When was the last time you read a newspaper? Oh… you’re reading one now. Well um… I guess I’ll just let you finish then. No, it’s cool, take your time. … Done? Okay, awesome. So… wow, this is a bit awkward. Our topic this week is actually the “death” of newspapers, which probably sounds a lot less interested to you now in light of… yeah. Turns out the news of their death might be a bit exaggerated. On the show to tell us why were print journalism gurus Simon Ponder and Ashley Liles. Back on the show to give them hell was the one and only Kevin Saunders. We do hope you enjoy this romp into the subject… right after you finish the Sports section.
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26/04/2010 at 9:01 am Permalink
Just found some useful info at: http://www.editorandpublisher.com/eandp/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1004086334
Look at the change percentages; seems to be a point against the “Nwespaper’s are fine” camp.