Oregon Media Insiders

Wow, the entry by Kaptnvideo was very, very good. He really put into proper perspective the challenges faced by today's newspapers. It is obvious that the good old days of high profits are over for newspapers. The Oregonian will have to adopt to the changes that fact will bring about. The letter from Fred Stickel to the employees reflects this reality. I do think that the paper's senior management will most likely scale back the existing job guarantee.
I also wonder what will become of the paper's plans to replace their aging presses? I am told that there was a plan to do that and relocate the press plant to industrial NW Portland. I suppose that's been shelved. I also wonder how long it might be until the head office site is sold. It is so weird seeing a high-rise (condos) going in right across the street from The Oregonian. I would think that the paper's Broadway site is becoming very valuable. As the paper's headquarters is built on the site of the Ladd Mansion, it would be rather interesting to see that part of town return to residential use.

I also wanted to say that I agree with Shawn's post about KOIN "anchors" Jeff Gianola and Kelley Day. Mike Donahue should be returned to evening anchor and paired with someone who is as talented as Shirley Hancock was during her days at KOIN.

Lastly, may I just say that I hate summer. I can't believe we have this awful heat wave to get through. I can hardly wait for July and August!! Maybe I would like summer more if there were no days over 78 degrees and regular rain showers to enjoy. I'm just an autumn and spring person I guess!