Four Newspapers to Drop AP Over Rates
The planned AP rate structure change, which was announced in 2007 and takes effect in 2009, has prompted complaints from numerous newspapers and decisions to drop AP service.
Scarborough Reveals Top Markets for Online Job Seekers
A new research report shows that more people search online for jobs in S.F. CA., and Norfolk, Va., than in other markets. Online job searchers are also 2.5 times more likely to go back to school.
Survey: Job Market Intact for journalism Graduates
According to a University of Georgia report, job opportunities for journalism degree recipients has remained largely unchanged from the second half of 2007 to the first half of 2008.
Reuters Offers Training Course in China
The Reuters Foundation is accepting applications from U.S. journalists to participate in an all-expenses-paid journalism training course in Beijing, China, Nov 10-14.
Clear Channel to Unload 55 Radio Stations
After Clear Channel went private, the company wasted little time identifying which radio stations to sell. The news comes on the heels of CBS' announcement to unload 50 stations in mid-sized markets.
Condé Nast Strikes Content Sharing Deal With CNET
Condé Nast’s Portfolio.com has struck a content sharing deal with CNET’s business manager-aimed service and news spin-off BNET to share articles and video content.
Sony Snags Rocketboom
Sony Pictures Television acquired Rocketboom, a high-profile Web video series, for an undisclosed amount. The company plans to widen the show's reach and will handle ad sales.
SAG Board Stands Firm on New Media
Union officials claim that the AMPTP's offer covering original new-media programs will risk union actor jobs. The AMPTP has set an Aug. 15 deadline for SAG to accept its current offer.
Buyers Want Newspapers to Reinvent Model
The once-unimaginable scenario of newspapers moving exclusively online is now seen by some as a real possibility. Survival may require papers to step even further outside their comfort zone.
ESPN.com to Hike 15 New Football Blogs
The sports site said it plans to launch 15 new football centric blogs starting this summer, including blogs devoted specifically to each of the National Football League’s eight divisions
'Orlando Sentinel' Quietly Cuts Newsroom Staff
Though the paper states no cutbacks are planned "at this time," many staffers confirmed that layoffs are occurring and that nearly 50 people will lose their jobs before the end of July.
Despite Recession, Marketers Expect Growth in Digital
Marketers are always looking for ways to reach consumers. Industry experts see a major opportunity in the digital world, despite the economic downturn.
'L.A. Times' Staffers Informed of Slated Cuts
According to a memo to staff on the paper's Web site, Los Angeles Times Editor Russ Stanton began informing most of the 150 newsroom employees who are slated for layoffs at the paper.
AFTRA Ratifies Contract
The ratification comes in the wake of an intense skirmish between SAG and AFTRA, in which the latter ended up negotiating on its own for the first time in 27 years.
Getty Images Acquired in $2.4 Billion Deal
The world's largest photo agency has completed its deal to go private by being acquired by an affiliate of Hellman & Friedman, a private equity firm with a number of media investments.
'L.A. Times' Cuts 250 Jobs, 15% of Pages
The editorial positions will be among cuts across all departments, including circulation, marketing, and advertising. Companywide employment will be about 3,000 after the reductions.
SAG Needs Time to Analyze Offer
SAG officials met with studio reps, discussing details of what the studios called their "final offer." The guild requested more time to study the offer and have another session next week.
Yahoo Announces Another Reorg
The Sunnyvale, Cali.-based Web giant, which recently fought off a takeover attempt by Microsoft before inking a search partnership with rival Google, said it is forming three new groups.
Beleaguered Citigroup Restructures Marketing, Communications
Citigroup, which spent more than $482 million in media in 2007 (excluding online), said late last week that it would consolidate its global marketing and communications operations.
Triton Radio Acquires Jones Media Group
Solidifying its position as an aggressive player in the radio networks business, Triton Radio Networks, announced it had acquired Jones Media Group and its operating companies.
 Negotiating the Raise You Deserve
With living costs increasing, it's now more important than ever to push for a raise. Take a proactive approach to increase the odds of successfully negotiating the terms you request.
UMG, Last.fm Ink Video Deal
Universal Music Group has agreed to license its music video catalog for streaming on Last.fm. The growing number of online video streaming services are an increasing source of income for UMG.
AP to Set Guidelines on Blog Excerpt Usage
The Associated Press will attempt to define and impose standards as to how extensively broadcast bloggers and Web sites can use excerpts without infringing its copyright.
McClatchy to Reduce Workforce by 10%
The company announced that its cutbacks will affect nearly 1,400 full-time employees and will save about $70 million annually as it transitions into an integrated multimedia company.
Gannett Employees Express Anger
Gannett, which revealed that its pension freeze will save the company about $30 million in 2009, admits it is not aimed at improving employee retirement options but in meeting economic demand.
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