http://blogs.e-rockford.com/bricksandclicks The Rockford Register Star is more than a newspaper: the ink on print or the "bricks" in the News Tower. We're a multimedia news and information company: the "clicks" on our Web site and the TV clips on WREX-13. This blog explains our fast-changing media environment and interacts with our readers to show how and why we do what we do. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:34:48 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Found this article today when I googled "media." David Armano of BusinessWeek says "online communication will get even more popular, more mobile and more exclusive." Not surprising, really. Especially if I look at just how I use Facebook. Where do you think social media is headed? http://blogs.e-rockford.com/bricksandclicks/2009/11/04/social-media-trends-for-2010/ Saw this on Romenesko today and thought it was interesting. Denver Post sports writers will not make any more game predictions. That's an age-old practice in most newsrooms, including ours. Do you think sports reporters should or shouldn't offer their opinions on upcoming games -- pros, college or preps? Does ... http://blogs.e-rockford.com/bricksandclicks/2009/11/02/no-more-predictions/ GO got a makeover. You'll see the new section in Friday's newspaper. Get a peek at the changes in our promo video. Last week, we also launched GO on Twitter. Follow us for the latest news and go-do info. http://blogs.e-rockford.com/bricksandclicks/2009/10/27/go-is-all-new-friday/ Do you agree with this? Why? Why not? [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIFYPQjYhv8[/youtube] http://blogs.e-rockford.com/bricksandclicks/2009/10/20/more-on-social-media/ You already know that you can follow the Register Star and Rockford Woman on social media (rrstar Facebook, rrstar Twitter; RW FB, RW Twitter). And Sports is on Twitter. This week, we launched GO on Twitter. Follow us for the latest news and go-do info. http://blogs.e-rockford.com/bricksandclicks/2009/10/16/on-the-go-follow-go/ Over the weekend, we asked you to nominate a person or organization for our Excalibur & Excelsior awards. We're looking for people or organizations that give back to the Rock River Valley. You can nominate electronically or have forms mailed to you. Deadline to submit nomination papers is Nov. 13. http://blogs.e-rockford.com/bricksandclicks/2009/10/13/time-to-honor-people-who-make-a-difference/ Rockford Woman's third annual Victory Lap Brunch is just one week away. Hopefully it will be warmer than today (it's supposed to be) so that we don't freeze beforehand at the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk in Martin Park, Loves Park. Tickets for the pink champagne reception at Cliffbreakers, Rockford, ... http://blogs.e-rockford.com/bricksandclicks/2009/10/10/dont-go-home-after-the-walk-come-to-the-after-party/ We've got a promotion on our preps football site, Gridiron. You've got a chance to win four tickets to meet the Green Bay Packers this Saturday at Packers Fan Fest at the Eclipse Center in Beloit, Wis. Enter here. Learn more about the event here. http://blogs.e-rockford.com/bricksandclicks/2009/10/07/win-tickets-to-meet-the-pack/ Welcome to College Stars, a new series by the Register Star's Alex Gary. He'll identify former college stars he knows about. He starts with former Rockford West, University of Illinois and American Football League player Marshall Starks. Alex said our lists are uneven. There are 85 names on our football sheet ... http://blogs.e-rockford.com/bricksandclicks/2009/10/01/college-stars-do-you-know-any/ On Wednesday, the Rockford Register Star debuts a new monthly tab section called Living Spaces. It is your guide to the latest in seasonal and trendy designs and decor, as well as local businesses that provide such products and services. Coming up (tentative plan): -- October: Furniture, especially retro themes -- February: Hottest tips ... http://blogs.e-rockford.com/bricksandclicks/2009/09/22/if-you-like-hgtv/