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Ken DoctorFebruary 20, 2020

Newsonomics: In Memphis’ unexpected news war, The Daily Memphian’s model demands attention

It’s generated controversy over its fundraising, its paywall, and its staffing. But it’s also about as close as a major American city has gotten to a digital news site that can go toe-to-toe with the local daily newspaper.

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Doctor, Ken. "Newsonomics: In Memphis’ unexpected news war, The Daily Memphian’s model demands attention." Nieman Journalism Lab. Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard, 20 Feb. 2020. Web. 30 Mar. 2025.

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Doctor, K. (2020, Feb. 20). Newsonomics: In Memphis’ unexpected news war, The Daily Memphian’s model demands attention. Nieman Journalism Lab. Retrieved March 30, 2025, from https://www.niemanlab.org/2020/02/newsonomics-in-memphis-unexpected-news-war-the-daily-memphians-model-demands-attention/

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