Twinjury n.— «On May 29th, James Coleman of Bristol smacked his skull on a tree branch while filing updates to the Twitter service (or tweeting) from his Blackberry during a run. His accident spawned a new word: a “Twinjury...
screamer n.— Note: In print journalism, “screamer” can also refer to a large, bold headline. «The exclamation mark—or “screamer,” as it is sometimes called by journalists—is often derided as the most brash and...
journo-lobbying n.— «In the US, the integration of journalism and PR is further advanced, and a recent trend has been labelled “journo-lobbying.” Tech Central Station, a Washington-based project pioneered by the journalist...
churnalism n.— «There has been much comment in the press this week following the coverage of Nick Davies book “Flat Earth News” where he states that “Churnalism” has replaced real journalism…and...
Winalot journalism n.— Note: Winalot is a brand of dog food sold in the United Kingdom. The reference suggests journalists are treated as pets, given tidbits and handouts as long as they are cooperative. «For years any big “exclusive”...
citjo n.— «With an accelerated news cycle and so many disasters and global events to cover, a new type of open-source reporting, citizen journalism, has stepped in to fill the breach. Before you think citizen journalism involves a...