An extension of the Common Sense Journalism monthly column by Doug Fisher, former broadcaster, newspaper reporter and wire service editor. From new media to old, much of journalism is just plain common sense.
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From Alan Mutter, the Newsosaur, a pointer to a touching video put together about all the Atlanta Journal-Constitution staffers (70+) who departed in a round of buyouts last week. It takes 23 minutes to say all the farewells.
posted by Doug @ 3:58 PM
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That's hugely touching, but what's really astonishing is the wealth of talent, particularly desk talent, that walked out the door.
Yes, I was struck by how many deskers were included. Sigh.
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