John Solomon: Washington Times Is An "Extraordinary News Brand"
January 15, 2008 -- 5:43 PM EST // //

This blog already had a bit of fun earlier today with John Solomon, the new executive editor of The Washington Times, but guess what -- there's still more fun to be had!

Via Romenesko, Fishbowl DC reports that Solomon has now sent an introductory memo to WashTimes's staff. Check out his effusive praise of the Moonie rag:

To the staff of The Washington Times

It is with great respect, admiration and enthusiasm that I soon will be joining you in the newsroom of The Washington Times. Under the steady stewardship of Wes Pruden, you have built an extraordinary news brand that delivers insightful analysis, cutting-edge investigative reporting and diverse coverage to a marketplace craving such reporting....

The Washington Times has charted one of the most ambitious courses toward 21st century journalistic success that I've seen in all my travels across the country.

This really is a perfect match. No wonder everyone is so excited about it.

Meanwhile, check out this rather odd bit of media analysis:

First, rest assured I do not share the bleak assessments of many industry leaders that the Fourth Estate has entered an era of inevitable decline. The news industry's greatest times still lay ahead of us. The next several years offer an unprecedented opportunity to liberate all of our products from the confines of two-dimensional story telling.

I'm sure working at The Washington Times will indeed prove liberating -- and not just from the "confines of two-dimensional story telling," whatever that means, but from certain other "confines," too.

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