Local Newspapers are Doomed

Adam Tinworth
Adam Tinworth

Or so said professor of journalism and Guardian blogger, Roy Greenslade on Today this morning. You can catch him predicting the death of local newspapers online still.

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Adam is a digital journalism lecturer, trainer and writer. He's been a blogger for over 20 years, a journalist for 30 and teaches audience strategy and engagement at City St George’s, London.

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Adam Tinworth

Adam is a digital journalism lecturer, trainer and writer. He's been a blogger for over 20 years, a journalist for 30 and teaches audience strategy and engagement at City St George’s, London.