Joe Gullo

Jun 08

Traditional Journalism: Is It Old News?

Posted by Joe Gullo | Media | No Comments

I have heard the argument that traditional journalism (newspapers, TV, radio, etc.) are going to become extinct. Some people will say that they are a dying breed of news content.

While we are seeing readership and advertising revenues slip, it’s hard to say that they are becoming extinct. I believe that these mediums will evolve with the changing media consumption habits.

This infographic addresses the changes we have seen in journalism over the past few years:

Traditional Journalism: Is it Old News? infographic by WorldWideLearn.

Do you think traditional journalism is old news?

Photo by: ShironekoEuro

Jun 07

Obama Defends NSA Collecting Data on Americans

Posted by Joe Gullo | News Events | 2 Comments

Information about the NSA collecting data on Americans through their cell phones, Internet services, and credit card transactions is causing quite the firestorm.

A reporter asked a question about the NSA data mining after a press conference Friday in southern California about the Affordable Care Act.

Obama insisted during the press conference that the government was t listening into conversations, but collecting metadata. Metadata would be information like phone numbers, locations, names, etc.

“One of the things we’re going to have to discuss and debate is how are we striking this balance between the need to keep the American people safe and our concerns about privacy,” Obama said.

Obama is welcoming the debate on this issue. Where do you stand? Should the government collect information about us for national security?

Jun 06

Regional Dialect Variation in the US Project

Posted by Joe Gullo | Feature | No Comments

A North Carolina State University graduate student created a series of U.S. dialect maps for one of his class projects.

The student Joshua Katz used data from Bert Vaux’s dialect survey to examine regional dialect variations in the continental United States.

Some of my co-workers were talking about this and testing each other on the different dialects. It’s interesting to see how an area of the country says different things that really mean the same thing.

You can the maps here.

Photo by Kevin Hutchinson

Jun 05

Pew: Majority of Americans Own Smart Phones

Posted by Joe Gullo | Mobile | No Comments

A new report from Pew Research Center shows that a majority of American now own smart phones.

According to the report, “56% of all American adults are now smartphone adopters. One third (35%) have some other kind of cell phone that is not a smartphone, and the remaining 9% of Americans do not own a cell phone at all”.

Do you have a smart phone?

Jun 02

Let’s Get Coffee

Posted by Joe Gullo | Photography | No Comments

I’m definitely all for getting coffee! This sign was outside the Block Gallery & Coffee House in Winooski, Vt. on Sunday.

Oh and they do make amazing coffee if you’re ever in the Burlington, Vt. area.

Jun 01

Lightning in Winooski, VT

Posted by Joe Gullo | Photography | No Comments

After a hazy, hot and humid day a thunderstorm rolled just north of the Winooksi, Vt. area. I captured this photo of lightning from the thunderstorm.

Jun 01

Trust in the US Media Survey

Posted by Joe Gullo | Polling | No Comments

I’m conducting research on trust and the U.S. news media. I’m specifically looking to see if platform matters in trusting a news organization. I’m also looking to see if paywalls influence trust in the news media.

Trust in the media is important. Our duty is to the be the voice of the voiceless. If people do not trust us with sharing accurate and truthful information, then as a press we have failed to serve our duties.

Survey Information

All of the demographic information is optional. Personal information such as name and email addresses will not be published once you submit the survey. Users can opt out of the survey at any time. All questions relating to media consumption are required.

Goal: Have at least 2,000 people answer the survey from around the United States by June 21, 2013.

Methodology and terms of use will be released once the survey results have been published.

FAQ

What happens to the data? Once the survey period ends, I will collect the data and analyze it. Depending on the results, further research and surveys may need to be conducted. Once the data has been properly analyzed, it will be published on this website (www.joegullo.net). All answers will be anonymous.

Can I opt out after my survey is submitted? Yes. This is the main reason I’m collecting names and email addresses. Email me with the name and email address you used in the survey this way I can track down your survey results.

Anyone with further questions or concerns can email me here. I will respond within 24-48 hours.

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May 31