New York Times Looks to Cut from Blogs; WSJ Plans NY Edition

As part of the newspaper’s reduction of 100 newsroom jobs, The New York Times is examining its 70+ blogs and looking for verticals where they can do some “pruning.”

“If we find instances where a blog or a vertical is consuming considerable effort and expense with little reward, we’re prepared to do some pruning,” executive editor Bill Keller [pictured] told newsroom employees recently.

Meanwhile, The Wall Street Journal is planning a separate New York edition, with a $15 million budget.

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