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Gannett cuts cost 37 Star employees their jobs

July 10, 2009

Thirty-seven people were laid off at the Indianapolis Star yesterday and today as part of Virginia-based parent Gannett
Co. Inc.’s attempt to grapple with the swooning economy and falling advertising revenue. Seventeen of those laid off were
in the newsroom of the state’s largest daily newspaper, including seven editors, which constitutes one-fourth of the
editorial management team.

Star newsroom braces for pay cuts, possible layoffs

June 29, 2009

he next two weeks could be critical in determining the level and quality of staffing in the newsroom of The Indianapolis Star, the state’s largest daily newspaper. The paper’s union—which represents about 160 news staffers—and management have been at an impasse since employees’ union contract expired Dec. 31.

The state of the newspaper industry is no joke; Star parent making money, but paper far from secure

May 18, 2009

Today, life without a daily newspaper isn’t so farfetched.

How IBJ is surviving the recession

April 27, 2009

This economy has been tough on just about everybody.
No matter what your choice of media, you can’t escape the news about companies and entire industries challenged by the recession. But what about the folks doing all that reporting?

Will local paper keep covering your favorite team?

April 27, 2009

As a (former full-time) ink-stained wretch, witnessing the demise of the daily newspaper is heartbreaking.
I can’t imagine a day without the "morning miracle" in my hands over a cup of coffee.

‘Star’ scales back on reviewing arts events, much to promoters’ dismay

December 15, 2008

The Indianapolis Star, the state’s largest daily newspaper, has scaled back its roster
of critics in recent years — a reduction in coverage that put the onus on local arts promoters to get the word out through
other channels, such as blogs.

Star, other daily newspapers adapting to digital world

April 14, 2008

The Indianapolis Star has launched an armada of initiatives to bolster revenue as it reacts to seismic industry changes, many
driven by advertiser and reader flight to digital media. Daily newspapers–once one of the nation’s most stable, profitable
businesses–now face a rapidly changing marketplace that would make the most innovative business operator quiver.

Star diffuses flap with news union

December 25, 2006

The Indianapolis Star has averted, for now, a labor dispute over management’s request that unionized news employees write
advertising copy–a practice considered taboo in the newspaper industry.

Theaters decry cutback in newspaper reviews

November 27, 2006

Local theater leaders are sounding the alarm about a drop in coverage by The Indianapolis Star, saying the lack of ink is hurting attendance and the city’s ability to lure new productions to town.

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