Thursday, May 24, 2012

An industry turned on its side


On Monday, a friend of mine from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch posted the following message: "My heart and prayers go out to those laid off today at the Post-Dispatch ..."

Tuesday, it was a friend from USA Today: "Very grateful to keep my job. Very sorry for those who were not so fortunate. God bless them all."

Wednesday, the Times-Picayune in New Orleans announced it will publish a print edition only three days a week.

Thursday,  the Birmingham News, Press Register of Mobile, and Huntsville Times announced they will publish printed editions three days a week, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, beginning in the fall. A major reduction in employees is expected. 

I can't help but be a little heartbroken over this.  

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