Romenesko

Chicago Tribune

Bloomberg

That's when everything's possible and no one has been let down, says Phil Rosenthal. "Shaking hands like a seasoned politician, Sam Zell at least momentarily energized a Chicago Tribune newsroom worn down by dour industry projections and word of cutbacks throughout the media world," writes the Tribune columnist. || Tribune editorial: "During a whip through Tribune Tower on Thursday, Sam Zell projected excitement for what we do and why we do it. That excitement is infectious."
> Zell promises to deliver "openness, candor and no subtlety" (LAT)
> LAT publisher Hiller says "people are excited, anxious, hopeful" (LAT)
> Sun reporter says "fresh approaches and fresh ideas could help us" (Sun)
> Orlando publisher says private ownership will reinvigorate Tribune (OS)
> Courant columnist says "people are desperate for strong leadership" (HC)