Newspaper websites seem to be the preferred source of local news for consumers, according to the Newspaper Association of America and comScore (SCOR). Fifty-seven percent of respondents are drawn to local newspaper websites. But take this with a grain of salt: 54% chose online portals and 53% selected local television websites.
Friday, February 19, 2010
Digitally delivered coupons are growing fast while printed newspaper inserts are increasingly threatened, according to separate surveys by Coupons.com and the Newspaper Association of America. The findings of the two surveys suggest that newspaper coupon inserts could be in danger of experiencing the same long-term decline that has afflicted print classifieds.
Monday, December 21, 2009
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In case the outlook was not already gloomy enough, a new industry forecast from Kubas Associates, based on a survey of 500 newspaper executives this November, contains grim tidings for the newspaper business in the coming year. Among the discouraging findings: publishers seem to agree that advertising revenues will continue to decline in 2010, although less rapidly (which passes for "improvement" nowadays), with a 0.2% overall decline.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
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Cellit, a leading provider of mobile information platforms for the print, broadcast, and real estate industries, announced today the launch of Cellit Classifieds 2.0, an update to the company’s leading newspaper classifieds mobility solution. The new version of Cellit Classifieds features extended streaming video support and a suite of custom-branded iPhone and Android applications.
Monday, October 5, 2009
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Is Google a newspaper killer? Not by a long shot, says Google CEO Eric Schmidt. Nor does he want it to be. In a long interview about his company’s relationship with newspapers and the print journalism industry, Schmidt made it clear he wants established players to survive. In fact, he thinks Google has a “moral responsibility” to help. But help doesn’t mean a handout.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
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In the latest confirmation of changing times in traditional publishing, the Trading Post is dumping its weekly print edition to move online. The classified advertising icon, which was immortalised in the hit film “The Castle” will publish its final print edition at the end of October.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
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Singapore -- Websites of Singapore Press Holdings Ltd ("SPH") took 30 top spots in the Hitwise Top 10 Rankings in the first 6 months of 2009. AsiaOne.com, zaobao.com, ST701.com, and hardwarezone.com were once again ranked Number One in their respective categories.
Monday, September 14, 2009
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An idea is gaining momentum: online readers must open their wallet. In recent weeks, several suggestions for moving from wish to implementation have popped up. The latest one comes from Google. The company proposes to give a boost to its not-so-successful Checkout service by harnessing it to online newspapers interests.
Monday, September 14, 2009
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Newspapers are now struggling because the revenues they used to receive from classifieds have shifted to the internet (ABC News: Giulio Saggin, file photo) The head of online classifieds company carsales.com.au says newspaper publishers are suffering because they have been too slow to react to the growth of the internet. The online company, which was founded nearly 15 years ago, was floated on the share market last week. Newspapers are now struggling because the revenues they used to receive from classifieds have shifted to the internet.
Monday, August 31, 2009
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Newspapers, which have been hit by declines in ad revenue, are trying to figure out how to charge for their online content without alienating readers. Above, Dorothy Miller at a newsstand in Cambridge, Mass. (Steven Senne / Associated Press / January 30, 2009) You think the economy is sending mixed signals? Just look at the newspaper industry. For every "green shoot" that appears, there's a tumbleweed or two rolling by next door. On the positive side, advertising sales firmed a bit in June at major chains such as Gannett Co. and New York Times Co., enabling those companies to post unexpectedly strong second-quarter profits. Newspaper stocks rallied sharply -- Gannett shares have rocketed 156% since the end of June -- as some investors bet that aggressive cost cutting has positioned the companies for higher profit once the economy rebounds.
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
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I'm a big movie fan and New York Times Sunday newspaper reader. I still find myself reading up on movies in the Sunday Times. But it's a rarity these days. Most of the time, I'm checking out SFGate.com for reviews and times on my iPhone. It does beg the question: How well are brand marketing dollars doing for movie ads and listing in newspapers?
Monday, July 27, 2009
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David Black has a boat named Esperanza – “hope,” in Spanish. Many would say the name would be better suited for his business strategy, one pinned firmly on the future of newspapers. He loves details, isn't flashy and likes a good yarn, much like the 158 publications put out by Black Press Ltd., a motley collection of generally small papers mostly in British Columbia and Washington state. He runs them lean – and they make money.
Thursday, July 23, 2009
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As if online newspapers didn't already feel battered, a new real estate advertising report won't ease the pain. The study of real estate professionals shows they're turning their backs on local online newspaper classifieds and display advertising, and finding value in e-mail, local listings sites, search, and social media.
Monday, July 20, 2009
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Newspaper publisher Johnston Press has teamed up with a rival company to run its online recruitment platform. Jobsite.co.uk, owned by Associated Northcliffe Digital, a sister company of local newspaper publisher Northcliffe Media Ltd, will power the Johnston Press 'JobsToday' recruitment portals across JP's 300+ websites in England, Scotland and Ireland.
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
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Advertising revenue at the regional UK newspaper publisher Newsquest fell 36.9% year on year in the second quarter. But Newsquest, which publishes 17 UK daily paid-for titles including the Brighton Argus, the Northern Echo and the Scottish national newspaper the Herald, said that June was its strongest month since the ad slump took hold.
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