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Shira Ovide
Tech Chiefs in Running for Key Post
Submitted by Benton Foundation on November 15, 2008 - 5:25pmLast updated: November 15, 2008 - 5:26pm
Decisions about appointing a Chief Technology Officer or an Federal Communications Commission chairman aren't expected for several weeks. Who could serve in the Obama Administration?
Election Web Sites Plot to Hold Their Viewers
Submitted by Benton Foundation on November 6, 2008 - 8:28amLast updated: November 6, 2008 - 8:28am
Rather than retrench and wait for 2012, many of the election-focused Web sites that fed the public's passion for politics and polls during the presidential race are instead considering expansion.
Some Newspapers Shed Unprofitable Readers
Submitted by Benton Foundation on October 27, 2008 - 7:17amLast updated: October 27, 2008 - 7:17am
Already struggling from the industry's worst stretch in decades, most of the largest U.S. newspapers saw a decline in print circulation in the six months through September, according to industry estimates of data the Audit Bureau of Circulations is releasing Monday.
Financial Downturn Further Weakens Newspaper Publishers
Submitted by Benton Foundation on October 2, 2008 - 7:40amLast updated: October 2, 2008 - 7:40am
The credit crunch has further weakened newspaper publishers, which already are reeling from a prolonged drop in advertising revenue. Several major chains, including Tribune Co., MediaNews Group Inc. and McClatchy Co., have significant debt loads.
Zell Calls Suit Claims 'Frivolous'
Submitted by Benton Foundation on September 18, 2008 - 7:36amLast updated: September 18, 2008 - 7:36am
After one current and five former journalists of Tribune's Los Angeles Times filed a lawsuit accusing Sam Zell of mismanaging Tribune Co, Zell lashed back on Wednesday calling the lawsuit's allegations are "frivolous and unfounded" and saying the company won't be distracted from the "tremendous progress" made under his watch.
Tribune Plans Cuts in Pages, Staffers at Papers
Submitted by Benton Foundation on June 6, 2008 - 9:58amTribune Chairman Sam Zell detailed planned changes to the company's struggling newspaper division, including a reduction in the number of pages and staffers at its daily papers. The changes indicate Zell is following through quickly on pledges to overhaul the newspaper-and-television concern.
