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The Death of the Ivy League Journalist

Another Christmas present:  Seeking to fortify its core assets, New York Times Co. is actively shopping its stake in the holding company of the Boston Red Sox baseball club… My favorite bit:  former General Electric CEO Jack Welch took a serious look … Continue reading

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Press Release Contagion Part II

Almost as if on cue, from stage left, another erroneous piece of science reporting struts upon the stage.  USA Today’s headline: Poverty Dramatically Affects Children’s Brains.  The nut:  A new study finds that certain brain functions of some low-income 9- … Continue reading

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The Press Release Contagion

One of the more remarkable, if disheartening aspects of the news industry is how much of the news is as artificially processed as Velveeta.  I’ve been in editorial meetings where the entire upcoming news cycle has depended on press releases … Continue reading

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