Jeff Jarvis
Full Name and Common Aliases
Jeff Jarvis is a renowned American author, journalist, and professor of journalism.
Birth and Death Dates
Born on April 3, 1954, in St. Louis, Missouri, USA.
Nationality and Profession(s)
American; Author, Journalist, Professor of Journalism
Early Life and Background
Jarvis grew up in a family that valued education and encouraged his curiosity about the world around him. His interest in writing began at an early age, and he started contributing to his high school newspaper while still a student. After completing his secondary education, Jarvis attended Washington University in St. Louis, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and history.
Major Accomplishments
Jarvis's professional career spans over four decades, during which he has held various positions that have allowed him to make significant contributions to the field of journalism. Some of his notable accomplishments include:
He was the editor-in-chief at Entertainment Weekly from 1998 to 2005.
Jarvis served as a professor and director of the Tow-Knight Center for Entrepreneurial Journalism at the City University of New York's Graduate School of Journalism from 2010 to 2017.
In addition to his work in journalism, Jarvis has also been an adjunct scholar at Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism.Notable Works or Actions
Some notable works and actions by Jeff Jarvis include:
What Would Google Do?: Jarvis wrote this book in 2009, which explores how businesses can innovate and succeed in the digital age.
Public Parts: How Sharing in the Digital Age Transforms Everything (2011): This book examines the impact of sharing on society and individuals' lives.
Battling Headhunters: Jarvis wrote this column for Media Studies Journal, where he shared his thoughts on the changing media landscape.
Impact and Legacy
Jarvis's work has had a profound impact on the journalism industry. His ideas about innovation, entrepreneurship, and sharing have inspired many professionals to adapt to the digital age. As a professor, he has mentored numerous students who are now contributing to the field in various capacities.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
Jarvis is widely quoted for his insights on journalism, technology, and society. His thought-provoking ideas have appeared in major publications such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and NPR. He has also been a guest on several TV programs, including "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" and CNN's "Reliable Sources."
Quotes by Jeff Jarvis
I believe the internet could prove to be as momentous an invention, as profound a platform. This is why we must protect the net from the control of governments and corporations – especially because they are the objects of the disruption technology enables. Only if it remains as open as the printing press for anyone – no, everyone – to use can the net.
I can use my credit card to send money to the Ku Klux Klan, to antiabortion fanatics, or to anti-homosexual bigots, but I can’t use it to send money to WikiLeaks. The New York Times published the same documents. Should we tell Visa and MasterCard to stop payments to the Times?
What’s insidious about the fear of what others will say is that you rarely hear them say it. You imagine what they’d say. You imagine they care that much about you. The fragility of our own egos gets the better of us.
Just as our kids don’t understand the difference between broadcast and cable, the line between TV and Internet TV is about to disappear.
I hate baseball. It’s dull. Nothing happens. It’s like watching grass – no, Astroturf – grow.
Just as our kids don't understand the difference between broadcast and cable, the line between TV and Internet TV is about to disappear.
