The Decline and Future of Newspapers
As of May 2021, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel is no longer printed in Milwaukee and before that sold its longtime downtown headquarters. The JS is not alone in cutting costs to survive a sea change in the media industry. What internal and external forces drove daily newspapers to their current precarious position? What’s their status today and what’s the prognosis for their long-term viability?
Instructor
Rich Kirchen is the senior reporter at the Milwaukee Business Journal and started his career as a part-timer at The Milwaukee Journal. He attained a bachelor’s in journalism from UWM. He covered the media industry (and several others) since the ... read more
Date: Thu, Mar 30
Delivery Method: In-person With Livestream
Time: 4-5:15pm CT
Location: UWM Hefter Conference Center or view on Zoom
Instructor: Rich Kirchen
Fee: $10
Program Number: SPRI:350
