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Legal Affairs Court enters final judgment in Charleston, W.Va., JOA The U.S. District Court in Charleston, W.Va., has entered a final judgment approving the parties’ settlement in United States of America v. Daily Gazette Company and MediaNews Group. The judgment gives the parties five business days to execute new agreements that supersede and void the May 2004 transactions that were the subject of the federal government’s complaint, filed on May 22, 2007. The new arrangement is intended to provide financial incentives that will encourage greater competition between The Charleston Gazette and the Charleston Daily Mail. MORE
Audience Development Twitter, Gowalla and foursquare execs share insights The NAA Digital Advisory Committee recently engaged senior executives from emerging social media companies about leveraging their platforms to drive audience and revenue growth. The conversations provided insights about company strategies and resources available to media companies. Click here for summaries of discussions with these and other leading technology/media players. Newspaper financial scenarios revisited In 2008, iMedia Advisory Services produced a financial-model scenario for newspapers in 2017. As part of that effort — detailed in the report "Opportunities out of Adversity: Repositioning for Future Growth" — iMedia developed financial projections and the associated strategies necessary for newspapers to find growth over the next seven to 10 years. Jim Chisholm, founder and a former principal of iMedia, recently updated the original forecast based on actual financials from the past 18 months as well as new cost and revenue figures from the Inland Press Association. MORE Events Foundation hosts webinar on ABC and NIE Join the NAA Foundation for an Aug. 10 webinar that will update participants on what impact upcoming Audit Bureau of Circulations revisions will have on Newspaper In Education programs. John Murray, NAA vice president of audience development, gives an overview of what NIE professionals can expect when changes in ABC qualifications and reporting take effect Oct. 1. Register now for this free session.
Retailers using phones to connect with back-to-school shoppers The Boston Globe Share ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Merchants looking to boost sales during the critical back-to-school season are courting students where they spend most of their time — on their phones. Kmart is planning to blast out daily text messages with promotions for the back-to-school season. J.C. Penney Co. is displaying interactive ads on iPhone apps that allow users to view new outfit combinations for the fall and find the closest store. And American Eagle Outfitters is giving away free smartphones to consumers just for trying on a pair of jeans — no purchase necessary. More
Where social media meets strategy Forbes Share ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Social media, whether it's Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube or other sites, has changed people's lives. Countless articles have highlighted stories of consumers who found in this technology new ways to express themselves, connections to large numbers of people and even the ability to change the course of events — like raising funds for relief in Haiti after the earthquake. More
Citadel creates 10 new radio ad networks MediaBuyerPlanner Share ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Citadel Media has announced the creation of 10 new radio ad networks which the company says allow advertisers to reach a variety of different target groups. The networks are comprised of new combinations of Citadel's affiliate radio stations and give advertisers more targeted audiences in key dayparts. More Five reasons Amazon e-books are outselling hardcovers San Francisco Chronicle Share ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Are you still holding out to see what happens with this whole e-books "fad" before deciding whether to embrace it for your business? Well, the times they are a changin' and there are a variety of reasons that e-books are outpacing printed books. More
Branded editions, nonpaid verified included in new ABC statement Editor & Publisher Share ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The board of the Audit Bureau of Circulations approved sweeping changes in the way newspapers report circulation. For example, newspapers that publish so-called "branded editions" — products under a different name, such as commuter dailies or Spanish-language newspapers — can now include them in total average circulation. Click here for NAA updates on ABC changes. More A new journalism is on the horizon BBC News Share ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() As people find new ways to access news in a post-print world, so the demands on those delivering it are changing, says Andrew Marr, and this new media age could bring with it a better, more rigorous kind of journalism. More
The rise of private news Columbia Journalism Review Share ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() We've all figured out that Craigslist, Google and other digital predators have decimated the print-advertising model, and that no matter how brilliant our websites, the shiny digital-advertising dime doesn't replace that old print dollar. This leaves us looking to subscription payments, particularly online, where readership remains strong. More Are hyperlocals replacing traditional newspapers? TIME magazine Share ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Hyperlocal has become a buzzword as familiar to news junkies as "eat local" is to foodies. The idea is to get residents involved in the reporting not just by sending in tips but by writing content about important local issues such as school boards and transportation. More |
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