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OFCOM numbers on independent local web news – small but punching vastly above its financial weight #hyperlocal

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The latest OFCOM data is out on news consumption in the UK.  On a quick look local independent web news is a small part of the market at 3% but punching vastly above its weight when one considers the hundreds of millions, even billions of pounds … [Read more...] about OFCOM numbers on independent local web news – small but punching vastly above its financial weight #hyperlocal

The iPlayer is fading away as internet video booms – what is the BBC’s next online trick? #iplayer

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Startling growth in online video viewing in the last couple of years seems to have passed by the BBC iPlayer, which appears to be at the top of an ess-curve, with slowing growth rates leavened only by the odd hit shows - Sherlock and Top Gear.  So … [Read more...] about The iPlayer is fading away as internet video booms – what is the BBC’s next online trick? #iplayer

Getting people to pay for your web content…or not

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I have a long standing campaign to get a news organisation to make a donation to a local children's charity (rather than paying me) when using my content.  So far this has proved unsuccessful with news orgs occasionally lifting my stuff (MyVillages) … [Read more...] about Getting people to pay for your web content…or not

The making of a hyperlocal – step-by-step

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  Over the years I’ve been involved in many community publishing ventures of different shapes and sizes - but not on my doorstep. Recently that’s started to feel a little odd as I know more about the local politics, goings on and issues in … [Read more...] about The making of a hyperlocal – step-by-step

The #uclanMade winning news entrepreneurs announced

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News entrepreneurs, including some who run well-known hyperlocal sites, were put through a demanding but fun programme last weekend as part of a scheme to find a handful of ‘hothouse’ candidates - and they’ve now been announced! The Media and … [Read more...] about The #uclanMade winning news entrepreneurs announced

Are you in Google News yet? Help us track it

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As we reported earlier in the week, lots of hyperlocal news sites have found their way into Google News. Presumably some changes have taken place in the giant algorithm and now it seems people searching for local news and information in some areas … [Read more...] about Are you in Google News yet? Help us track it