links for 2007-10-01

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Not everyone deserves a blog

Don’t add features like blogs, pod casts, talk back, etc just because you heard other places were using them. Add them because it makes your coverage better in a meaningful way.

(tags: journalism blogging hyperlocal newspaper+websites podcasts)
Trinity Mirror calls halt to disposals

Trinity Mirror on Monday called a halt to its 10-month struggle to auction parts of the business, agreeing to sell its Racing Post sporting newspaper for below the original asking price and pulling the sale of two groups of regional newspapers.

(tags: trinity+mirror sales local+newspapers)
Twelve things journalists can do to save journalism

Blogs should be a daily routine for every dedicated journalist. They should read every blog related to their beats. They should read blogs about their own interests and hobbies. They should read blogs about their profession.

(tags: blogs journalism lists newspapers rss blogging)
Future Gets Official PlayStation Mag, Sells French Arm

Future US has announced new terms with SCEA to publish PlayStation: The Official Magazine, as Future’s UK division announces it has divested itself of its Future France division to focus on English language publications.

(tags: future magazines)