Tag: Newspapers
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Common Sense Journalism: Lauren Rich Fine on newspapers’ future
Merrill Lynch analyst on what newspapers can do to survive. Common Sense Journalism: Lauren Rich Fine on newspapers’ future
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New York Times on e-paper
“One Day Soon, Straphangers May Turn Pages With a Button” The New York Times reports on the move some newspapers are already making to e-paper: “This is only one test of new e-paper devices competing to become the iPod of the newspaper business. Other e-paper trials are being undertaken by the paper Les Echos, which…
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Listen to Bob
A week ago I mentioned the talk that Bob Cauthorn gave last month in Berkeley. You can watch a webcast of that talk here, but I just finished listening to a talk he gave in 2005. Oh my. Bob knows what he’s talking about. Let’s just say: Bob answers, in this talk, all the questions…
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McClatchy chief gives new acquisition a pep talk
“Pruitt said each newspaper in the chain will have local autonomy over daily operations, so readers and the public should see few changes as a result of the change in ownership. No job cuts or buyouts are anticipated, he said.” McClatchy chief gives new acquisition a pep talk
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No really, listen to your readers
Jeff Jarvis runs down another list of advisements to local news organizations trying to stay relevant online. “7. Start a Digg edition. Go ahead and make your front page. But allow readers to tell you what they think is most important on their front page and let that guide your resource and news judgments.” I…
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Kentucky Paper Uses Google ‘Mashups’ for Classifieds
E & P notes on how the Bowling Green Daily News is using a Google Maps mashup to display yard sale ads – and sell more ads! Kentucky Paper Uses Google ‘Mashups’ for Classifieds
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An online manifesto memo from Miami Herald Exec Editor Tom Fiedler
“Every job in the newsroom — EVERY JOB — is going to be redefined to include a web responsibility and, if appropriate, radio.” An online manifesto memo from Miami Herald Exec Editor Tom Fiedler
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Talk to the Newsroom: Executive Editor Bill Keller – New York Times
“…And will there be cults of newsprint enthusiasts who pay a premium for the retro pleasure of ink on paper, the way some audiophiles today insist on vinyl records? Heck, I don’t know.” Talk to the Newsroom: Executive Editor Bill Keller – New York Times
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Billionaire Burkle is my kind of newspaper tycoon
If you haven’t been following the saga of the Knight Ridder orphans, the 12 newspapers back up for sale after being purchased by McClatchy, you’re missing a great show. Early last week, the LA Times reported that the bid backed by billionaire Ron Burkle might be the frontrunner in the race to buy some or…
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The Volunteer State – Some Posties blog for free – Washington City Paper
How to pay reporters who blog? And who do they work for, anyway? The Volunteer State – Some Posties blog for free – Washington City Paper