Tag Archives: Media

Hyperlinked Society: [adult swim] v. YouTube

By alex | Published: 6/11/2006
At the Hyperlinked Society conference, it was suggested that hype over new technology often outstripped real audience numbers. The challenge came from Jack Wakshlag, from Turner, to Jeff Jarvis, of BuzzMachine and other climes. The example given was that it was stupid to talk about the “immense popularity” of YouTube when the audience numbers were […]
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Yarrr.

By alex | Published: 6/4/2006
Went to see District B13 on opening day with two friends. Throw in the popcorn and soda, and we were at nearly $50. It’s especially expensive to see films in New York, but it’s expensive to see them anywhere. I still go and see a movie whenever there is anything remotely watchable in the theater. […]
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Blackboard Blogging

By alex | Published: 4/5/2006
Just flew into town and boy does my back hurt. Wait, I don’t know if I got that right. The Washington Post is running a few short articles on edublogging: an overview titled Blackboard Blogging, an article about the illustrious Will Richardson, a sidebar from Jessica, who is helping me out this semester, and an […]
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Maybe later on the TV…

By alex | Published: 3/30/2006
I was on WB11 News (New York City), on a segment of “News you can use” (to promote your network’s entertainment offerings). Yes, it’s pretty sensationalistic, but it got the facts right, I think. Anyway, if you were ever dying to see a video of me walking down the street engaged in conversation, here’s your […]
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