For what it's worth, here's WSJ's publisher, Gordon Crovitz, on the sale: http://opinionjournal.com/extra/?id=110010409
I agree with Kiran and the Economist piece. WSJ's brand value will be diluted if its editorial focus or quality changes. Murdoch, all said and done, is a businessman first, and he won't do something that's bad for business. Fox was a smart business move; turning WSJ into Fox would be brand suicide. There's no way he'll do that. (Disclosure: I write for WSJ occasionally, so this could just be wishful thinking!) -- Amit Varma http://www.indiauncut.com
