 The digest serves these functions: It increases the element count on the page; it places more emphasis on local content by separating it from Pittsburgh and national stories; it provides more space for local content. |
| The digest serves these functions: It increases the element count on the page; it places more emphasis on local content by separating it from Pittsburgh and national stories; it provides more space for local content. |
 On the new page, the Wild Things story is enhanced with a box that shows both players mentioned in the story, a description of each player and a summary beneath the headline that puts the shortstop search in context. |
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 Unlike the section flag on the old page, the new section flag provides ample space for promos of various sizes and shapes. This provides another opportunity to include national sports on the page while freeing up display space for local stories, which is part of the Observer-Reporter's strategy to emphasize its competitive advantage — superior local news coverage. |
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