Unless you believe in ‘Intelligent Design’ you must agree the traditional printed newspaper industry is in trouble.  Some say its because of the current economic downturn, some people will say its consumers changing media consumption habits, it doesn’t really matter.

The real problem is that some journalists, media outlets and advertisers are ignoring the fact consumers and the media industry is changing.

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Newcastle’s first Coffee Morining for twitterer’s didn’t look too healthy at 8am this Friday morning with me sitting on my own in the Baristaba Expresso Café, staring uncomfortably at any person straying near the café entrance.

But after what felt like an hour, I got a knowing look and wink from a dude wearing a red t-shirt. Luckily, it was Wayde Christie. Within minutes of his arrival our table was full of twitterer’s and chatter with everyone who said they were going to be there, sitting drinking great coffee.

The conversation was great, the people were great and our view of the Port of Newcastle was absolutely perfect. Can’t wait until next week’s coffee.

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After listening to Sydney’s successful Coffee Morning tweet-ups, I’ve decided to pull my finger out and start Newcastle’s very own Coffee Morning.

So, if you are in or around Newcastle this Friday morning and can find a free parking spot near The Boardwalk at Honeysuckle around 8am, it would be great to see you all.

The venue is Baristaba Expresso just behind the Silo bar which serves some of the best coffee in Newcastle. I have been told!!!

No agenda’s…just coffee and conversation.

If you would like more information just tweet me on @themarketeraus

Even if our local media doesn’t notice or just plainly ignores, Newcastle has a thriving urban micro-blogging scene happening on Twitter.

It may not be as large as Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane micro-blogging communities or have lots of well organised Twitter events, but we have enthusiasm and a growing influence.

This is why I have decided to recognise our local secene with the formation of the ‘Most Influential Newcastle Twitterer’s’ list.

I hope to publish it every month.

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