Report: Americans Fail To Appreciate Local Papers

Report: Americans fail to appreciate local papersCBS News(AP) NEW YORK — A majority of Americans don't seem to recognize the value of their local newspaper. According to a survey from the Pew Research Center, most people say they wouldn't miss local news if their newspaper no longer existed. ...Pew Media Study Shows Reliance on Many OutletsNew York TimesInternet, not TV or newspapers, a top source of local info: reportmsnbc.com'Word of mouth,' as news source, gains on local TV broadcasts, Pew saysWashington PostBroadcasting & Cableall 59 news articles »

Senh: That's bad news for AOL's Patch.com and other major players like Google, Yelp, and Citysearch.

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