The MediaNews Group has set up its new strategy to revitalize its newspapers. The company’s vision includes three major changes: First, MediaNews will begin to charge for its online news. Subscribers to the physical newspaper will have free online access, but all others will be directed to a pay vehicle. Second, the company will move to differentiate the newspaper from its online version. It will continue to utilize material from its printed source but “will also have user-generated content, community involvement and third party content.” Finally, it will create a locus of local information with various resources, including shopping information and user content.

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