US media lose $10 billion advertising in first half (Dinosaur Media DeathWatch™)

Financial Times ^ | September 1, 2009 | Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson

[lysie]

I think we need a mega fundraiser to help them. /s

;-)

[N. Theknow]

Orlando Sentinel automatically renews subscriptions unless you call to cancel. Little tiny disclaimer on their billing statement informs subscribers of this "handy" thing they are doing for you and you. Finding a number to call to cancel is like finding hens' teeth.

Friendly person on the phone reminded me that I would be missing out on "coupons and TV guide."

"Don't you want to keep getting coupons and TV Guide?"

She was speechless when I said, "So, you are telling me your paper's writers and reporters are worthless cause the only reason you can give me to keep getting your paper is coupons and TV Guide?"

I also get a weekly call from The Ledger (Parent Company - NYT) reminding me of all the great coupons I am missing and they have really, really changed and I will like the new paper and don't I want to start taking it again?

The telemarketer the last several weeks has been a cell-phone registered in Atlanta, GA.

[GOPJ]

thanks for the ping