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Newspaper advertising/reading down
As I read the article in "Editor and Publisher" for March 29, 2008 http://www.editorandpublish..., I see that the overall advertising incomes for newspapers are down by 9.4%. I also have noticed that a lot of the Tehachapi-friendly news and advertisers are no longer in the Tehachapi News. I am not for certain sure as to why the changes have taken place as of lately, but it would seem that the News would be concerned and try to find out what they are doing wrong. Of course, the editors could go to the same ole rhetoric and blame it on the internet, but in reality, I don't see all the papers suffering alike. In fact, some local papers are actually fun to read and interesting to say the least. I would like to suggest that the News take a close look at the changes it has allowed or made to cater to certain "special interests groups" over the past year and perhaps reconsider the stance that has been taken to dissolve the relationship it has had in the past with the bigger advertisers. Perhaps, the old was was actually better than the new ways that are being forced into our community? Patrick Young, Owner, Custom Home Integrators, Tehachapi. 17 comments from 9 users
posted by
packerfan
on Apr 3, 2008 at 07:36 PM
There are a lot of hot topics around the Tehachapi area, politically and otherwise. I don't think it would be right to use the TNews blogs to join ranks and discuss posting articles in other newspapers though. Might I recommend Tehachapi's new(er) Blog site www.wherestehachapi.com or if you are looking for commentary on what is happening through the city council I have launched a blog section on my new Web site where you can submit questions, and Pat, I will be trying to answer some of the questions you brought up here. My Web site address is now www.StanBeckham.com Both sites have RSS feeds so that you can be notified when new content is added. I do agree that we need better coverage than we have had in the last few months, but I have also been told that the new GM is a man of integrity so we need to give him some time to get his feet on the ground. posted by
Smokey
on Apr 4, 2008 at 09:19 AM
How much time does it take one to get their feet on the ground exactly? I've think it's been enough time myself. I think you have some great ideas Patsat, the only problem that I see is the stories that affect us/concern us as Tehachapi residents, are also stories that have strong emotional issues tied to them, controversial topics, and it already seems clear that the TN is unwilling to print anything that would fall into those categories, that will ruffle any feathers. |
