To succeed in the highly competitive Chicago local media market - hometown of Democratic presidential nominee Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL) - the liberal-leaning Huffington Post must do more than rely on its political coverage and focus on building a comprehensive local news presence, media experts say.
To build a loyal following, the widely popular blog must demonstrate an intricate understanding of the issues facing people who live and work in the Windy City, says Ryan Thornburg, assistant professor at the University ...