Old Media Gets a Lifeline

I don’t like making fun of “old media” and adhering to stereotypes. But this video did get me chuckling.

I think it also points to a new media stereotype. “New wireless earbuds,” “Brittany Spears crotch shots” and “best mashups of the month.”

Those are some of the suggested story ideas from the new media folk. While the mayoral scandel sounds silly coming from the old media reporter with that cliche accent – there is something to be said about reporting on the local stories.

Obviously there are lots of bloggers covering the local – the scandals, etc. But the vast majority of those blogs are struggling while tech and gossip blogs flourish. I do think there will be a day, however, when this video isn’t a joke – old media reporters will become the new media blogger – and there will be a gut check period for everyone in determining what they cover.