Jon Fine, blogging at BusinessWeek, asks: Which American Paper Will Be The First To Kill Its Print Edition? In his article in the magazine, Fine picks the San Francisco Chronicle. Both the blog and article are essential reading for newsagents and their publisher suppliers. The discussion challenges the views put by publisher representatives speaking at newsagent meetings in recent months.
No, I am not gloomy about the future of newspapers. Realistic is what I would call it. By understanding the changes coming, newsagents will be better equipped to make the business decisions which best suit their businesses. Newsagents have to put their needs ahead of those of their suppliers.
Change can be liberating.