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Alternatives to Google Alerts - Is it Next for the Cut?
Monday, 8th April 2013
Google is the topic of conversation for the wrong reasons at the moment, from its copyright battles to disgruntlement over the recent cull of Google Reader. Now it seems free web monitoring service Google Alerts is providing poor results, leading to speculation about its closure. Penny Crossland looks at some alternative free alerting services and puts them to the test.
Fair Use vs Free Ride - Meltwater Loses US Copyright Battle
Wednesday, 3rd April 2013
The debate over copyright in the digital sphere continues with the recent ruling in the Meltwater/Associated Press battle. Central to the decision was whether or not Meltwater was driving subscribers to third-party news sites or acting as a source in itself, and how much free information constitutes "too much".
US Politico Bucks the Trend by Printing a New Magazine
Wednesday, 20th March 2013
While major newspaper publishers in Europe, such as the Financial Times, the Telegraph Group and the Irish Times have re-stated their commitment to digital business models, there is one journalistic anomaly in the US, which appears to be going against the trend. Politico, the must-read website for all observers of Washington news is preparing to launch a print magazine. Is this a genuine commitment to print or a marketing tool for its subscription business?
NYT Targets Coffee Drinkers - Who Stands to Gain?
Friday, 8th March 2013
Newspapers publishers have long come to the realisation that the future of their businesses lies online – the ongoing debate is now how to make money from digital content. However, with so many search engines and aggregators offering free access to news, enticing readers to content behind paywalls is becoming an increasing problem. Penny Crossland examines marketing tactics used by major US newspapers such as The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times.
Google Claims Victory in German Copyright Battle. But Has It Lost the War?
Wednesday, 6th March 2013
Google has been battling it out on the copyright front with European publishers in the last few months. However, while the search engine has been claiming victory of sorts on all fronts, not everybody agrees that Google is gaining the upper hand. Penny Crossland examines exactly what constitutes "victory".
Nothing But the Facts - Truth Teller Debunks Falsehoods
Tuesday, 5th February 2013
In a world where we are constantly bombarded with information, it can be difficult to distinguish fact from fiction. This is particularly hard during election campaigns, when we are reliant on our politicians to give us the facts to make informed decisions for our future. Unfortunately, being 'economical with the truth' appears to be part of politicians' tactics to get elected. Help could be at hand with an automated fact-checking application called 'Truth Teller', developed by The Washington Post.
Product Report: CODiE Finalists - Best Media & Information Monitoring Solution
Thursday, 31st January 2013
The CODiE Awards of Excellence are being presented this week and Robin Neidorf rounds up FreePint's recent mini reviews of two of the finalists in the Best Media & Information Monitoring Category: Nexis Media Coverage Analyzer and CisionPoint.
FreePint Report: CODiE Finalists - Best Media & Information Monitoring Solution
Thursday, 31st January 2013
The CODiE Awards of Excellence are being presented this week and Robin Neidorf rounds up FreePint's recent mini reviews of two of the finalists in the Best Media & Information Monitoring Category: Nexis Media Coverage Analyzer and CisionPoint.
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Mini Review: Nexis Media...
Mini Review: Nexis Media Coverage Analyzer
Tuesday, 29th January 2013
For media professionals, reviewing media coverage is an essential but often time-consuming aspect of their role. Robin Neidorf reviews Nexis Media Coverage Analyzer, a sophisticated tool which uses citation data and metadata to provide visual reports on trends and changes in media coverage, helping PR and communications professionals to identify which media campaigns are working most effectively, which need to be tweaked, and to analyse competitor activity.
Easier Broadcast News Searches - Both Sides of the Pond
Thursday, 10th January 2013
The latest smart devices combine with increasingly sophisticated streaming technology to make it easier for us to consume broadcast news wherever we are. Our appetite for TV news online is increasing and watching news on televisions is declining in favour of a mix of computer-based devices. Creating easy access to archived broadcast news is now a vital part of information professionals' roles as searching video news becomes an important part of the search strategy.
Wikipedia Beats Traditional Media at Breaking News?
Friday, 4th January 2013
We seem to trust breaking news provided by the 140 characters allowed on Twitter more than the in-depth articles to be found on Wikipedia but should we revise our viewpoint? And should traditional media outlets include more input from amateurs in their reports? Penny Crossland considers crowdsourced news from Twitter and Wikipedia along with research from Brian Keegan, a post-doctoral research fellow in computational science who specialises in information flows of news output on Wikipedia and recently analysed the way that reports on the Connecticut school shooting developed on the site.
Can Factiva.com Follow the Major Steps it Made in 2011?
Wednesday, 12th December 2012
2011 saw a significant step forward in the evolution of Factiva.com including the launch of an iPad application and the addition of 19 million company profiles. Andrew Grave investigates whether Factiva has been able to maintain the momentum in 2012.
Product Review of Factiva.com: Executive Summary
Wednesday, 12th December 2012
Factiva is a business intelligence tool with a traditional strength in news. In this executive summary Andrew Grave explores the many changes Factiva has made in 2012.
Factiva.com: Other Products & Contact Details
Tuesday, 11th December 2012
The concluding part of Andrew Grave's review of Factiva.com highlights other Factiva products which could be of interest to information professionals.
Factiva.com: Social Media and Conclusion
Tuesday, 11th December 2012
Andrew Grave highlights the company's social media presence and initiatives. He summarises his thoughts and urges Factiva.com users to try the Simple Search and Homepage features in order to gain quick access to the rich content.
Factiva.com: Pricing, Training and Customer Support
Tuesday, 11th December 2012
Andrew Grave looks at the wide variety of training materials and methods available for Factiva.com as well as customer support options. Pricing details are described generally, and readers are encouraged to follow up directly with Factiva for more informaitonthe pricing plans available for small businesses and corporates.
Factiva.com: Alerts
Tuesday, 11th December 2012
Continuing his review of Factiva.com's business intelligence tool, Andrew Grave assimilates the different 'alert' options on offer and finds out how to tailor the search parameters, format and delivery options.
Factiva.com: Introduction and FreePint's View
Monday, 10th December 2012
Ten years ago Factiva.com was one of only two go-to tools for news; now there are many more competitors in the marketplace. Andrew Grave puts Factiva.com through its paces and finds out whether the investment in content and functionality, in the face of competition from a myriad of free and premium sources, has paid off.
Trusted Sources in the Digital Age - Who Will be Your Guide?
Tuesday, 4th December 2012
The topic of last week's TFPL Connect event, entitled "The changing balance of power in communication and information delivery" is one discussed by FreePint contributors almost every week and has a significant impact on the way that information professionals go about their business. Jonathan Charles, a distinguished former BBC foreign correspondent and now director for communications at the European Bank for Reconstruction & Development, gave a fascinating presentation on the importance of good research and accurate information sources to communication professionals.
CisionPoint: Even Better After All These Years
Thursday, 29th November 2012
From 1892 to 2012, Cision has evolved from clipping service to all-in-one PR and communication publishing and relationship management tool. Reviewer Connie Crosby comments on her positive experience with CisionPoint and notes the unique value of partnerships... and of human researchers to improve the data.
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