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Times Publisher Compares Print Media to the Titanic (New York/Daily Intel)
"The best analogy I can think of is -- have you ever heard of the Titanic Fallacy?" said New York Times publisher Arthur Sulzberger Jr. when asked about the future of print. "Even if the Titanic came in safely to New York Harbor, it was still doomed. ... Twelve years earlier, two brothers invented the airplane." Silicon Alley Insider: Henry Blodget thinks The New York Times is doing exactly the right thing. NYO: The buyout packet sent to Times staffers contained an intriguing amount of detail concerning the size of the newsroom -- and the wider company.
The Owner of Politico Is Going After the Post. Again. (TNR/Plank)
Politico owner Robert Allbritton is planning to launch a local Washington D.C news Web site. In his most direct challenge to the Washington Post since launching Politico, Allbritton is putting former Washingtonpost.com editor Jim Brady in charge of the new Metro site, sources said.
Condé Mags Won't Cut Frequency (NYO)
Cuts at Condé Nast are coming to an end, but Condé Nast insiders are still waiting to hear if any magazines will reduce their publishing schedules. Four magazines were mulling the option earlier this month, and for the moment, at least, it appears each monthly has opted to hold steady.
Jayson Blair to Speak at Journalism Ethics Institute (AP)
Disgraced ex-New York Times reporter Jayson Blair will be the featured speaker at a Virginia journalism ethics seminar. Blair will speak on "Lessons Learned" Nov. 6 at Washington and Lee University's Journalism Ethics Institute.
French Papers Aim at Younger Readers (NYT)
France on Tuesday detailed a new program called "My Free Newspaper" under which 18- to 24-year-olds will be offered a free, yearlong subscription to a newspaper of their choice. 30,000 people have already signed up for free subscriptions under a preregistration program with individual newspapers.
Kids Watch More Than a Day of TV Each Week (LAT)
More than an entire day -- that's how long children sit in front of the television in an average week, according to new findings. The amount of television usage by children reached an eight-year high, with kids ages 2 to 5 watching the screen for more than 32 hours a week on average and those ages 6 to 11 watching more than 28 hours.
Wall Street Journal Continues European Push (Guardian/PDA)
News Corp's Wall Street Journal is further setting its European edition apart from its U.S. counterpart by adding features to the London-based print edition and Web site. At the same time, Dow Jones will stop printing and selling the U.S. edition in Europe, and will instead encourage readers to buy the Euro edition.
Cuts Coming to Time Inc. (NYP)
Time Inc. is bracing for another round of cutbacks. Sources say the layoffs will be most severe in the division that includes Fortune, Sports Illustrated, Time, and Money, and will be carried out before the Thanksgiving break.
Facebook, MySpace in Content-Sharing Talks (Telegraph)
A move to share content could potentially see MySpace music and video footage being shared on Facebook via its Connect platform, which allows people to log into third party sites using their Facebook ID.
Diller Ready to Give in on Search? (NYP)
With the Google juggernaut showing no signs of slowing down, IAC's Barry Diller is now giving serious thought to getting out of the search business. Diller signaled he is open to selling Ask.com, the company's fourth-ranked search engine behind Google, Yahoo, and Microsoft's Bing.
Palin Paid $1.25M for Book By Time She Left Office (AP)
Former GOP vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin reported that she has received at least $1.25 million for her hugely anticipated upcoming memoir Going Rogue. A disclosure statement released Tuesday discusses Palin's finances from Jan. 1 to July 27, when she resigned as Alaska governor.
Univision, Flock Team Up on Spanish-Language Social Browser (WebNewser)
Spanish-language media company Univision Interactive Media teamed up with social Web browser Flock on a customizable, Spanish-language version of Flock 2.5. The Univision version of Flock 2.5 connects users to Spanish-language content, as well as their email and social-networking and media sites. mediabistro.com: So what do you do, Maria Elena Salinas, Univision Network News anchor?
Microsoft Cancels Sponsorship of Family Guy Special (Variety)
Microsoft has yanked its sponsorship from Fox's upcoming Seth MacFarlane comedy/variety special over content concerns. Fox still plans to air Family Guy Presents: Seth and Alex's Almost Live Comedy Show on Nov. 8, but with another, yet-to-be-named, sponsor. Portfolio/Pressed: It's kind of amazing that no one at Microsoft raised concerns internally before its sponsorship was agreed upon. Are they that out of the pop-culture loop?
Panel: Magazines No Longer 'Center of the Universe' (Folio:)
"The magazine business, particularly if you're dominated by print advertising, is going to continue to be a no-growth to a declining business -- probably forever," panelist David Nussbaum, CEO of enthusiast magazine and book publisher F+W Media, said during the discussion.
New Movie Takes Aim at Celebrity Journalism (AP)
The new documentary Starsuckers, argues that the culture of celebrity has undermined journalistic standards and warped society's values. "I didn't realize quite how much of our news is public relations, or lies, or on the basis of criminal acts," said the film's director, Chris Atkins.
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