Backpack Journalism Response from Meg Burcke

“Backpack Journalism is Here to Stay” by Jane Stevens appeared to have a greater understanding of the issue. Her experience as a multi-media reporter allowed her a clearer view of the issues involved in the transition from single platform reporting to multi-platform reporting. The fact that the article addressed the pressure to cut costs, while maintaining the validity of new media was impressive. I also enjoyed her projections about the world ahead, the reactions of early-adaptors vs. those seeped in tradition and the emphasis that this may be a step to the right answer. Time has proven Stevens’ theories, and drug others like Stone kicking and screaming along for the ride.