Niche News

Bandwidth.29.1

http://www.dallasnews.com/s/dws/spe/2006/sxsw/multimedia.html

DallasNews.com (Dallas, TX)

“Excellent event coverage that cries for words that can be heard, not read.”
-2006 Knight-Batten Advisory Board Judges

Multimedia project by DallasNews.com showcases bands and musicians at the annual South by Southwest Music Festival in Austin. Extensive interactive elements include a video playlist, podcasts, film trailers and synopses, artist bios, photo galleries and a story archive. Information is presented in a non-linear way to encourage exploration and maintain the interest of the site’s under-30 target audience.

Can Cleveland Handle Panhandling?

http://www.neoch.org/grapevine.htm

http://www.neoch.org/grapevine.htm

“A pat on the back for job well done.”
-2006 Knight-Batten Advisory Board Judges

This newspaper produced and distributed by homeless people volunteering as writers, photographers and vendors began in response to legislation making “aggressive panhandling” an arrestable offense. The paper gives homeless people a forum for their opinions and is a source of income for vendors. With over 285,000 papers distributed, the organization has helped create a group to encourage the model’s replication nationwide.

iDivamemphis

http://idivamemphis.com/

The Commercial Appeal (Memphis, TN)

“Good voice. Laudable reach for women readers.”
-2006 Knight-Batten Advisory Board Judges

A Web site, blog and semi-weekly newspaper column by one woman designed to build a community of Greater Memphis women so they can discuss issues that matter to them. The project uses print and online forums to cover a wide variety of topics not normally touched on in The Commercial Appeal newspaper.

asap

http://asap.ap.org/

Associated Press (New York, NY)

“Noteworthy instincts. Something to pay attention to.”
-2006 Knight-Batten Advisory Board Judges

A news service designed by the Associated Press to cover issues in a way that speaks to 18- to 34-year-olds who have turned away from traditional newspapers. More than 300 publications are using asap in print or online.

Empire State Games

http://www.esg2005.com/apps/pbcs.dll/frontpage

The Poughkeepsie Journal (Poughkeepsie, NY)

“A well-done, useful guide to an important state sports event.”
-2006 Knight-Batten Advisory Board Judges

In-depth online and print coverage of the 2005 Empire State Games in New York, including live updates, maps, schedules, and tips for spectators. Articles covered local athletes and the affect of the games on athletes’ families. Image galleries were updated daily and blogs offered a space for fans to post comments about the events.

Little League

http://www.floridatoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/section?Category=SPORTS06

Florida Today (Melbourne, FL)

“Robust coverage that shows how it can be done.”
-2006 Knight-Batten Advisory Board Judges

Extensive coverage of the 2006 Brevard County, Fl., Little League season included text, photographs and videos compiled by Florida Today but also solicited community photos for the Web site. Reporting followed the 7,500 children in 22 leagues across the county.

Broad Street Review

http://www.broadstreetreview.com/

Broad Street Review (Philadelphia, PA)

“A nifty site that opines, informs and critiques.”
-2006 Knight-Batten Advisory Board Judges

Philadelphia arts and culture Web site hosts a forum for coverage, critiques and insights. Screened and edited contributor and reader dialogue provides meaningful commentary rather than just “where to go” information and additional views to those provided by the city’s two daily newspapers.

Lean Plate Club Fit for Fun Family Challenge

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/health/squires/06/familychallenge.html

The Washington Post, Washingtonpost.Newsweek Interactive and WTWP Radio (Arlington, VA)

“Marvelous extension of a beat’s reach.”
-2006 Knight-Batten Advisory Board Judges

A four-week challenge launched in The Washington Post, online and on WTWP radio to help readers and their families improve their summer eating and exercise habits. The Post followed five families as they were given simple weekly food and activities goals. WashingtonPost.com created a narrated Flash package using family profiles and 360-degree panoramas of activity locations.

bostonchinatown.org

http://www.bostonchinatown.org/

Emerson College Journalism (Boston, MA)

“Quintessential visualization of civic mapping ... Tell us more about these people.”
-2006 Knight-Batten Advisory Board Judges

Sixteen Emerson journalism graduate students put in a combined 500 hours of original reporting to develop this web chart. The chart displays connections between more than 100 newsmakers, organization leaders and activists in Boston’s Chinatown based on who talks with whom about local news. The map also acts as a directory with personal profiles available to help people connect.

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