The news of Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp.’s recent acquisition of the Wall Street Journal and Dow Jones from the Bancroft family is a topic that has sparked much debate in the media. Some people are worried that Murdoch will damage the journalistic integrity and reputation of the Wall Street Journal. Others are concerned that Murdoch will bring too much conservatism to the paper. Some see the Wall Street Journal organization as having a lot of excess fat that needs to be cut off in order to survive, and Rupert Murdoch is just the man to do it. Many recognize the need and opportunity for the Wall Street Journal to gain power and prominence internationally, pointing to Murdoch and his empire as the perfect solution to that need. Many feel this is the end of the beloved Wall Street Journal as we know it. Where do you stand?

Our expert business authors on our network of business blogs are in a uniquely qualified position to comment on this topic, since they are intricately involved in both business and publishing. This week they have stridently expressed their opinions on the various ramifications of Murdoch’s takeover of the Wall Street Journal…

KnowMoreMedia.com:
News Corp. Headlines Straight from the Horse’s Mouth

Dow Jones Owners Take the Money and Run… from Murdoch

The Wall Street Journal Joins Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp Family

Wall Street Journal Acquisition by News Corp is Pinnacle of Media Mania

ManagersRealm.com:
Wall Street Journal Editorial Pages Support Rupert Murdoch

Murdoch and Ailes and Giuliani Oh My: New York Times Panicking at Dow Jones Acquisition

AdHurl.com:
Rupert Murdoch… the Gordon Gecko of Media?

Rupert Murdoch + The Wall Street Journal = Bare Breasts on Page Three!

BizCradle.com:
My Advice for Murdoch – Wall Street Journal Worriers

Hippie Girl Sees my Murdoch Logic

Our Respected Ad Expert Disagrees with… What Exactly?

MarketingBlurb.com:
Rupert Murdoch & News Corp. Acquire Dow Jones & Wall Street Journal

BrainBasedBusiness.com:
Did the Wall Street Journal Sell US Brainpower to Rupert Murdoch Today?

WebMetricsGuru.com:
Murdoch Buys Dow Jones - Wall Street Journal for 5.6 Billion Dollars and the Naked Paris Hilton - AdHurl

TopLeadGenerators.com:
Rupert Murdoch's Purchase of Wall Street Journal Will Result in Sales

OfficeStuffer.com:
Morning Coffee & The Wall Street Journal

RoadGladiator.com:
Rupert Murdoch Takes Over the Wall Street Journal

RisingSunOfNihon.com:
Rupert Murdoch Buys Yomiuri Shimbun!?

HealthCareVox.com:
4 Reasons Why The News Corp Dow Jones Merger May Be Good For Communications Pros

BizCreditPolicy.com:
Does the News matter or the Money? Murdoch buys Dow Jones

LandingTheDeal.com:
Murdoch Lands the Deal with the Wall Street Journal

CompanyCounselor.com:
Dow Jones

ProductivityGoal.com:
Murdoch vs. Franklin

BizMediaScience.com:
Rupert Murdoch Buys "The Journal"

AutoMill.com:
Murdoch's Deal For The Wall Street Journal: How Will Automotive Advertising Wheels Turn?