tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post7051849455421531419..comments2023-11-05T06:26:51.316-05:00Comments on Gannett Blog: USAT | The smallest headline on the biggest storyJim Hopkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16712746705871119746noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-68668136767692834552012-06-30T10:27:00.872-04:002012-06-30T10:27:00.872-04:00“Refers to those in the U.S. without documentation...“Refers to those in the U.S. without documentation.” 1:30 PM<br /><br />If true, then USAT writing “27 million are Americans” when they clearly are not is a slap in the face to professional journalist who vowed to the tell the truth and to the readers they serve.<br /><br />Frankly, if anyone needs proof on why big media is increasingly less trusted, then all need look no further than USAT’s Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-65489773567729595402012-06-29T18:05:22.866-04:002012-06-29T18:05:22.866-04:00@8:20 a.m. well put. I especially liked your line ...@8:20 a.m. well put. I especially liked your line about logic.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-50178814847567456072012-06-29T13:30:53.005-04:002012-06-29T13:30:53.005-04:00Refers to those in the U.S. without documentation....Refers to those in the U.S. without documentation. They are barred from the exchanges. So they'll still us emergency rooms. USAT incorrectly refers to them as "Americans.". Go figure...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-64103169618156638882012-06-29T12:25:35.041-04:002012-06-29T12:25:35.041-04:00My opinion is that USAT increasingly misplays stor...My opinion is that USAT increasingly misplays stories -- particularly in the last couple of years. This either is due to poor/unseasoned news judgment or bad design skills, or both. Regardless, USAT is showing a lot of stress fractures from being short staffed and having an increasingly inexperienced editorial staff. I don't think anyone can deny that journalism at the nation's newspaper Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-3441379352664688902012-06-29T12:22:02.200-04:002012-06-29T12:22:02.200-04:00That small headline was online last night. Today&#...That small headline was online last night. Today's print edition carries a banner headline saying, "Still standing."<br /><br />For now, you can <a href="http://www.newseum.org/todaysfrontpages/hr.asp?fpVname=USAT&ref_pge=gal&b_pge=2" rel="nofollow">see it on the Newseum's website.</a>Jim Hopkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16712746705871119746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-30491944656878624652012-06-29T12:12:27.889-04:002012-06-29T12:12:27.889-04:00On Morning Joe he held up the New york times, Wash...On Morning Joe he held up the New york times, Washington Post, and the Boston Globe. All had huge headlines and front page stories. He didn't show USA Today it's small headline. No wonder why USA today is disappearing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-15352001904232143612012-06-29T12:11:11.224-04:002012-06-29T12:11:11.224-04:00Who are the 27 million Americans USA Today’s story...Who are the 27 million Americans USA Today’s story refers to that won’t have health insurance even after this law goes in to affect as wasn’t this going to cover all Americans?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-44119657439602267432012-06-29T12:04:24.865-04:002012-06-29T12:04:24.865-04:00If you want to see how to do it, see how NYT did i...If you want to see how to do it, see how NYT did it yesterday, and last night, etc. No screamer headline, but several heads and pix gallery, plenty of context, reefer links,etc.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-52666861494548242602012-06-29T10:29:47.804-04:002012-06-29T10:29:47.804-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-4005145175115551972012-06-29T09:54:44.339-04:002012-06-29T09:54:44.339-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-37058856452934492012012-06-29T08:20:37.740-04:002012-06-29T08:20:37.740-04:00We've relaunched different products more often...We've relaunched different products more often than the space shuttle fleet. <br /><br />At some point, the decision has to be made that profit comes before revenue and unprofitable stuff needs to go away.<br /><br />Why do we print lists of homes for sale, in books or ROP? Anyone who wants a home will go where they can see everything in their price range, weeding out everything else Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-26146838697867118712012-06-29T07:03:02.542-04:002012-06-29T07:03:02.542-04:009:35 That was not meant to be a tease. I was askin...9:35 That was not meant to be a tease. I was asking for readers' opinion on that particular story.<br /><br />This post was and is about USAT's online presentation of a huge news event -- not about the content of its coverage. (In fact, that's a lot of terrific stuff there.)<br /><br />Too often, USAT's homepage presentation doesn't give enough weight to big news, and this wasJim Hopkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16712746705871119746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-55701192055607604942012-06-29T01:46:21.920-04:002012-06-29T01:46:21.920-04:00You are nitpicking, Jim. Digital has far broader, ...You are nitpicking, Jim. Digital has far broader, endemic problems. It should be the dog, not the tail. But no manger inspires any confidence and the second guessing amongt staff and print siders is rampant.<br /><br /> Keystone Cops meets The Three Stooges with a little Yaba Dabba Do thrown in.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-32318206827568791102012-06-28T22:36:40.469-04:002012-06-28T22:36:40.469-04:00You are correct Jim. What a shame.You are correct Jim. What a shame.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-35943980261794293272012-06-28T21:35:18.306-04:002012-06-28T21:35:18.306-04:00Stop with the idiotic tease, Hopkins. This is like...Stop with the idiotic tease, Hopkins. This is like when you were in front of the board. . If you have criticisms to make, make them.<br /><br />I find the what next full of useful and well-organized information that affects real people, not just the politics of it which is covered elsewhere.<br /><br />What is your problem? You're like Edward G. Robinson in 10 Commandants. Where's your Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-74097962325525105312012-06-28T21:04:12.260-04:002012-06-28T21:04:12.260-04:008:58 Have you read that "What's next in h...8:58 Have you read that <a href="http://www.usatoday.com/money/industries/health/story/2012-06-28/health-care-ruling-whats-next/55900370/1" rel="nofollow">"What's next in healthcare story"</a>?Jim Hopkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16712746705871119746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-42450422722113187182012-06-28T20:59:00.429-04:002012-06-28T20:59:00.429-04:00Where IS Kramer?Where IS Kramer?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-89370575275879784082012-06-28T20:58:24.378-04:002012-06-28T20:58:24.378-04:00Literally 10 hours after the decision, to still be...Literally 10 hours after the decision, to still be screaming about the ruling would be nuts. Usa Today has plenty of strong smart coverage and readers can find it.<br /><br />This is really reaching. Your example is the page at 8:20 at night!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-63077041977501818102012-06-28T20:51:36.111-04:002012-06-28T20:51:36.111-04:00On this story, what would be an example of the kin...On this story, what would be an example of the kind of "pronounced voice" Larry Kramer is seeking?Jim Hopkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16712746705871119746noreply@blogger.com