Many editors optimistic at increasingly local newspapers

Frank Washkuch July 22, 2008

Good luck to PR professionals pitching stories with national or international angles.

Among the findings of a study released today by former Los...

 

If satire isn't your thing...The New Yorker isn't for you

Frank Washkuch July 15, 2008

If the goal of The New Yorker’s July 21 cover was to grab attention, it has succeeded – maybe beyond the wildest dreams...

 

Chicago Tribune to cut 80 newsroom positions

Frank Washkuch July 09, 2008

The Tribune Co. cuts continue. Management of the flagship Chicago Tribune began telling staffers on July 8 that it will cut 80 of...

 

Academy announces Emmy semi-finalists

Kimberly Maul June 30, 2008

In other awards news, the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announced the semi-finalists for the Emmys this year. Ten drama and ten comedy...

 

Job cuts announced at Tribune's Baltimore Sun

Frank Washkuch June 26, 2008

Another Tribune Co. newspaper will suffer a round of job cuts at least as bad as those announced June 25 at the Hartford Courant.

 

Russert replacement speculation abounds

Frank Washkuch June 16, 2008

Out of respect for Tim Russert’s family and friends, NBC officials aren’t hinting at who they’re considering to host Meet the Press, the...

 

Meyerson on Zell's 'Visigoth' effect

Frank Washkuch June 12, 2008

In one of what is sure to be many commentaries on Tribune Co. CEO Sam Zell’s planned personnel and content cuts for his...