Friday Morning in the Blogosphere

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Sports Illustrated to become monthly magazine in 2020 - New York Post

Tribune, McClatchy revive merger talks: report - Crain's Chicago Business

To Save the Press, Congress Must Take on the Tech Monopolies - Daily Beast

After Its Merger, Gannett Will Be the Largest Newspaper Publisher in the U.S. - NYT

With its merger approved, the new Gannett readies the cost-cutting knife - Nieman Lab

Should Newsrooms Accept Additional Funding From Facebook? - Editor and Publisher

Tribune Publishing issuing quarterly dividend with $9 million payout - Chicago Tribune

McClatchy’s financial distress has the company exploring options — including a sale - Poynter

Gannett-GateHouse merger is approved, a long road to digital transformation remains - Poynter

How slow news outlet Tortoise is taking audience engagement to the next level - Editors Weblog