Detroit Newspapers Could See Shakeup
News, Free Press May Undergo Ownership Changes
POSTED: Wednesday, August 3, 2005
A major shakeup in Detroit newspaper journalism could happen by Wednesday.Newspaper industry journal Editor and Publisher is reporting changes at the Detroit Free Press and the Detroit News, which could include who owns each newspaper.Currently, the Detroit Free Press is owned by Knight-Ridder Newspapers, while Gannett Co., Inc., owns the News. Newspaper giant USA Today is also owned by Gannett.While neither company would comment to E&P about the ownership rumors, likely developments include the Free Press coming under the ownership of Gannett, while Gannett would then be taken over by MediaNews Group., owners of the Denver Post and the Oakland Tribune.The two papers have worked under a joint operating agreement, or JOA, since 1989.While rumors are swirling that the papers may combine into one paper, analysts believe that "brand loyalty" will keep them separate.One scenario may have the Detroit Free Press continue as a broadsheet newspaper, while the Detroit News could adopt a tabloid format, much like the New York Post or New York Daily News."The readers aren't going to notice much of a difference -- it will be the same newspaper. If they change the format to a tabloid or something, that will make a difference," said former publisher Neal Shine.Michelle Solomon is a former Detroit Free Press assistant features editor. She is now managing editor of ClickOnDetroit.com.
Copyright 2006 by ClickOnDetroit.com.
All rights reserved. This material may
not be published, broadcast, rewritten
or redistributed.
A local man's poker face may help him win $8.5 million in cash Monday at the World Series of Poker Main Event in Las Vegas.
Police in Ann Arbor say they are looking for a group of four to 10 people who are responsible for the beating a 19-year-old University of Michigan student.
The community and family of a 5-year-old South Lyon boy with cancer are celebrating Christmas this weekend.
Marine biologists have figured out why a growing number of dead harbor porpoises have been found on California beaches in recent years: dolphin attacks.
Two-time Oscar-nominated actor James Woods has sued a Rhode Island hospital over the 2006 death of his younger brother.
He's a hometown boy made good but with some dark secrets. The Defenders reveal more on Dan Gilbert's hidden deal with Kwame Kilpatrick and an arrest he might not want you to know about.
Livonia police said thieves are first breaking into cars at the Livonia AMC theater and then targeting the victim's home.
Local 4's Paula Tutman becomes a target of a Facebook scam as she is reporting on Facebook security.
See the beauty of Michigan's most colorful season!
An American bulldog in Illinois gives birth to 21 puppies.
Unbelievable pictures of the damage left behind when a pumpkin is thrown through a windshield.
The 13 people killed when an Army psychiatrist allegedly opened fire on fellow soldiers at Fort Hood, Texas, included several people who shared the same profession as the alleged shooter. Here is a look at the victims.
Top-dollar designs don't always provide a good return for the rich and famous. Check out which celebs were caught in fashion flops.
Email Alerts
RSS News Feeds
Mobile
Live Streams
Slideshows
Video
Search
