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Ken DoctorMarch 27, 2020

Newsonomics: What was once unthinkable is quickly becoming reality in the destruction of local news

The coronavirus pandemic is proving the value of local news to millions of readers, driving up subscriptions. But the advertising collapse is knee-buckling. “If it’s a couple of months, we’ll make it through. If it’s six months, all bets are off.”

Ken DoctorMarch 27, 2020

The Newsonomics of the Mnuchin money and the bailout’s impact on America’s press

The multi-trillion-dollar CARES Act should extend a lifeline to many small local publishers. But for bigger companies and chains, the help they’ll receive is still up in the air — “It’s very unformed.”

Ken DoctorFebruary 20, 2020

Newsonomics: In Memphis’ unexpected news war, The Daily Memphian’s model demands attention

It’s generated controversy over its fundraising, its paywall, and its staffing. But it’s also about as close as a major American city has gotten to a digital news site that can go toe-to-toe with the local daily newspaper.

Ken DoctorFebruary 14, 2020

Newsonomics: Six takeaways from McClatchy’s bankruptcy

Will Chatham Asset Management, the hedge fund set to gain control of the company, want to operate it after bankruptcy? Or will it look to cash out via merger as quickly as possible?

Ken DoctorJanuary 24, 2020

Newsonomics: Here are 20 epiphanies for the news business of the 2020s

After ten years of writing for Nieman Lab, Ken takes a big look back and ahead, defining the state of affairs for the troubled world of journalism.

Ken DoctorJanuary 14, 2020

Newsonomics: Worried about Alden taking control of Tribune? It’s already pulling strings inside

The news industry’s own Doctor Octopus has stuck its tentacles deep into another newspaper chain — and it’s unlikely to be dislodged anytime soon.

Ken DoctorDecember 6, 2019

Newsonomics: This is how the 5 biggest newspaper chains could become 2 — and it all comes down to one day, June 30, 2020

Worse, the two left standing could be run by hedge fund guys with little interest in more than the bottom line.

Ken DoctorNovember 20, 2019

Newsonomics: By selling to America’s worst newspaper owners, Michael Ferro ushers the vultures into Tribune

Astonishingly, history might argue that Sam Zell was only the third-worst owner in recent Tribune history.

Ken DoctorNovember 19, 2019

Newsonomics: As McClatchy teeters, a new set of money men enters the news industry spotlight

The nation’s second-largest newspaper company had paid off most of its old debt and still generates positive cashflow. But it might head to bankruptcy anyway so investors can get paid.

Ken DoctorNovember 14, 2019

Newsonomics: With its merger approved, the new Gannett readies the cost-cutting knife

What was once expected to be $200 million in annual cost savings has now grown to $400 million or more. But how much blood is left to be drawn from this stone?