We keep an eye out for the most interesting stories about Labby subjects: digital media, startups, the web, journalism, strategy, and more. Here’s some of what we’ve seen lately.
“Private equity funds, hedge funds and other large investment groups have been aggressively buying and managing local newspapers in recent years, raising questions about the vitality of community journalism and the future of democracy at the grassroots levels, according to a report issued today by the UNC School of Media and Journalism’s Center for Innovation and Sustainability in Local Media.” —
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hedge funds,
news desert,
private equity