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Eulogizing Rye Reflections
Posted by Andrew Pergam on Oct. 20, 2010 in Spotted
Sometimes the time is right. More on the “Anatomy of a Shutdown” for New Hampshire’s Rye Reflections, which is shutting down after a 5-year run. Contrary to what you might expect, it wasn’t a case of running out of money.
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Seattle Times Joins Local Partners to Report on Homeless Families
Posted by Andrew Pergam on Sep. 1, 2010 in Spotted
The Seattle Times worked with trusted journalists in their hyperlocal partnership to simultaneously report stories around the issues homeless families in their neighborhoods face.
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Lessons Every News Site Can Learn from TBD’s Launch
Posted by Andrew Pergam on Aug. 9, 2010 in Spotted
TBD.com is not only a new local news website in Washington, D.C., but it also has replaced the television station websites for WJLA and News Channel 8. The much-anticipated launch has also offered quite a few lessons for others interested in operating their own news websites.
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Small Coupon Deals Boost Local News Sites and Merchants
Posted by Andrew Pergam on Jun. 22, 2010 in Spotted
How a Minneapolis nonprofit news site is making money in a crowded field.
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CT Mirror Launches Capital-centric Site with Nearly $2 Million in Support for Three Years
Posted by Andrew Pergam on Apr. 28, 2010 in Spotted
Capital-centric site quietly launches with nearly $2 million in foundation support for three years.
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The Wire Adds a New Dimension to Twin Cities TV Web Site
Posted by Andrew Pergam on Apr. 14, 2010 in Spotted
An interactive news timeline went from being ‘just an idea’ to a major innovation for a Minneapolis TV station – with the help of a willing advertiser.
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Sacramento Press Has the ‘Bee’ Buzzing
Posted by Andrew Pergam on Mar. 19, 2010 in Spotted
Combining paid editorial staff and community contributors, readers are taking note of Sacramento Press. And the business has also developed a regional ad network to support the bottom line.
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