Media are stabbing in the dark to surviveMedia managers are jumping on the bandwagon of every new technological trend that comes their way in an attempt to survive — but will that work without a clear plan of attack?
Future of the media
Murdoch, self pity and the cruel future of journalism
Murdoch is wrong, it’s not self-pity, but pride in their work that is fuelling concern among a lot of journalists, writes Jonathan Este.
Crikey’s Death of American Newspapers wrap
Newspaper sales in the US have been declining for years, but the global financial crisis looks set to push the American print media industry off a cliff. Is this the death of American newspapers?
NY Times is ‘junk’, says Standard & Poors
It seems there’s nowhere for traditional media to hide, and nothing to protect them against the impact of the slump in the economy and the ravages of the internet and rising costs, writes Glenn Dyer.
Radio National program cuts don’t add up
Is Radio National’s turmoil a consequence of the failure to understand on-line and how on-air programming relates to it? asks Andrew Dodd.
Media and privacy II: we need a bill of rights
It is beyond argument that currently the Australian law does not adequately protect the right of all individuals in our society to privacy, writes Greg Barns
Crikey Says: Crikey Says
Melbourne Channel Nine News’ third top news story involved a scoop about a group of bridesmaids who were forced to wear tracksuits to a wedding when their dresses didn’t turn up.
