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The Perils of Punditrynew
There's always someone in the real world who knows your subject better than you.
Chicago Reader |
Michael Miner |
12-04-2006 |
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Looks Good on Papernew
The hiring of former investigative reporter Bill Marimow as Inquirer editor has offered some hope -- but is it enough to buoy spirits about the paper's future?
Philadelphia Weekly |
Steve Volk |
12-04-2006 |
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The Menage a Trois From Hellnew
Publishing should learn from the O.J./Regan/Murdoch fiasco -- but it won't.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Mick Farren |
12-01-2006 |
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The Rise of Citizen Videonew
YouTube and other video streaming sites have democratized the news.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Andrew Gumbel |
12-01-2006 |
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Chron 2.0new
Six years after San Francisco's two dailies merged, the Chronicle has cut back on its ambitious suburban coverage strategy, shrunk its news hole, reduced its newsroom by scores of reporters and editors, and seen its circulation plunge.
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Tabloid Dreamsnew
The news that outgoing Boston Herald editorial director Ken Chandler would continue working for the paper as a consultant raised one obvious question: would new editor Kevin Convey really be running the show?
Boston Phoenix |
Adam Reilly |
11-30-2006 |
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Anatomy of an Errornew
The Clarion-Ledger screwed the pooch on their editorial "Will DA Accept Another Plea Bargain?" Now, they have run a correction that does not come close to satisfying Gannett Co guidelines.
Jackson Free Press |
Todd Stauffer |
11-30-2006 |
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Help!new
Stephanie and Kelly Kinnunen didn't quit their jobs, sell off their worldly possessions, and move into a motel in order to launch a new magazine about patio furniture.
City Pages (Twin Cities) |
Molly Priesmeyer |
11-30-2006 |
Media
Lies, Damn Lies, and Statisticsnew
Rumors of teen-sex parties in Maryland have been greatly exaggerated.
Baltimore City Paper |
Chris Landers |
11-29-2006 |
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The Morning Afternew
While drunk on big newspaper purchases, Dean Singleton promised competitive papers and no layoffs -- now he's swinging the ax, cutting deals with Hearst, and decimating local news coverage.
San Francisco Bay Guardian |
G.W. Schulz |
11-29-2006 |
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Standing On Its Ownnew
The Boston Herald may be broke, but that doesn't mean its owner has to be.
Dig Boston |
Paul McMorrow |
11-29-2006 |
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Content Highnew
The Web revolution will be televised ... by Schooly D and the fine folks at 633tv.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Andrew Parks |
11-27-2006 |
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The New Rulesnew
While the Chicago Tribune steadfastly ignored it, news of Malachi Ritscher's self-immolation spread virally.
Chicago Reader |
Michael Miner |
11-27-2006 |
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Guilty of Independent Journalismnew
The murder of Brad Will by gunmen in the employ of Oaxaca's bloodthirsty governor segues into the denial of the courts to release 24-year-old Josh Wolf from prison during the life of a federal grand jury.
San Francisco Bay Guardian |
John Ross |
11-22-2006 |
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LA Times to LA: Save Usnew
The Tribune's prima donna sister reacts to the latest insult from Chicago.
Chicago Reader |
Michael Miner |
11-22-2006 |
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