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Local Newspapers are Doomed

Sep 1, 2008

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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 has been a blogger for over 20 years, and a journalist for more than 25. He currently works as a consultant and trainer, helping people do better, more engaged online journalism.

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