Comments on: The Geeks Shall Inherit the Airwaves – Why Economics Are Killing ‘Old Media’

By: Renny

Renny — Sat, 06 Nov 2010 17:52:14 +0000

Well said with a great post, I have seen many papers in the past few years disappear many of which were around for hundreds of years before. Many of the local papers where I am at are trying to amp up the Online prsenece.

By: Chris

Chris — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:06:57 +0000

Oh, Geeks! I thought it said Greeks! Same difference?

By: Robert

Robert — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:19:46 +0000

Great post, John, but I am going to have to disagree with your closing line. It is about the people, not only the technology. When I say this, I am referring to people’s habits, and ways they have been educated and raised on. If the people can not change with the times, then it’s the people that have failed, not technology is to blame for a demise of that certain sector.

Sometimes you can’t teach an old dog new tricks.

For the companies and people that have invested so much time and money into various things, they can simply cut their losses, or die off. That again is based on people’s interests and egos. I for one, like to keep up with things, especially if my business or industry is making large sums of money. Look at all the oil companies investing in “green” technologies. These are the things that will wipe them out, if they don’t adjust to the trend.

Smart companies leave their egos at the door, plan well ahead into the future, diversify, and make the switch when needed. The others, are left clinging to hope, which will fade in time.

By: JoseGregorio

JoseGregorio — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:39:46 +0000

By: Chris Jean

Chris Jean — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:18:13 +0000

Great post John! I keep hearing news stories about how the internet is killing investigative jounalism. No, it’s killing newspaper and television holding companies’ investments and classical reporters’ jobs. So of course the old-school media is doing everything they can with the remaining power that they have to push out a message of “that competing technology will stab you in the back, remember who your true friend and ally is!”

I also hear people say that the internet will never support quality journalism. Really? Isn’t that exactly the same thing that the newspapers said about television when television journalism started gaining steam? The turning point then was the JFK assassination as reported live by Walter Cronkite.

I remember when the September 11th attacks happened, everyone around me didn’t turn on TVs; rather, they flooded the net since you can get the information you want on the net rather than having it spoon fed to you. That was eight years ago, so how much more likely are people to do the same thing now?

By: Richard Cummings

Richard Cummings — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:03:28 +0000

I think the two types of media have a complimentary relationship: New Media provides an avenue for newcomers to make inroads into traditional media. Old Media can embrace new content and delivery mechanisms with new media, thus expanding their audience and energizing their base.

By: fas

fas — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:59:48 +0000

Technology will keep changing, its the duty of the people to keep up or loose.

By: James Moralde

James Moralde — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:11:51 +0000

Besides lesser cost for advertisers, they also have the option of laser precision targeting of their intended audience. New media is the hands down winner.

By: Justin Carmony

Justin Carmony — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:42:42 +0000

I think you’ve nailed the basics down really well. What do you think about the idea of the government “bailing” out “traditional” media?

By: Dinar

Dinar — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:03:18 +0000

Dear John P. You rigth.