2008 December 09

From the daily archives: Tuesday, December 9, 2008

happy thoughts: giveaway week @ design for mankind

on December 9, 2008 · No Comments

It can’t all be doom and gloom this week, right. That’s exactly why I’m bringing a little fun and creative cheer your way (post this morning’s journalistic rant). Well, actually Erin, of Design For Mankind is bringing on the fun, and the goodies, via a week of fun giveaways. Need a dose of something bright, [...]

It can’t all be doom and gloom this week, right. That’s exactly why I’m bringing a little fun and creative cheer your way (post this morning’s journalistic rant).

Well, actually Erin, of Design For Mankind is bringing on the fun, and the goodies, via a week of fun giveaways. Need a dose of something bright, playful and fun, then check it out! Design For Mankind is guaranteed to brighten your day and get those creative juices flowing, even when it’s not giveaway week! P.S. latest edition of mankind mag: THE CONSUMPTION ISSUE.

the tribune co., what’s next for the economy and the news business

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I know, I know. I wasn’t going write, or even be online, this week. However, I’m not really writing anything, just spotlighting this morning’s piece on NPR. The economy was already hard to ignore, but now the recent filing of the Tribune Company makes it impossible to ignore. We’re not only talking economically, but traditional [...]

I know, I know. I wasn’t going write, or even be online, this week. However, I’m not really writing anything, just spotlighting this morning’s piece on NPR.

The economy was already hard to ignore, but now the recent filing of the Tribune Company makes it impossible to ignore. We’re not only talking economically, but traditional methods of news telling, sharing and distributing are on the cusp of major change. The models and business structures aren’t working and society is shifting. It’s a good time to ask yourself the following: how do you get your news, what form do you want that news to take and what content do you want that news to be comprised of? More soon.

Debt Forces Tribune Co. To File Bankruptcy
by David Folkenflik
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Morning Edition, December 9, 2008 · Tribune Co. which owns the Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, The Baltimore Sun and other dailies has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The conglomerate also owns TV stations, the Chicago Cubs and Wrigley Field. It’s been crushed by a drop in advertising and $13 billion in debt (courtesy of NPR).