Many of Connecticut’s smaller newspapers are being sold and the future of the state’s paper-of-record, The Hartford Courant, is in a precarious position, but some traditional and non-traditional media organizations see opportunity.
That’s the focus of the Hartford Business Journal’s recent article, “Amid news industry struggles, CT’s media landscape faces significant changes.” The article covers an array of topics, including The Hartford Courant’s woes.
The story quotes longtime Connecticut news fixture and president of MCG, Duby McDowell, on her view of the Courant’s demise:
“It wasn’t so long ago that the governor would deliver the budget address and you’d see the army of Hartford Courant reporters arrive at the Legislative Office Building to cover their specific beats and analyze what was being proposed. You do not have that anymore. These days it falls on the shoulders of just a few people.”
While the story outlines many of the challenges facing the state’s news media, it also highlights some of the bright spots in its evolution. It’s a must-read for anyone interested in the state of Connecticut’s news media.