http://www.cobizmag.com/ en ian@unleadedsoftware.com Copyright 2009 2009-08-10T16:29:24+00:00 http://www.cobizmag.com/articles/spare-a-dime-for-news-rethinking-free-content-on-the-web/ http://www.cobizmag.com/articles/spare-a-dime-for-news-rethinking-free-content-on-the-web/#When:19:08:41Z Since Colorado Public Radio secured a spot on the dial last year for a news channel (KCFR at 90.1 FM), I’ve come to rely on it during my 40-mile commute to and from work. In a world of shrinking newsrooms, CPR and National Public Radio continue to do great work. During a pledge drive promo this week, a CPR announcer asked listeners to imagine their lives without the station. Sure, it’s a strange business model, the announcer noted: The station provides content and then people send in contributions to keep it running. Doesn’t sound strange at all, actually. Editor's Notebook 2009-02-11T19:08:41+00:00