AltWeeklies Wire
Vermont Daily Moves Circulation Call Center to Kentuckynew
The Burlington Free Press, which is owned by Gannett Company, has outsourced nearly all of its circulation and delivery calls to a regional calling center in Louisville. The change, which took effect about two months ago, is part of a push by the nation's largest newspaper publishing chain to consolidate the business operations of its 85 media properties across the United States.
Seven Days |
Ken Picard |
02-22-2008 |
Media
The Media's Slime Timenew
We already know about politicians' capacity for coarse behavior. But how low can the press go?
Boston Phoenix |
Adam Reilly |
02-21-2008 |
Media
Tags: media
AT&T is in Da Housenew
Congressman Charlie Gonzalez opposes immunity for the spook-friendly telecom, but isn't so hot on a new Net Neutrality bill.
San Antonio Current |
James Shannon |
02-20-2008 |
Media
A Tear for The Capital Timesnew
Be sad, and mad, over the loss of Madison's afternoon daily.
Tags: media
FU, FOIAnew
In December President Bush quietly signed a law to make federal records more accessible. This month he quietly gutted it.
Chicago Reader |
Michael Miner |
02-19-2008 |
Media
Daily News Canned by Transcontinentalnew
The Daily News's closure leaves employees uncertain, and Halifax with one less voice.
The Coast, Halifax's Weekly |
Tim Bousquet |
02-15-2008 |
Media
Tags: media
See Spot Runnew
Candidates seeking the Oval Office are blitzing the airwaves with political ads. But only one seems to be making any traction.
Boston Phoenix |
Leslie Savan |
02-14-2008 |
Media
Tags: 2008 presidential election, media
Is There One Political Story the Press Shouldn't Report?new
How can the media cover the awful possibility of an Obama assassination attempt?
Boston Phoenix |
Adam Reilly |
02-14-2008 |
Media
One Mission, Two Newsrooms at the Washington Postnew
The scrum for control of the Post's future shuffles back and forth across the Potomac River. Editorial types work downtown, while their dot-com associates, do their biz in the Arlington offices of Washingtonpost.Newsweek Interactive, the online publishing subsidiary of the Washington Post Co.
Washington City Paper |
Erik Wemple |
02-14-2008 |
Media
SAW V: Inside the Scene Officesnew
The Scene's inaugural indie office film.
Nashville Scene |
Liz Garrigan |
02-14-2008 |
Media
Tags: media
Hurricane Marknew
Tennessean newsroom enraged by editor's infamous temper.
Nashville Scene |
Matt Pulle |
02-14-2008 |
Media
Tags: media
The Michael Cieply Scenarionew
The New York Times reporter turned the Hollywood writers strike into a battle between good and evil. But was it true?
New York Press |
David Blum |
02-14-2008 |
Media
What Would a New Open Records Law Mean for Pennsylvania?new
The state's current open records law is widely regarded as one of the worst in the country -- but that may be about to change.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Timothy M. Williams |
02-12-2008 |
Media
Black and White and Red All Overnew
After selling off 17 newspapers, Morris Communications remains saddled with $400 million in debt, dwindling revenues and the outlook of a rough ride ahead.
Metro Spirit |
Murfee Faulk |
02-11-2008 |
Media
Tags: media
Shooting for Dollarsnew
The fight over photo rights to high school sporting events involves more than the First Amendment.
Chicago Reader |
Michael Miner |
02-11-2008 |
Media
Tags: media
