change is the new inertia
suddenly, it feels like the dotcom bust all over again. our fearless leader got the axe. and as shocking as that was, nothing really has changed. yet. if i think about it, people have been getting laid off since the beginning of my tenure here. and tho we're now closing the print end of one of our pubs, in some ways, that's nothing new in the industry.

but there is a certain tension in the air. and it's funny (funny-odd, not funny-haha) to have had experiences in both the online and print worlds. (tho honestly, i don't see the dichotomy as strongly as some. data is data. some of how it's delivered it will evolve, some will not.)

so, i've kept myself busy stalking our new leadership, and reading the so-called blogosphere on the subject. so far, i like doc searle's take on "how to save newspapers." and i especially liked borsato's concise blurb on "why newspapers matter:"
Newspaper editors make judgements on the basis of what they believe their readers want to know. Bloggers make judgements on the basis of what they themselves want to know, which necessarily limits their audience.

Newspapers provide a wider perspective that is still in high demand.
meanwhile, i'm finally getting around to [read: making time for] reading what color is your parachute?
Labels: change, pizzawhirled, web 2.0

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