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Ken DoctorApril 24, 2018

Newsonomics: Still another Tronc drama, as John Lynch re-enters the business

As much of Tronc’s turbulence looks to be clearing, new questions are emerging about who will next lead the big metro chain.

Ken DoctorApril 16, 2018

Newsonomics: The news world will miss Michael Ferro

“To whom will we now turn to enliven the continuing conflagration that is the American newspaper industry?”

Ken DoctorMay 7, 2015

Newsonomics: Tribune Publishing wraps its arms around San Diego — and all of Southern California

The purchase of U-T San Diego by Tribune Publishing — owners of the Los Angeles Times up the road — is a sign of the kind of newspaper consolidation publishers are being pushed toward.

Ken DoctorSeptember 25, 2014

The newsonomics of auctioning off Digital First’s newspapers (and California schemin’)

More than 200 newspapers are up for sale — as one group, in clusters, or one by one. Where they go could have a big impact on how the industry will look in the coming years.

Liam DillonSeptember 23, 2014

What we know (and don’t know) about the plan to make San Diego’s daily a nonprofit

If it works, it’s a model that could be replicated in cities across the country. But it needs IRS approval first.

Ken DoctorAugust 13, 2014

The newsonomics of life after newspapers go solo — and new intrigue in L.A.

If newspapers are going to have to survive on their own, the first numbers aren’t encouraging. In southern California, we could see big movement fast.

Ken DoctorApril 2, 2014

The newsonomics of Digital First Media’s Thunderdome implosion (and coming sale)

Project Thunderdome is dead and DFM will soon put its newspapers on the auction block. Are the new rounds of investors who bought into newspapers over the past half-decade getting antsy?

Ken DoctorAugust 6, 2013

The newsonomics of Jeff Bezos buying The Washington Post

As the owner of Amazon, Bezos has focused on long-term investment and perfecting the customer experience, both of which may be a good sign for the Post.

Ken DoctorApril 25, 2013

The newsonomics of the Koch Brothers and the sales of U.S.’ top metros

Will some of America’s top newspapers find themselves bought by owners motivated by political ideology more than civic duty?

Ken DoctorJanuary 24, 2013

The newsonomics of Tribune’s metro agony

For interested buyers looking at the numbers of Tribune newspapers, one bright spot will stand out: the price.

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