And lets remember that there is a Justice Department antitrust division capable of examining individual situations in such markets. All these other information providers compete with newspapers in information and in advertising. Yet newspapers are left with their hands tied by this selective cross-ownership provision. It is not surprising that, in this era of media diversity, newspapers have found it tough going, their numbers steadily declining over the years. The key is local news.
TV stations rise or fall based on their dedication to quality local news and programming.
Gannett has long put its dollars into local news and programming. Although the agency's track record on removing restrictions isn't what I'd like to see, I'm not ready to throw in the towel on them putting that house in order. If you have any questions or comments, please email our webmaster .