Thursday, August 6, 2009
News Morning Newsdome: Rupert Murdoch just saved journalism
Posted by Alejandro A. Leal on Thu, Aug 6, 2009 at 3:24 PM
- Awesomest Idea (Evah) To Monetize Journalism On The Web: Let's make our content better and differentiate it from other people.. then we'll be able to charge for it! (YEA! High Five! Bourbon Room shots for all!)
- Slowly, but surely: Number of jobless claims drops more than expected.
- The humanity: On this day 60 years ago, the U.S. became the one and only nation so far to use a nuclear weapon.
- What else is there to do? President Obama set to announce changes in the way illegal immigrants are detained and processed.
- Wait, there's a functioning government in Somalia? Apparently, as Secretary of State Hillary Clinton vows support as it fights an Islamic insurgency.
- Ever so close: Senate set to vote on infusion of $2B for Cash for Clunkers.
- Somehow, I don't think killing women is the way to get their attention: Pittsburgh area shooter was bitter over ladies.
- Glad I waited: Rumors abound for a $99 iPhone 3GS.
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I suppose that was sarcasm you are using against Murdoch? Isn't your "newspaper" in bankruptcy? How about actually analyzing an idea instead of breaking out the sarcasm every time? Your blog like a carpenter whose only tool is a hammer. The WSJ is one of the few newspapers doing well and they have a mixed subscription/free content model. They deliver content that people are willing to pay for. Not all information is equal in quality. I think he knows what he is talking about.
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NC, FL, GA and AL, along with MI, were in the top 5 for drops in unemployment claims. So we've got that going for us.
@cep Yea, you're right... that's why it won't work for everyone. The WSJ is mostly read by financial news junkies who have way more money than I would ever have, and surely don't mind paying a subscription fee. And if you don't believe me, the Financial Times also seems to be doing quite well online... but, remember that NYTimes pay-wall? yea... Besides, do you really think the New York Post stands a chance in this model? Three letters: TMZ. But if they can pump out more of these, maybe they'll stand a chance. A blanket pay-per wall is not innovative and it won't work for everyone. And not to nitpick, but it's our parent company that filed for bankruptcy, not the paper.
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