From news reporters to music and technology experts, I’ve noticed a recurring theme at today’s Internet Week sessions: the role of metrics on editorial decisions. The following are paraphrased comments. David Carr from the NY Times: If I just wrote about what’s popular, I would never write about newspapers. Jacqueline Castel from Sacred Bones Records: Music videos have become gimmicky to gain and keep attention. Pete Cashmore from Mashable: You can’t just post the fun stories that get clicks. There must be a mix of stories that you need to know and stories that you want to know.
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From news reporters to music and technology experts, I’ve noticed a recurring theme at today’s Internet Week sessions: the role of metrics on editorial decisions. The following are paraphrased comments.

David Carr from the NY Times: If I just wrote about what’s popular, I would never write about newspapers.

Jacqueline Castel from Sacred Bones Records: Music videos have become gimmicky to gain and keep attention.

Pete Cashmore from Mashable: You can’t just post the fun stories that get clicks. There must be a mix of stories that you need to know and stories that you want to know.

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