MMMM # 363 -- media transformations

      Several developments in the past week:
     Al.com wrote a story/piece/column/news release about their great success since the three largest newspapers in the state cut back to publishing 3-days-a-week.
      In short, they say (surprise) they're doing great. No mention of the Birmingham and Huntsville papers putting their buildings on the market.

     Here in Montgomery, The Advertiser office/administration building is still on the market. They've stayed a seven-day-a-week publication, but instituted a pay-wall for their online content.
     Speaking of, the Advertiser is launching a conservative column. The columnist writes by way of introduction:

"Political correctness and contorted phrases such as “fair share,” “war on women,” and “the one percent” supplant commonly held values. Hard work, self-sufficiency and personal responsibility are under attack because they are antithetical to the ideology of our president and his party."    

     Perhaps they needed balance for  Josh Moon, the columnist who makes conservative heads spin.
     Gene Kamena is the new columnist's name, a retired U.S. Army Colonel.
     No word how often he'll contribute.
     More about Kamena's military background here.

     In Washington:
     The White House may be trying to peel off viewership from TV.
     Read this email from the White House on the night of the State of The Nation address (the red type emphasis in mine):
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Hello -- For the past few days, the White House has been humming as President Obama puts the final touches on his State of the Union Address. And at 9:00 p.m. ET, the President will deliver that speech to Congress -- and most importantly, to you. Tonight you're going to hear a clear plan for how Americans can work together to create jobs and grow the economy from the middle out -- with some ideas that are sure to get people talking. Here's how you can join the conversation: --If you watch the State of the Union with us, we'll make sure you get the enhanced version. We'll provide you with context -- some of the same data the President sees before he makes his decisions. We'll show you the charts, facts, figures, and graphics you need to get the most out of the speech. The enhanced version will only be available at WhiteHouse.gov/SOTU so be sure to tune tonight at 9:00. --When the President wraps up, we'll give you a chance to hear from a team of policy experts who will discuss the President's remarks and answer your questions. Just head to the same place for that: WhiteHouse.gov/SOTU. --Finally, WhiteHouse.gov is releasing something that's got us all really excited: Citizen Response. It's a new tool you can use to dig in to the President's speech -- line by line -- and tell us what resonates with you, what makes sense for your community. I'll be one of the folks reading what you tell us -- and we'll share that feedback with senior staff throughout the building and the President, himself. Tonight, the best place to be part of the State of the Union is WhiteHouse.gov. So watch the speech with us and then let us know what you think: WhiteHouse.gov/SOTU Thanks, David David Simas Deputy Senior Advisor The White House P.S. -- Want to learn more about Citizen Response? Check out the video we've put together to see how it works. ============================================================== But watching the White House version of the speech was like watching a director review his own movie. Think he liked it? I liked Marcy and Jamie joining Mr. Cardiotone in exercise this week on ANN.                     I stayed at the news desk, and felt tired just watching them! Heck, somebody had to take the photos! [PLUS: FOX transcript of their own Sunday Morning show misquoted Marco Rubio. The AP withdrew a story based on the transcript Sunday afternoon. Pretty rare event for the AP.] [The Monday Morning Media Memo is a regular feature of www.timlennox.com.]