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Old 07-20-2013, 09:31 AM
 
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Samuel Zell's former real estate investment partner successfully calls for Tribune and LA Times boycott ahead of Murdoch off-market offer. Murdoch is the owner of FOX News, News Corp, and several other large media companies. Boycott call led to firing of FCC chairman Julius Genachowski and blocked Murdoch's deal. Call from Occupy Chicago General Assembly - Matt Libman of Occupy Wall Street.

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Old 07-22-2013, 06:15 PM
 
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Pretty crazy. It's what happened to radio. It's why it sucks.



Occupy is needed.
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Old 07-22-2013, 06:41 PM
 
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Who cares, the internet made these print mediums go the way of the dinosaur.
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Old 07-25-2013, 08:40 PM
 
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I agree, but the majority of online content still comes from traditional print journalism sources. Distribution is still God, but content is very much king in today's media environment.
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Old 07-26-2013, 08:14 AM
 
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I thought it was the Koch Brothers who were angling to buy Tribune.
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Old 07-26-2013, 04:53 PM
 
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Murdoch first.
Koch next, and possibly currently
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Old 07-26-2013, 11:31 PM
 
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And?
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Old 07-26-2013, 11:34 PM
 
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You'll no longer be able to get unbiased news!
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Old 07-27-2013, 08:53 AM
 
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You'll no longer be able to get unbiased news!
Um, that's been the case for ages.
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Old 07-27-2013, 09:35 AM
 
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That's my point. Our Occupy friend here is trying to make this a bigger deal than it is.
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