AltWeeklies Wire
Here Comes the Judge: The Web's Anything-Goes Era Can't Last Forevernew
In short, pretty much anything goes on the internet. But many signs suggest the courts aren't happy with this state of affairs, and web hosts don't expect it to last.
Chicago Reader |
Michael Miner |
06-15-2009 |
Media
The New York Times Co.'s Baffling 'Globe' Strategynew
On Monday, the Boston Newspaper Guild rejected the Times Co.'s latest contract offer, paving the way for a protracted legal fight. Given the razor-thin margin of defeat, a bit of artful suasion on the part of the Times Co. could have reversed the outcome. Instead, it actually seemed intent on not getting to yes.
Boston Phoenix |
Adam Reilly |
06-10-2009 |
Media
Newspaper Cartoon Causes 'Fiesta' Flaknew
A recent political cartoon published in The Oklahoman is drawing as much heat as a wildfire during a burn ban.
Oklahoma Gazette |
Oklahoma Gazette |
06-10-2009 |
Media
Hey, All You People Worried About Journalism: Meet the Future Pressnew
Take one glance at the eight-page tabloid Voice of the Tigers, put out by sixth and seventh graders, and its clear that freedom of the press is alive and well at Kansas City's Franklin School.
The 'New Haven Advocate,' Outsourcednew
Wondering about the limits of outsourcing local news, particularly alternative journalism, the New Haven Advocate outsourced an entire issue of the paper to India.
New Haven Advocate |
New Haven Advocate |
06-02-2009 |
Media
University of Colorado Eliminates Its Faculty Newspapernew
Citing budget issues, the University of Colorado has eliminated its faculty newspaper. But is there more at stake than money?
Boulder Weekly |
Erica Grossman |
06-01-2009 |
Media
Die Zombie Newspapers, Die!new
Like much of what we've been reading in our daily newspapers, the story about the collapse of journalism is old news. Newspapers have been dead for quite a while. The only twist is that their rancid zombie bodies have finally followed suit.
Tags: newspaper industry
'Boston Globe' Lives To Die Another Daynew
Now that the New York Times Company and the Boston Newspaper Guild have agreed to a deal that will keep the Boston Globe alive, the great unanswered question becomes: what, exactly, does the Times Co. plan to do now?
Boston Phoenix |
Adam Reilly |
05-07-2009 |
Media
Tags: Boston Globe, newspaper industry
Will the 'Boston Globe' Survive?new
It still feels strange to ask the question: local press watchers (including me) have long assumed that the tabloid Boston Herald would die before its bigger, more sophisticated, more popular broadsheet competitor. Not anymore.
Boston Phoenix |
Adam Reilly |
04-30-2009 |
Media
Westlaw Rises to Legal Publishing Fame by Selling Free Informationnew
West makes its money by selling free, public information—specifically, court documents—to lawyers. On this simple model, the company rakes in a whopping 32.1 percent operating profit margin.
City Pages (Twin Cities) |
Erin Carlyle |
04-30-2009 |
Media
Tags: legal publishing, Westlaw
How Big Media Is Devouring Itself in the Era of Post-Colonialismnew
Complaints about the death of daily newspapers generally suggest that America's media giants are merely the victims of terrible external forces, not their own horrible business decisions. Accusing the Internet of pulpicide, though, is a little like giving barbarian invaders full credit for the fall of the Roman Empire.
The Memphis Flyer |
Chris Davis |
04-20-2009 |
Media
Tags: big media, newspaper industry
Does 'The Sun' Have Anything to Teach the Miserable Newspaper?new
Sy Safransky, The Sun's founder, editor, and publisher, doesn’t worry about advertising falling off because the Sun carries none. The readers, almost all of them subscribers, pay the freight.
Chicago Reader |
Michael Miner |
04-13-2009 |
Media
Idaho Government Seeks Coverage via News Feeds and Social Networkingnew
What is the affect of media consolidation and changes in the industry on government agencies? What does it mean for agencies if their meetings are not covered? Some have turned to their own forms of outreach, including "Twitter-ganda."
Boise Weekly |
Nathaniel Hoffman |
04-09-2009 |
Media
The 'Boston Globe' Crisis Leaves Times Co. Speechlessnew
The Boston Globe usually buries its own woes deep inside the paper, but it played the current union showdown with front-page, above-the-fold headlines on both Saturday and Sunday.
Boston Phoenix |
Adam Reilly |
04-09-2009 |
Media
A Canadian Aboriginal Magazine Tackles Issues with Positive Messagesnew
New Tribe's upbeat mandate is a hit with youth.
Fast Forward Weekly |
Trevor Scott Howell |
04-02-2009 |
Media
