Newspaper Industry

The Quickening Pace of Change

By Ellen Foley• Exploring New Connections• December 15, 2006

In March 2005, David Stoeffler, then vice president of news for Lee Enterprises, issued a challenge to the company’s newspaper editors: Give me ideas that will revolutionize your paper. RELATED ARTICLE … Read more

Can the Newspaper Industry Stare Disruption in the Face?

By Clark G. Gilbert and Scott D. Anthony• Newspapers' Survival• March 15, 2006

‘Lessons learned from past failures can help to ensure future triumphs.’ Read more

A Newspaper’s Redesign Signals Its Renewal

By Anders Gyllenhaal and Monica Moses• Newspapers' Survival• March 15, 2006

‘… newspapers have enormous strengths to rely on — and that is where we need to concentrate.’ Read more

An Open Letter From Knight Ridder Alumni

By 92 journalists who have worked for Knight Ridder newspapers• Newspapers' Survival• March 15, 2006

What follows is a letter signed by 92 journalists who have worked for Knight Ridder newspapers. It was distributed to news media outlets in November 2005.  RELATED ARTICLE “When Journalists’ Voices Are … Read more

Managing the Transparent Newsroom

By Steven A. Smith• Journalist’s Trade• September 15, 2005

To make a transparent newsroom function requires some changes in the tasks people take on in connecting more effectively with members of the community. What follows are some brief descriptions of ways we are learning to manage these new responsibilities. Read more

A Newsroom’s Fortress Walls Collapse

By Steven A. Smith• Journalist’s Trade• September 15, 2005

At The Spokesman-Review, editors and reporters explain ‘what we do and why’ and involve ‘citizens, at some level, in news planning and decision-making.’ Read more