Robert MacMillan

Position: Correspondent
I write media stories about News Corp, MySpace, Bloomberg, Thomson Reuters, but I like writing about NEWSPAPERS and the future of journalism most of all. I also cook a mean salmon.

Articles

U.S. government likely to keep media rules strict November 06, 02:03pm EST 

NEW YORK/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Newspaper publishers and other struggling media companies want the U.S. government to help them survive the toughest times they have ever known, mainly by easing rules on how big they can get.  Full Article 

Blog Posts

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Talking with Thomson Reuters chief about print

Thomson Reuters: We've ditched print, but people still love to ask why we love it.  Full Article | Comments [3] 

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Media, tech moguls meet in New York (You are NOT invited)

Media and tech executives gather at Quadrangle's private equity conference at the Plaza hotel in New York today to talk about things that affect you and your money. You're not invited, and neither are we.  Full Article | Comments [3] 

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Boston Globe publisher retires after paper nearly dies

Boston Globe Publisher Steven Ainsley is retiring from the paper. Christopher Mayer succeeds him. Ainsley says he's considering nonprofit work. MediaFile thinks he might be suited for it, based on his most recent job.  Full Article | Comments [1]