Why Sally Buzbee was the right pick for the top editing job at The Washington Post Buzbee wasn’t on most informal lists to succeed Marty Baron, but she has the experience to manage a complex digital operation during turbulent times. May 11, 2021 Rick Edmonds
How much is Tribune Publishing worth? Is Alden getting a steal of a deal at $630 million? A standard estimate values Tribune at $650 million. It could be worth even more split up. Still, a company is only worth what someone will pay for it. May 7, 2021 Rick Edmonds
How a national association is building a robust independent media landscape in Canada North of the border, corporate consolidation reigns and news deserts are growing. Sound familiar? Press Forward aims to change that. May 7, 2021 John Loeppky
NewsGuild formally makes the case that Tribune Publishing shareholders should reject Alden’s takeover offer The Guild argued in an SEC filing that Alden’s $17.25 offer price undervalues the company. May 5, 2021 Rick Edmonds
Nearly three-quarters of female journalists have faced online violence, study finds The UNESCO-commissioned study draws on more than 900 responses from journalists in 125 countries. May 4, 2021 Al Tompkins
Time is running out for Stewart Bainum Jr. to put together a new bid for Tribune Publishing The billionaire has about 10 days to resubmit an offer, but he has hit a potential deal-killing wall: Nobody seem to want to buy the Chicago Tribune. April 29, 2021 Rick Edmonds
No longer a holdout for free, USA Today launches a paywall and digital-only subscription plan Gannett’s flagship national paper quietly started to put some of its premium stories behind a paywall. A subscription costs $4.99 a month. April 27, 2021 Rick Edmonds
Building trust in media: Users don’t see it the same way as journalists, new studies show While journalists like to focus on transparency and engagement, audiences seem to care more about brand heritage, presentation style and language. April 22, 2021 Rick Edmonds
What you need to know about the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act The bill cleared the House last summer but it died in the Senate. Now President Biden is pushing the bill again in the wake of the Chauvin verdict. April 20, 2021 Al Tompkins
The Chauvin trial is over. Guilty on all charges. What’s next for police reform? A look at current and proposed reforms. Plus, how support for Black Lives Matter has changed and the future of the 'blue wall of silence.' April 20, 2021 Al Tompkins
