Sad, but true. Today's Globe has one little article on the Globe situation, basically just reprinting the publisher's promise that cuts will extend to management as well as unions. (They've also got a small item on our blog … [Read more...]
Blog rally to help the Boston Globe
Editor's note: We've already had some discussion along these lines, most recently here and here. But the blog rally is a worthy idea! --David We have all read recently about the threat of possible closure faced by the Boston Globe. A … [Read more...]
Why boston.com is unlikely to save the Globe
Let's take a look at what Daily Kos gets for ad revenue. Kos sells through blogads (as do we). His rates are: Premium: $12,500/week 2nd slot: $7,500/week Standard: $3,500/week One of the standard online advertising pricing … [Read more...]
As the Globe Turns
Switchblade sisters: Boston.com teaser copy on the lead story from the Globe: Threat to Globe triggers flood of feelings News that The New York Times Co. might shut down the Boston Globe if its unions don't swiftly agree to $20 million in … [Read more...]
Seasons
Romance: I'm writing this on the Internet. Comedy: Jimmy Kimmel, on President Obama giving Queen Elizabeth II an iPod: "Now she can listen to Lil Wayne on the treadmill without anybody bothering her." Tragedy: Gunman kills 13, then self in … [Read more...]
Tough times at the Globe: shutdown in 30 days?
Adam Reilly at the Phoenix has quite the scoop: looks like the NY Times Co. has threatened the Globe with a total shutdown unless the Globe's unions agree to $20 million in concessions. Reportedly, pay cuts, pension contributions, and … [Read more...]
Memo to the Patrick administration: pick up the phone once in a while!
Today's Globe lays out, in excruciating detail, two embarrassing stories for the Patrick administration -- all based on emails produced as a result of public records requests. First, it turns out that ... well, I'll let Frank Phillips … [Read more...]
Don’t Lie to Reporters
Cross-posted from Blue News Tribune. As Chris Rock once said (and, if memory serves, later proved), you can't cheat because you're gonna get caught. Contradicting a series of steadfast denials, internal e-mails show that Governor Deval … [Read more...]
Curiosities from today’s papers
You can always find something that'll raise your eyebrows. Brian Mooney has an interesting story on the state legislature's magic trick of "cutting" $11 million from its budget without actually, you know, cutting anything. It's … [Read more...]
Hey you! Welcome to BMG’s “New Revenue Team”!
Adam reports that the Globe, in its ongoing effort to stave off financial ruin, has assembled a "'New Revenue Team' whose job it is to develop revenue-generating ideas into marketable products and services that will have a significant … [Read more...]
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