Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Dundalk Eagle
The Dundalk Eagle has been around for many years and is a communtiy newspaper. Although it is considered a small newspaper it is definitely outlasting some of the "Big" names, including the Baltimore Sun. Like everything else, the newspapers are changing with the times and are trying to keep up with this fast-paced society. The internet is taking over and with everything being at your finger-tips, more and more papers are found online. Stories are being put up as soon as they happen and updates are a constant. Since the Eagle is a local newspaper I predict it will never stop running. There is less competition, unlike other newspapers that put out almost the same exact information. The Eagle attracts the community and informs the people about events locally. It is easy to understand and get the information you want quickly. If you missed the high school game you can always see the scores in the paper and never be out of the loop about local projects and things that may take an affect in the community. It costs about 50 cents and is found at the local gas stations and convenient stores in the community. The paper not only attracts an older crowd but kids as well. They like to get there hands on it and see there names in the paper and read about their school. It becomes more personal and makes the reader feel like you are talking to them. The newspaper is also online but no matter what people will continue to purchase the paper to see familiar faces and names and know the next thing in there community.
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I like your point about talking to the readers. I agree with this. People are more likely to read something they feel is directed towards them.
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