Newspaper executives meet to discuss AP alternative

Editor & Publisher reports several Northeast newspapers have met to discuss a possible content-sharing partnership. The agreement would, in several cases, replace existing contracts with The Associated Press.
Dissatisfaction with the AP is cited as a reason for the possible "consortium." According to an executive who asked to remain anonymous, "It's fair to say that newspapers across America are upset with the treatment they get from the AP." The executive added, "there is a real desire to get better content, shared among people in non-competitive markets."
The "Northeast Consortium" would include New York's Daily News, Newsday, The Buffalo News, the Times Union, and the Star Ledger.
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