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Chris Hogg is the CEO of Digital Journal, Inc., a pioneer in the world of citizen media. Chris oversees the company's various online properties such as DigitalJournal.com, Digital Journal TV and the company's mobile news site at DigitalJournal.mobi.
Chris holds a degree in Broadcast Journalism from Ryerson University in Toronto, and has extensive experience in broadcast television, radio, print and online media.
Making hundreds of appearances on TV and radio stations each year, Chris is often called upon by international media to comment on trends in technology and Internet culture, as well as provide insight into the economic and business strategies of tech companies around the world.
Chris has worked in both Canada and abroad, and has worked, or made appearances, with many news programs and publications including: CBC News, Fifth Estate, CBC Sports, CTV News, City News, CP24, Global News, Business News Network, Daily Planet, Space, Sun TV, Toronto Star, Globe and Mail, as well as dozens of syndicated TV and radio networks.
If you've got a question about the site, post it in the DigitalJournal.com Help Group, or join the Addicts Group for regular updates about what's happening on the site.
Find Chris on the Web...
• Press Coverage & TV Appearances
• Personal website, chrishogg.me
• Follow Chris on Twitter
• Watch Chris on YouTube
• Digital Journal Facebook Group
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At the Web 2.0 conference today, Microsoft's Qi Lu confirmed his company has signed a strategic partnership with both Twitter and Facebook to include real-time updates into search results. The implications for both news and search are enormous.
Published Oct 21, 2009 by ■ Chris Hogg in Internet
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Companies spend a lot of money to get visible but in today's hyper-connected world, it's increasingly not enough to stand out. As we move to a more social Web, it's becoming more important to replace traditional PR tactics with online conversations.
Published Oct 19, 2009 by ■ Chris Hogg in Business
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How often do you check your Facebook? What about Twitter? Are you on Friendfeed more times in a day than you talk to your colleagues at work? You're not alone. According to a new study, people under the age of 35 are highly addicted to social media.
Published Oct 13, 2009 by ■ Chris Hogg in Internet
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In response to feedback from readers and contributors, we're happy to announce all Digital Journalists are now capable of editing any article on the site. The move was made in an effort to increase quality and accuracy on DigitalJournal.com.
Published Sep 11, 2009 by ■ Chris Hogg in Internet
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DigitalJournal.com is happy to announce it will host a unique panel discussion featuring some of the most influential leaders in Canadian media. "The Future of Media" will explore changes in mainstream media and user-generated content.
Published Aug 21, 2009 by ■ Chris Hogg in Internet
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Citizen journalism takes heat for lack of credibility, poor original writing and biased reporting. DigitalJournal.com investigates its failings, its potential and how the future of journalism can blend citizen voices with traditional reporting.
Published May 13, 2009 by ■ Chris Hogg in Business
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Polls show a decline in trust levels of the mainstream media. Some journalists say media empires aren't pushing their employees hard enough. New media tools are changing journalism, and critics say the mainstream press needs to evolve.
Published May 12, 2009 by ■ Chris Hogg in Business
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Technology continues to have a profound impact on the future of media, and citizen journalism is increasingly becoming the elephant in the newsroom. Online news is crippling mainstream media and giving people the power to report the news as they see it.
Published May 11, 2009 by ■ Chris Hogg in Business
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A local community in the East end of Toronto is in shock today after a house fire claimed the lives of two women. As many as two dozen trucks and 70 firefighters were called in to fight the fire that started around 1 a.m. Thursday morning.
Published Apr 23, 2009 by ■ Chris Hogg in World
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DigitalJournal.com was a pioneer in revenue-sharing when it launched its user-generated news site in 2006. We've shared revenue with Digital Journalists who report news and help us grow. We're now introducing a new pay structure as well as bonus payments.
Published Mar 31, 2009 by ■ Chris Hogg in Business
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According to a letter released by TMZ, Nadya Suleman has been offered up to $1 million to star in a porn film produced by Vivid Entertainment. Suleman recently gave birth to eight babies, earning her the nickname "Octo-Mom."
Published Feb 25, 2009 by ■ Chris Hogg in Business
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Digital Journal is rolling out many new features and tools in 2009. To get started, we're happy to announce a name change for contributors, a news assignment desk and a design makeover.
Published Feb 17, 2009 by ■ Chris Hogg in Business
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According to a U.S. study released today, smoking marijuana may increase a male's risk of developing testicular cancer by as much as 70 per cent compared to those who don't smoke pot.
Published Feb 9, 2009 by ■ Chris Hogg in Health
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Digital Journal is proud to announce a partnership with VoiceCorp. Using VoiceCorp's realistic text-to-speech technology called ReadSpeaker, you can now listen to every article on DigitalJournal.com or save them as MP3s to listen later while on the go.
Published Dec 19, 2008 by ■ Chris Hogg in Internet
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U.S. President George W. Bush announced $17.4 billion (USD) in short-term financing to the auto sector in a press conference Friday. Both GM and Chrysler will be able to take advantage of the loans, while Ford said it doesn't need cash immediately.
Published Dec 19, 2008 by ■ Chris Hogg in Business
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According to a report, two of the big three are back at the table discussing a merger. Merger talks were reopened after Cerberus Capital Management LP, owner of Chrysler, said it would be willing to give away part of its ownership of the company.
Published Dec 18, 2008 by ■ Chris Hogg in Business
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Ontario Lieutenant Governor David Onley is fired up. A disabled man for most of his life, he is working to encourage people to shed myths about disabilities and start enacting real change. Disability, he says, is much more than a cane or a wheelchair.
Published Dec 16, 2008 by ■ Chris Hogg in Politics
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The last thing you'd expect a politician to admit is how North America could learn something from China when it comes to human rights. In an exclusive interview with David Onley, Lieutenant Governor of the Province of Ontario, he said just that.
Published Dec 16, 2008 by ■ Chris Hogg in Politics
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With the launch of RIM's first touch-screen BlackBerry, cellphone users everywhere now want to know if the Storm is worth the hype. Is it really an "iPhone killer?" We give you an in-depth look into how the Storm went horribly wrong.
Published Dec 11, 2008 by ■ Chris Hogg in Technology
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The highly-anticipated BlackBerry Storm is launching officially in Canada today. DigitalJournal.com has learned Telus will make the Storm available for $249 under a three-year contract, or $599 without a contract.
Published Dec 10, 2008 by ■ Chris Hogg in Technology
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