Harvard Business School - Working Knowledge Podcast

Reactions from Fear and Loathing –> A much better business with Rupert M in charge. The corporate strategy professor presenting this will be running a Harvard grad course - effective strategies for media companies in the brave new world.

The Dow Jones offer is an over 65% premium on current prices - $60 per share.

Challenges for Online and Print:

  • Loss of classified advertising
  • Developing online news sites that compete with TV and can generate revenue
  • How to compete with free newspapers

Read the BusinessWeek - If Dow Jones says No Here