January 10, 2009

Current Project: PBS Engage Beginning in May 2008 I began working for the Public Broadcasting Service as Associate Product Manager of PBS Engage. From the Engage web site: Many of the new technologies we’re talking about—blogs, forums, live discussions, groups, social networks, video and photo sharing sites—are examples of what’s called “social media.” These tools [...]

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Advances In Widget Distribution

by Jonathan Coffman October 21, 2008

I’ve been working pretty hard recently on developing a local/national widget strategy and in doing so I’ve seen a lot of really cool widgets out and about the world. We all know by now that distributing your content widely is key to reaching eyeballs and advancing your message. What is so cool now is that [...]

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Hurricane Ike Media Review: KHOU.com

by Jonathan Coffman September 15, 2008

Among the Houston based local media scene, KHOU is a solid contender and very popular station. Like the other local network affiliates they had “wall to wall” coverage on-air and online. Their broadcast transmission was also being streamed live online. I do want to preface each of these reviews with the web technology or content [...]

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Houston Chronicle Excels in Hurricane Ike Coverage

by Jonathan Coffman September 13, 2008

As someone who not only is interested in news and journalism, but who also works in social media for a living I constantly see television stations and newspapers who either don’t take advantage of advances in technology or completely ignore the true value in the power of people. This morning as I think about my [...]

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Time For A Comeback (I'm renewed, refreshed, and ready to blog)

by Jonathan Coffman September 1, 2008

It’s been way too long since I last posted to my blog here. For that, I apollogize. It seems (and I plan to analyze this a little more later this week) that the more I Twitter and micro-blog, the more my full blog suffers. I’ve effectually decided to put my site and blog on hold, [...]

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links for 2008-06-05

by Jonathan Coffman June 5, 2008

CrunchGear » Archive » Sanyo Xacti rocks the 1080i HD, Slow-Mo, and 10x optical zoom Wow, this new camcorder is pretty awesome! BlawgIT – Internet Patent, Trademark and Copyright Issues with Attorney Brett J. Trout, P.C. Forum One Communications: Forum One Events: Web Executive Seminars: WES: Online Video and Multimedia for Policy Impact This looks [...]

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How I Exercise My Mind

by Jonathan Coffman April 23, 2008

Because I’m constantly connected to real people as well as the Internet it can be difficult sometimes to keep your mind sharp and on focus. I’m not perfect in that regard, that’s for sure. But I do try to keep a fairly clean calendar with important events and conversations.  In addition to my email and [...]

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The Twitter Song by Alana Taylor

by Jonathan Coffman April 15, 2008

I was sent a link to this YouTube video earlier this week and just the opportunity to watch it. It’s a great example of how a fanatical user base can benefit your company and your content. The video is reporting over 1,200 views, and it didn’t cost Twitter anything. When you engage your community and [...]

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Jonathan's Twitter Updates for 2008-04-14

by Jonathan Coffman April 14, 2008

Drinking with Mickey Mouse, what’s wrong with this picture? # Changed into my night clothes, going out with some friends to mingle # Headed to bed, good night Twitterville # Good morning Twitterville, getting dressed for NAB Show this morning # At the State of the Industry Address at NAB # Oh come on, Youtube [...]

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