Zell expects a social network platform to save the newspaper industry

Zell expects a social network platform to save the newspaper industry

Part of the plan for rediscovering profitability for the troubled Tribune Co. of Chicago involves fishing for revenue -- somehow -- from a thus-far-undeveloped social networking platform, according to a memo to employees from their new CEO.

Zell expects a social network platform to save the newspaper industry

Zell expects a social network platform to save the newspaper industry

Part of the plan for rediscovering profitability for the troubled Tribune Co. of Chicago involves fishing for revenue -- somehow -- from a thus-far-undeveloped social networking platform, according to a memo to employees from their new CEO.