Media

Authors seek new ways to sell their work
Many authors are finding nowadays that even after they have written their book, had it edited and published, their work is not done. Today's authors are often left with the task of publicizing their work too.
Brand mania
Brand identity has always been a part of business and commerce, but in recent years branding has infiltrated our lives in new ways. More than ever, merchandisers are trying to get our attention in innovative, and sometimes insidious, ways.
Christmas stories on Midday
Midday features three stories of the Christmas season. Garrison Keillor has a special Christmas Day edition of "the News from Lake Wobegon," MPR's Dan Olson reads the famous 1897 New York Sun letter, "Is there a Santa Claus?," and Truman Capote reads "A Christmas Memory."
The Tribune Company, owner of the Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, Baltimore Sun and other dailies has become the first major newspaper publisher has file bankruptcy. Are others to follow?
Sun sets on the Morning Show
MPR's Morning Show hosts Dale Connelly and Jim Ed Poole join Gary Eichten on the eve of their final program.
British ad awards return to the Twin Cities
One of the stranger Twin Cities holiday traditions gets underway this weekend. The arrival of the British Television Advertising Awards Show at the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis will feature drumming gorillas, hapless surfers and clay bunnies swarming New York City.
Does journalism have a future?
A panel of local journalists discussed the future of their profession -- and newspapers in particular -- at a forum sponsored by the National Press Club at the University of Minnesota.
Writers take aim at writing a novel, in a month
For thousands of Minnesotans, this week is crunch week. It's not just because it's Thanksgiving, it's because they have to finish a novel by midnight Saturday.
Ted Turner at the Commonwealth Club
Legendary entrepreneur Ted Turner is out with a new memoir, "Call me Ted." He opined on his personal story, the state of journalism, and the state of his pocketbook in an appearance at the Commonwealth Club of California in San Francisco.
Minnesota Opera launches major initiative
The Minnesota Opera is announcing a new multi-million dollar program called Minnesota OperaWorks that will make it a national leader in contemporary opera. And due to good luck, or good planning they've already raised more than half the funds.