Story Budgets

SLUG: KWFILM
The story: How the music industry is using film to promote itself. Examples include 3D “concert” movies, television shows, and soundtracks.
I will try to talk to someone who has seen one of the 3D shows, maybe vs. someone who has seen a real version, a professional in the music business, and someone who is in a band that has used this technology, or wants to, what they think,etc.
Reporter/Editor :Katie Weise/Blakeney Spong
Photos/Graphics: If I can get a picture of a band performing? Or someone wearing a Hannah Montana/Jonas Brothers shirt.
Length: 500 to 600 words
Deadline: Next Tuesday


SLUG: SSSOCIALMUSIC
The story: Looking at local musicians and how their presence on the internet and social media websites compares to their popularity in the music scene, number of fans, etc.
Reporter/Editor: Sydney Slotkin/Patrick Hooper
Photos/Graphics: A picture of a concert, or a screenshot of an artist’s twitter or facebook page
Length: 500 to 600 words
Deadline: Next Tuesday

SLUG: THITUNESRISE
The story: I hope to study and report on the nature of iTunes and its crossover appeal, granting exposure to any number of “small-time” artists.. Specifically, I find it interesting to note that otherwise obscure artists now have the chance to upload songs directly to iTunes, rather than going through the trials and tribulations of trying to secure a recording contract. It could be a study of the Internet music star in general, although the focus will remain mostly over the iTunes aspect.
Reporter/Editor: Thomas Patrick Hooper/Sydney Slotkin
Photos/Graphics: None (unless you want to see a screenshot of iTunes)
Length: 500 to 600 words
Deadline: Beginning of class next week

SLUG: BSSpotify
The story: Information about the rise of Spotify; what it is, why it’s important, where it came from, etc. I will try and talk to Bruce Burch/Keith Perissi (Music Business Directors), people who use iTunes, Pandora, etc and show differences/similarities
Reporter/Editor: Blakeney Spong/Katie Weise
Photos/Graphics: not sure yet; maybe a picture of someone on Spotify
Length: 500 to 600 words
Deadline: Next Tuesday

KLSOCIALCLASS
The story: How professors are using social media to reach out to students and whether students appreciate the use of Facebook/Twitter/etc. in the classroom.
Type of story: News feature
Reporter/Photographer: Kristen Luca
Editor: Christopher Benton
Length: ~600 words
Photos: No
Deadline: September 8th, 2009


MNSOCIALMARK
The story: How businesses and companies are implementing social media tools to promote themselves and advertise.
Type of story: News feature
Reporter/Photographer: Megan Niager
Editor: Ali Rosenberger
Length: ~600 words
Photos: No
Deadline: September 8th, 2009

ARSOCIALJOBS
The story: Explosion of new job opportunities and positions being created because of the growing popularity of social media.
Type of story: News feature
Reporter/Photographer: Ali Rosenberger
Editor: Megan Niager
Length: ~600 words
Photos: No
Deadline: September 8th, 2009

CBTWITTERBRAND
The story: Twitter is being used as an extension of bands’ lifestyle branding.
Type of story: News feature
Reporter/Photographer: Christopher Benton
Editor: Kristen Luca
Length: ~600 words
Photos: Yes
Deadline: September 8th, 2009

SLUG:LWTEXT
The story: Texting on a cell phone can be a perilous distraction while driving a car. There has been talk of implementing a law against this.
Type of story: News Feature
Reporter/Photographer: Lauren Willson
Editor: Ashley Bene
Length: 500-700 words
Photos: Yes
Deadline: September 8, 2009

SLUG: ABGPS
The story: Is GPS helpful or not? Students opinions on using GPS when navigating around Athens as new and current students.
Type of story: News Feature
Reporter/Photographer: Ashley Bene
Editor: Lauren Willson
Length: 500-700 words
Photos: Yes
Deadline: September 8, 2009



SLUG: AEBMW
The story: New technology in BMW vehicle that does not start if driver has had too much to drink. Research this new feature and get opinions from drivers and competing car dealers
Type of story: News Feature
Reporter/Photographer: Alexis Economy
Editor: Dana Hortman
Length: 500-700 words
Photos: maybe
Deadline: September 8, 2009


SLUG: DHTWD
The story: Research effects of “talking on the phone while driving” legislation and comparing local legislation in different counties in Georgia.
Type of story: News Feature
Reporter/Photographer: Dana Hortman
Editor: Alexis Economy
Length: 500-700 words
Photos: yes
Deadline: September 8, 2009



ADTICKETS
The story: How the new football ticket process has impacted student ticket purchases. Why freshmen and sophomores got full packages.
Type of story: News feature
Reporter/Photographer: Amanda Duval
Editor: Sarah Pelham
Length: 600
Photos: Ticket booth?
Deadline: Sept. 8, 11 a.m.

SPLIC
The story: Student use of laptops or cellphones in class. For better or worse? Teacher thoughts, student thoughts.
Type of story: News feature
Reporter/Photographer: Sarah Pelham
Editor: Erin Dillard
Length: 600
Photos: Laptops in auditorium
Deadline: Sept. 8, 11 a.m.

EDPRECOLLEGE
The story: How technology has changed over the past 5 years, and how it has changed education in the classroom at the k12 level. Compare and contrast the past with the present. Teacher views and student views.
Type of story: News feature
Reporter/Photographer: Erin Dillard
Editor: Jessica Cole
Length: 600
Photos: Classroom
Deadline: Sept. 8, 11 a.m.

JCBEHAVIOR
The story: How student behavior and performance has changed with new technology, like internet, science, television, social media. Are students smarter, lazier, or less able to focus?
Type of story: News feature
Reporter/Photographer: Jessica Cole
Editor: Amanda Duval
Length: 600
Photos: Students at computer, watching tv
Deadline: Sept. 8, 11 a.m.