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Jan. 16th Genova postcard: from hats to gelatos

TAKEAWAY: Discovering the narrow streets and shopping areas of Genova, Italy, can be delightful. Wear comfortable shoes, prepare for serendipity, and don’t miss the gelato laboratory in Via San Luca.

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Jan. 15th One word headline, one powerful photo

TAKEAWAY: The Tuesday earthquake that has devastated Haiti, the poorest country in the Americas, continues to be the number one news item worldwide.  It is one of those events where one word, one photograph is all that’s needed to convey the magnitude of the news. GOOD NEWS: Editor & Publisher says hello again!

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Jan. 14th Front pages and the Haitian earthquake; more on tablets

TAKEAWAY: The impact of photos of the Haitian earthquake on selected front pages PLUS: More on tablets and how they may be here sooner than we thought

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Jan. 13th There is a tablet in your future

TAKEAWAY: Very soon all of us will be involved in the creation of templates and the overall exploration of “the tablet” as the vessel on which to extend our storytelling.  After years of tryouts, some dating back two decades or more, the prospect of a functional tablet that could become the user’s constant companion for all types of information receiving is almost here.

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Jan. 11th Part 2: Journalism (re) defined

TAKEAWAY: Yesterday’s blog was devoted to defining the word journalism in the new environment of a multi-platform world.  Today we amplify on the subject.  ALSO: For France’s La Tribune, smaller means better, and the readers approve.

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Jan. 10th Journalism (re) defined?

TAKEAWAY; Try this for your Monday mental workout: attempt to define what journalism is. Go ahead and do it.  Send me your definitions, please.

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Jan. 9th Weekend in snowy Paris

TAKEAWAY: Nothing beats Paris any time of the year; but a Saturday snowy morning run thru the Jardin de Tuileries is the equivalent of several sessions at a therapist.

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Jan. 6th Why type contrast is so important

TAKEAWAY: Typographic contrast is a must to ensure that the overall design of a publication shines.  Bold, medium, light weights combine to play a symphony on the page.  The Tampa Tribune needs to add a few violins to its own symphony—-quickly. PLUS: One guy’s redesign of those boring and hard to follow airline boarding passes.

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Jan. 6th Front page ad that comes clean

TAKEAWAY: The Hindustantimes presents us with a front page ad that is out of the ordinary.  We hope it paid well!

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Jan. 5th This year promises to be a 10

TAKEAWAY: Some thoughts on what 2010 may bring PLUS: In Dubai, the tallest building in the world opens

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Jan. 1st Happy New Year 2010

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Dec. 23rd Merry Christmas to all!

TAKEAWAY: To all of you, my sincere best wishes for a wonderful Christmas!

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Dec. 18th Let’s toast the best of journalism yet to come

TAKEAWAY: As the International Herald Tribune publishes its new Magazine, I am excited to read a piece by Arianna Huffington about the future of journalism. She thinks it is bright. I agree. Reason to celebrate.

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Dec. 17th Happy to stay Down on the Ground (for 3 weeks)

TAKEAWAY: This is my official last day of work (should I say, travel?) for 2009, and I get ready for a little Down on the Ground time with the family.

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Dec. 16th France’s La Tribune: 2010 year of innovation, change

TAKEAWAY: Return to the tabloid format, online only Saturday edition and early posting of the next morning’s edition: all changes in store for France’s financial daily, La Tribune. AND: Our greater tolerance for change

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