Also in U-Tnews, the paper has just rolled out a new method for those with plenty of cash to commission stories for its pages. “Be a newsmaker with the NewsGig and the San Diego Union-Tribune!” the paper currently advertises. “NewsGig gives you access to the best professional writers in San Diego and placement on sandiegouniontribune.com.” A footnote advises that “paid items in the San Diego Union-Tribune are labeled ‘advertisement’ or ‘paid post.’” Prices currently offered range from a Brief of 300 to 500 words, costing $50 to $199 to a Plus, up to 1500 words for between $500 and $999. “Sit back while writers contact you about your project,” the ad concludes...
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