A Different Future for Newspapers

Adam Tinworth
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So, yesterday we learned that newspaper editors are now so irrelevant that iconic editors are becoming mayors.

Today?
[![Newspaper Wallpaper](https://i0.wp.com/www.onemanandhisblog.com/content/images/2010/07/0weitzner002-thumb-500x460-1683.jpg?resize=500%2C460)](https://i1.wp.com/www.onemanandhisblog.com/content/images/2010/07/0weitzner002.jpg)
Newspapers are now [best used as wallpaper](http://www.core77.com/blog/object_culture/recycled_newspapers_for_interior_design_lets_you_read_between_the_walls_17005.asp).
Not sure if this is a better choice for the digital journalism evangelist, or the old school hack who doesn’t want to let go of the print era…
[[via Daniela Barbosa](http://danielabarbosa.blogspot.com/2010/07/dont-read-your-daily-newspaper-any-more.html)]
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Adam is a lecturer, trainer and writer. He's been a blogger for over 20 years, and a journalist for more than 30. He lectures on audience strategy and engagement at City, University of London.

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Adam is a lecturer, trainer and writer. He's been a blogger for over 20 years, and a journalist for more than 30. He lectures on audience strategy and engagement at City, University of London.