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How do you think this move from the Detroit Free Press will effect the rest of the US?
Will all newspapers go this route?
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Digital possibilities propel newspaper in new direction
http://freep.com/article/20081217/FREEPRESS/312170002
Revenue falling down a cliff.
Bankruptcy rippling through the industry.
New generations of customers needing something different.
The newspaper industry can identify with the American auto industry -- we have important products and similar emergencies that demand bold, immediate action.
The transformation announced Tuesday by the Detroit Free Press and the Detroit Media Partnership is such an action, unique in the country.
Some newspapers have reacted to crushing business realities by not publishing on certain days, or drastically slashing their news-gathering staffs, or exploring outsourcing of local reporting and editing jobs overseas -- or all of the above.
The Free Press chooses a path not traveled.
It allows us to print a daily newspaper, devote more resources to digital delivery of information and maintain Michigan's largest and best news staff to keep providing exclusive news, information and commentary by journalists who understand what is relevant here.
The changes to home delivery will happen in spring 2009. We are also working on a redesigned Free Press that will be easy to use and will combine our trademark depth and commentary with a report that can be quickly absorbed. We'll keep in touch with our progress.
We do not make these moves lightly. We know that delivering the Free Press to homes three days a week -- Thursday, Friday and Sunday -- instead of seven will disrupt many breakfast-table routines. Fact is, though, those routines have already changed as many people tune in to the news by laptop or cell phone.
http://www.efinancialnews.com/site/img/promoimage.gif
Digital possibilities propel newspaper in new direction
http://freep.com/article/20081217/FREEPRESS/312170002
Revenue falling down a cliff.
Bankruptcy rippling through the industry.
New generations of customers needing something different.
The newspaper industry can identify with the American auto industry -- we have important products and similar emergencies that demand bold, immediate action.
The transformation announced Tuesday by the Detroit Free Press and the Detroit Media Partnership is such an action, unique in the country.
Some newspapers have reacted to crushing business realities by not publishing on certain days, or drastically slashing their news-gathering staffs, or exploring outsourcing of local reporting and editing jobs overseas -- or all of the above.
The Free Press chooses a path not traveled.
It allows us to print a daily newspaper, devote more resources to digital delivery of information and maintain Michigan's largest and best news staff to keep providing exclusive news, information and commentary by journalists who understand what is relevant here.
The changes to home delivery will happen in spring 2009. We are also working on a redesigned Free Press that will be easy to use and will combine our trademark depth and commentary with a report that can be quickly absorbed. We'll keep in touch with our progress.
We do not make these moves lightly. We know that delivering the Free Press to homes three days a week -- Thursday, Friday and Sunday -- instead of seven will disrupt many breakfast-table routines. Fact is, though, those routines have already changed as many people tune in to the news by laptop or cell phone.
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I'm mixed on this.
The idea itself is great. I think this is a bold move, and potentially a model for print media to follow if it is successful.
Specifically for Detroit's economy, I think it's a necessary move. Michigan is hurting. Bad. Cuts need to be made.
Specifically for the people in Detroit, I think it's a sign of continued cuts, and unemployment's going to rise even higher.
As far as affecting the rest of the US, it won't for the time being. Markets are going to see if the Freep succeeds or fails, and then act accordingly. If it's successful, see this happen across the country. If not, then it won't.
The only other way it may affect the rest of the US is that Michigan will continue to hemmorage jobs and people will have to look elsewhere in the country for work.
The idea itself is great. I think this is a bold move, and potentially a model for print media to follow if it is successful.
Specifically for Detroit's economy, I think it's a necessary move. Michigan is hurting. Bad. Cuts need to be made.
Specifically for the people in Detroit, I think it's a sign of continued cuts, and unemployment's going to rise even higher.
As far as affecting the rest of the US, it won't for the time being. Markets are going to see if the Freep succeeds or fails, and then act accordingly. If it's successful, see this happen across the country. If not, then it won't.
The only other way it may affect the rest of the US is that Michigan will continue to hemmorage jobs and people will have to look elsewhere in the country for work.
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Living in Michigan.
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Agreed! ;)
I think that there will still be some print newspapers because there is still some value in having the tactile feel. I would guess at some point almost all papers will be part of some conglomerate that will print localized versions for distribution in given areas to coincide with their online editions.
It makes perfect sense for newspapers to go the digital route. Reading a traditional newspaper for current events will at best leave you 12 hours behind the information curve. Since Al Gore invented the internet, the instant news cycle is a reality.
It's just a first step towards eliminating it completely. I would bet that that's what they do within two years.
I think almost every new source will do the same. Eventually there will be a couple that stay for the long haul. They will be the only ones left, so they will have enough market share to continue.
I think almost every new source will do the same. Eventually there will be a couple that stay for the long haul. They will be the only ones left, so they will have enough market share to continue.
I think it changes the game for the news print industry. I believe most people want real time information. Newspapers are outdated once they are printed. Sure there will be traditionalist who want a physical paper to read or don't have the luxury to connected during their commute. Newspaper are losing ad revenue to online new providers.
It's tough to say, but I think we'll see a lot of companies watching what the Detroit papers do very closely. If it works for them, papers that are hurting (and possibly some that are still in ok shape) will start adjusting their formats as well.
In all, I think that these adaptations will end up sticking, even after the economy and circulations pick up, mainly because it will just make sense.
In all, I think that these adaptations will end up sticking, even after the economy and circulations pick up, mainly because it will just make sense.
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