Tag Archives: newspaper

Facebook: A newspaper's best and worst friend

Guest blog by Ryan Chartrand The problem Newspapers have made some pretty desperate moves in the last few years. They’ve cut pages, cut staff, cut paychecks, but then decided to try to add social networking to their Web sites. Sure, … Continue reading

Update: Chicago Tribune redesigns, drops "Trib" rumor

The big Chicago Tribune redesign has been released and, not surprisingly, it’s not the version that was heavily circulated around the Web that featured the title “Trib.” Here are a few before and afters: A prototype that surfaced the web … Continue reading

Free Fresno Bees = print desperation?

This morning before making the drive back to school, I made a quick stop at the grocery store (food is so much cheaper at home than it is on the Central Coast).  Upon exiting the building, a woman was handing … Continue reading

High school + no CMS = learning experience?

The online newspaper at my old high school has a nationally award-winning site, although you probably can’t tell from their newest design. Although they update daily, a surprising (and headache-causing) fact is that they don’t use a content management system. … Continue reading