Tag Archives: newspapers

Social Dying

Posted on December 20, 2009 by halwebguy

The Way It Was Then 8:00 AM Celebrity sent to hospital 10:00 AM Celebrity pronounced dead 6:00 PM Local TV announces death Next Morning Story printed on page 9 of the local newspaper The Way It Is Now 8:00 AM … Continue reading →

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RIP Rocky Mountain News

Posted on February 27, 2009 by halwebguy

I’ve never held, in my hands, a copy of the Rocky Mountain News.  I’m a tree-hugger and happy to watch the disappearance of more printed materials.  BUT…I love media, and more importantly, I love people.  Today we mourn the loss … Continue reading →

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News in 2015

Posted on February 25, 2009 by halwebguy

Will newspapers still exist in 2015?  Here are my predictions: Printed newspapers will be virtually gone. About 35% of newspapers will still be available, but primarily as content providers, rather than print  distributors. The majority of news will be consumed … Continue reading →

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