Journalism Quote by David Blum
““People always ask me, why are newspapers going under? And I always say the same thing. Because gray, faceless people started hiring gray, faceless people and pushed out anybody with a personality.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: The New York Times, 2015
The decline of newspapers is blamed on impersonal corporate hiring that removes personal voices.
In simple terms: Impersonal hiring kills newspaper personality.
Key Takeaway
Support authentic, personal journalism.
Themes
media
corporate culture
authenticity
Mood
cynical
reflective
Type
observational
critical
When to use this quote
- newsroom hiring
- media ownership
- editorial decisions
Key Concepts
journalism
personality
corporate homogenization
Questions to Reflect On
- How can newspapers retain personality in a corporate world?
- What hiring practices foster authentic voices?
A Different Perspective
If corporations prioritize profit over voice, quality may suffer.
