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Merging ‘old’ media & ‘new’ media, right here in PDX

by Betsy Richter

Our own Aaron Hockley has long held strong opinions about the flaws in today’s traditional media models. But rather than just criticize, Aaron suggested a way we might come together to discuss needed changes when he wrote this blog post a few weeks ago: Journalism and Media: Let’s Discuss Changes at BarCampPortland.
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05.01.2009 See the rest →

Foreclosure: the Columbian Version

by Aaron

In one of my first posts on OurPDX, I made note when The Columbian announced it was facing possible bankruptcy. The newspaper industry is dying, and when the Columbian built a brand new building in the midst of an industry downturn, many proclaimed it would be the end… that proclamation might come true. [...]

04.07.2009 See the rest →

Little newspaper — save thyself

by Abraham Hyatt

On Tuesday, Democratic U.S. Sen. Benjamin Cardin, from Maryland, introduced legislation [PDF] that he hopes will save American newspapers. Cardin wants to let papers operate as nonprofit organizations. The plan has its merits — ad and subscription revenue would be tax exempt — and its risks. Would large donors threaten newspapers’ autonomy? Exactly how the [...]

03.26.2009 See the rest → 3 comments

Bye Bye Fishwrap? Columbian Facing Bankruptcy

by Aaron

I shot this photo five months ago, processing it with a dark theme and noting at the time that the Vancouver-based Columbian newspaper was laying off staff as a cost-containment measure. Perhaps someone can explain why the newspaper built a brand-new 30 million dollar office building in the midst of a slowing economy and [...]

10.08.2008 See the rest → 4 comments
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