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fromPoynter
1 week ago

Will The Washington Post exist in five years? A veteran insider weighs in. - Poynter

In just one day earlier this month, owner Jeff Bezos and then-publisher and CEO Will Lewis took a sledgehammer to one of the most respected and legendary news outlets in history by laying off more than 300 journalists, accounting for, according to some reports, more than 40% of the staff. The sports and foreign desk were essentially gutted. So was the book department, photo desk and much of the metro department.
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fromFast Company
1 week ago

Jeff Bezos could save 'The Washington Post,' but he won't. Here's why

The Washington Post cut about one-third of its staff, eliminated sports and international departments, and reduced local coverage amid financial losses under Jeff Bezos.
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fromThe Verge
2 months ago

News Tower proves good journalism is no game

News Tower sim reveals ethical and business challenges of running a 1930s newspaper, balancing finances, staff morale, and external threats.
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fromFortune
5 months ago

From paper to (news)paper: 'The Office' sequel now streaming on Peacock moves from one doomed industry to another

The Paper follows the Toledo Truth Teller, a struggling local newspaper led by idealistic new editor Ned Sampson trying to revive it amid local-news decline.
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fromFortune
5 months ago

Atlanta becomes largest U.S. metro without a printed daily newspaper as Journal-Constitution goes digital

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution will end its print edition at year's end and transition to an all-digital publication, expanding digital products and targeting 500,000 online subscribers.
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fromNieman Lab
5 months ago

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution will stop printing at the end of 2025, going all-in on digital

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution will end its 157-year print run on December 31 to accelerate a full shift to digital.
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fromPortland Mercury
6 months ago

With a New Media Conglomerate on the Scene, Oregon's News Landscape is Shrinking

Carpenter Media Group's acquisition of Pamplin Media resulted in significant staff reductions and a decline in newsroom resources.
fromNieman Lab
6 months ago

Alden Global Capital is miffed that The Dallas Morning News won't offer itself up for disembowelment

Alden Global Capital expressed surprise at the rejection of its $16.50 offer for The Dallas Morning News, particularly since it wasn’t even considered for discussion.
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fromMission Local
7 months ago

Big love

The world of local news is in a precarious state, facing challenges related to sustainability and the decline of traditional funding models.
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fromPoynter
8 months ago

No breaking news in your Sunday print newspaper? Here's why - Poynter

The No Kings protests on June 14 highlighted critical gaps in Sunday print editions, particularly the absence of timely breaking news that audiences seek.
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