GLG News by Newspaper Industry Experts

Dow Jones management is still trying to explain the wisdom of a paid wsj.com site.  Their new boss isn't likely to listen.

The New York Times has canceled its Times Select product, forgoing $10 million in subscriber revenue in the chase for online ad dollars; at Dow Jones (NYS: DJ) , Rupert Murdoch will likely follow suit and make the wsj.com, the world’s largest paid news subscription site, free to everyone

Online-only local dailies are appearing in markets such as San Diego, Minneapolis and St. Louis--with a mission to cover stories their local newspapers are missing or ignoring.  As these papers attract young--and energized--journalistic talent, build online readership, and attract advertisers,...

If newspapers don't figure out a way to market themselves more effectively in both print and online, they will continue to lose ground in both platforms.

In a new media buyer survey: More than 75% of media buyers expect declines in newspaper circulation to accelerate.  64% expect broadcast ratings to decline this season.  Among magazines, teen, celebrity, women’s and business titles are at most risk.

Google News has cut the digital cord between newspapers and their AP articles.  This gives Google a new ad revenue opportunity – and only increases the need for newspapers to deliver relevant, involving and original content of their own.

Plenty of otherwise smart people seem to be rushing toward some type of application that involves cellphones (do they even call them that anymore?). If it’s on your agenda, I’d suggest you be careful.

Walter Hussman’s letter, "How to Sink a Newspaper" in The Wall Street Journal on May 7 lay blame for the industry’s dwindling circulation on fellow publishers’ strategy of giving away their local news content on the Internet.

A closer or perhaps an inside look is required when considering the current fate of the newspaper / media segment. While newspapers are routinely critical of their own efforts, with the same level of routine they neglect to inform about their position of dominance despite dips in circulation. ...

Once the Bancroft Family et al get past the emotional aspect of selling Dow Jones to Murdoch, it's clear it is truly a match made in heaven. I guess everyone has a different perspective on heaven, the curent business media marketplace makes this a good fit. While Dow Jones has a storied history with...