In 1970, newspapers were doing OK, still making money from subscriptions, display advertising, and want ads (remember those?). Many big markets had two papers, and perhaps one was "failing." Who could have accurately predicted where the newspaper business would be in 2026?
"The Los Angeles Angels and Atlanta Braves are separately evaluating the creation of team-controlled regional sports networks rather than immediately shifting their game productions to MLB Media."
"Every Super Bowl city I’ve covered had some charm. None of them were disasters. This is like pizza—even the “bad” ones aren’t really bad. It’s just levels."
"When the same Dallas Cowboys punchline keeps getting recycled, the question shifts. It is no longer about whether it entertains, but whether it has become lazy."
In 1970, newspapers were doing OK, still making money from subscriptions, display advertising, and want ads (remember those?). Many big markets had two papers, and perhaps one was "failing." Who could have accurately predicted where the newspaper business would be in 2026?