A. H. Belo – “Like the next generation of The Dallas Morning News, my time here is a work in progress.”

Pros

Some of the best journalists in the country work at The Dallas Morning News, and they continue to produce great work despite all the Internet noise that passes for news out there.
Senior leadership cares deeply about Dallas and surrounding communities.
Willingness to experiment in order to engage audiences and create a sustainable business model.

Cons

In effort to create new models, sometimes forgets core competencies.
"Cutback culture" is hard to overcome, especially in light of constant initiatives that don't seem to be managed or measured.
Overall gloomy outlook for and perception of newspaper industry is a constant pressure.

Advice to Senior Management

Diversify and do a better job of grooming younger staffers into leadership positions.