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Joshua BentonOctober 13, 2020

The new iPhone has 5G data, which will accelerate its impact on the media business

Faster speeds will enable new levels of video, AR, VR, and other _Rs that haven’t even been invented yet. But news products are unlikely to benefit as much as all the other apps competing for audiences’ attention.

Joshua BentonAugust 19, 2020

Fortnite’s battle with Apple and Google could have an impact on news publishers, too

For more than a decade, handing 30 percent of subscription revenues to the tech giants has just been the cost of doing business. A gaming fight could unlock new ways to pay.

Ken DoctorJuly 13, 2020

Newsonomics: The McClatchy auction ends not with a bang, but only more whimpers

The hedge fund Chatham Asset Management reeled in its prize, as expected. But now what does it want to do with it?

Ken DoctorJune 29, 2020

Newsonomics: The next 48 hours could determine the fate of two of America’s largest newspaper chains

Tribune and McClatchy are both approaching critical deadlines that could lead to mergers, divisions — or even the first big nonprofit newspaper chain in the United States.

Sarah ScireMarch 24, 2020

“Just catch me up, quick”: How The Wall Street Journal is trying to reach non-news junkies

News products that the Journal built to highlight its election coverage to occasional readers are being repurposed for coronavirus coverage.

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.

Ken DoctorFebruary 14, 2020

Newsonomics: Six takeaways from McClatchy’s bankruptcy

Will Chatham Asset Management, the hedge fund set to gain control of the company, want to operate it after bankruptcy? Or will it look to cash out via merger as quickly as possible?

Ken DoctorOctober 26, 2019

Newsonomics: Will Facebook’s new news tab be a milestone or millstone?

The money is welcome, and the potential audience is too. But does this push publishers away from being destinations and toward being suppliers?

Ken DoctorOctober 25, 2019

Why I’m starting a company to build out a new model for local news in the 2020s

With Lookout Local, our longtime news industry columnist Ken Doctor is going to apply what he’s learned to try to fill the growing void in local reporting.

Ken DoctorAugust 4, 2019

Newsonomics: The GateHouse/Gannett newspaper megamerger could be announced as soon as Monday morning

The merger of the United States’ No. 1 and No. 2 newspaper chains will likely spark a new wave of consolidation among its smaller competitors. But will the potential cost savings be eaten up by debt payments to financiers?

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