Media leaders buy papers why paywalls matter
A year after buying Freedom Communications, Aaron Kushner and the author explain why digital information should not be free and why newspapers must monetize online content. They detail launching a paywall at the Orange County Register to sustain quality reporting while advertisers move to online and mobile.
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Newspapers must monetize digital content to defend civic value
Eric Spitz argues newspapers should not chase digital ghosts but build quality products and subscriber value. He outlines Orange County Register growth through new sections, magazines, a rewards program, and the Long Beach Register launch, asserting reader willingness to pay for meaningful news. He cites Wall Street Journal and Grupo Reforma as paywall leaders.
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Freeway ramp work on 57 to finish by next spring
The Orange County Transportation Authority explains that three contractors are working on the 57 corridor from Orangethorpe to Lambert Road and Katella to Lincoln. Daytime lanes stay open while night ramps close, with weekly updates and a plan to complete between Orangethorpe and Lambert by spring and Katella to Lincoln by fall.
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