media chronicles media declines

newspapers are suffering circulation declines. poynter has its solid round-up of the story, while media life has the numbers.

the newspaper industry must learn from the network television industry which still commands big ad money despite declining viewership. more of this

"[The newspaper industry] still is an enormous advertising presence. Its advertising continues to grow, although at less ebullient levels than used to be the case. But advertising revenues are up in the 4 to 5 percent range, so it's not a calamity yet." [quote from analyst in ChiTrib article]

speaking of television, the NY Daily News relates the decline of the television news magazines, which are relying on a tabloid-y american idol expose for some buzz. yikes