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Joshua BentonApril 9, 2019

When local newspapers shrink, fewer people bother to run for mayor

“In a well-functioning system, citizens need to be actively engaged in their government and aware of decisions made by their elected representatives. Newspapers are a means of citizen engagement, and this study provides evidence of the importance of this link.”

Ken DoctorMarch 28, 2019

Newsonomics: Patrick Soon-Shiong on the L.A. Times’ transmedia future, french-fry tweets, and modernizing the “newspaper” business

The billionaire owner on unions (“I think they did the unionize thing out of desperation”), esports (“We must start fighting for the 16-year-olds all the way to the 30-year-olds, because that’s not our demographic”), and hiring the intern.

Ken DoctorMarch 27, 2019

Newsonomics: Inside the new L.A. Times, a 100-year vision that bets on tech and top-notch journalism

It’s a few years behind its East Coast brethren in New York and Washington. But tens of millions in new investment and ambitious digital plans are showing a path back to its former prominence — and beyond.

Laura Hazard OwenMarch 6, 2019

In New York City? Grab a BuzzFeed print newspaper, today only

“Social. Mobile. Recyclable.”

Laura Hazard OwenFebruary 21, 2019

The state of women in U.S. media in 2019: Still f’ing abysmal — especially at Reuters and the AP

“The media is in a state of great disruption, but despite all the change, one thing remains the same: fewer women report the news than men.”

Joshua BentonJanuary 28, 2019

Newspapers cost more than twice as much today as they did a decade ago (and that was a smart move by publishers)

Once print advertising collapsed, newspapers hiked prices to get more money from readers. If they hadn’t, they’d employ even fewer journalists and be in even worse shape today.

Ken DoctorDecember 14, 2018

Newsonomics: McClatchy’s bid has been rejected. So what’s next for Tribune?

Tribune Publishing wants to sell at a higher price, but it will likely have trouble finding someone willing to pay it.

Ken DoctorNovember 6, 2018

Newsonomics: Newspapers are shells of their former selves. So who’s going to build what comes next in local?

There seems to be some momentum among those with deep pockets to address the local news crisis. But if that money appears, where should it be directed?

Joshua BentonNovember 1, 2018

The New York Times is on pace to earn more than $600 million in digital this year, halfway to its ambitious goal

The paywall, now more than seven years old, still has room to grow.

Ken DoctorNovember 1, 2018

Newsonomics: “Digital defeats print” is the headline as Gannett steps away from printed election results

In cities across America, you won’t be able to find even the most cursory election results in your Wednesday morning newspaper next week. Is this speeding up newspapers’ transition to digital — or just burning a bridge they still need to cross?

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