Investigating the Jeff Jarvis CUNY Business Models

Currently exploring Jarvis's business models mentioned in the video linked below to see if they fit the work I am doing in Africa. Always on is still a fantasy for most users. Local radio is migrating to become local media centers. Enjoyed his talk in Bergen back in May, even though he wasn't phyically there. More practical info than his recent talk in Germany. Can't get the video to embed properly.

Guardian Future of Journalism Series

Have been comparing some of the talks given recently on the future of journalism. With paper circulation figures dropping in many countries (though there are exceptions like the Telegraaf in the Netherlands), having a strategy has never been more important than now. I like the way Jeff Javis talks through the options to members of the Guardian teams. So many talks recently have been the rather tired "User Generated Content is going to finish the Biz" line. UGC is one form of collecting contributions, but the future of many organisations is more linked to their wider role in society/community than just raw input from a tiny group of active contributors. Most people tell boring stories. Watching and listening to them is like watching paint dry. Jarvis is a cut above the rest (see video).