A new computer program that writes news stories may find itself dueling with a new computer program that detects fake stories. Or, they may learn from each other. Steve Lohr, writing in The New York Times, describes the new writing program developed by Narrative Science in conjunction with Northwestern University. Stories produced by the program… Continue Reading
Author Archives: Glenn Campbell
When Journalists AttacK?
Auto journalists are getting kicked by their brethren and ignored in at least one case by their sources. . . . The Truth About Cars Edward Niedermeyer says “the pimpatorial game is becoming more subtle and cites the participation of Jean Jennings and her Automobile Magazine staff in one of Ford’s sock puppet TV commercials…. Continue Reading
John Matras The Car Buzzard
Like many a young husband and father considering how to put a few more bucks in the family coffers, John Matras looked at magazines in the late ‘70s and naively said to himself, “I can do that.”
Summer Lane Changes
James Bell, most recently with Kelley Blue Book, is now head of Consumer Affairs for General Motors. The move east made it necessary for Bell to relinquish his post as president of the L.A.-based Motor Press Guild. (Laura Burstein succeeded him). With GM, Bell “will provide expertise on issues facing automotive consumers. He will engage… Continue Reading
Creeping Towards Conformity
Aaron Barr reports in Media Daily, “According to research company Strategy Analytics, 13% of U.S. households will participate in bundled offerings that include fixed voice, Internet, television and mobile voice services by 2016.” That’s a fourfold increase over the current levels, says Ben Piper, director of Multiplay Market Dynamics for Strategy Analytics. . . …. Continue Reading