Downie: Newspapers Aren’t Dying, Just Adapting
Leonard Downie, executive editor of the Washington Post, told an audience:
“The fact that cutting costs makes papers less appealing hasn’t occurred to corporate managers,” he said. “But despite the real challenges facing them, newspapers aren’t dying. They’re struggling to adapt.”
The quotes appeared in an article in the Kentucky Herald-Leader. He also said most of what is sold as news is gossip and opinion, adding:
“Unfortunately, this trend is appealing to Americans rather than being challenged by independent reporting,” he said. “This is the time when we need more editors, reporters and readers to step forward and make a difference.”
Thanks to Romenesko for the pointer.
