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Forecasts for 2009 are, unsurprisingly, relatively pessimistic for traditional media and more positive for new media developments. But not all commentators were as determined as Jeff Nolan that "if 2008 was bad for newspapers, 2009 will be devastating," and many saw hope in the possibility of changes in content and format.  

 Every web-based news source must take great care in providing an efficient layout. For two reasons. Studies have shown that, in a general manner, the print-format of newspapers is still more practical than web versions for cursive visual scans and information retention. The second reason is common sense: since traditional newspapers’ readership is migrating to online, it’s even more essential for them to produce a quality online format. So how do you do it? 

Last month in Moscow, the Russian Guild of Press Publishers held the First Russian Publishers Conference.  During the Press Freedom Seminar, President of the World Editors Forum and Saturday Editor of The Times (London), George Brock, gave a talk discussing the freedom of the press in Russia, whose text is posted below. 

As the Hispanic population of the United States continues to grow, newspapers are having to adapt. The Asociacion de la Prensa de Madrid links to a study conducted by the American Latino paper Hoy which shows that although television remains the most used medium among Latinos, about 70% read Spanish language newspapers 'frequently or occasionally.' Advertising in Spanish print publications is particularly effective and are the 'primary source for Hispanics when they plan a purchase,' said Hoy Publisher Digby Solomon Diez.

As the Hispanic population of the United States continues to grow, newspapers are having to adapt. The Asociacion de la Prensa de Madrid links to a study conducted by the American Latino paper Hoy which shows that although television remains the most used medium among Latinos, about 70% read Spanish language newspapers 'frequently or occasionally.' Advertising in Spanish print publications is particularly effective and are the 'primary source for Hispanics when they plan a purchase,' said Hoy Publisher Digby Solomon Diez.

According to the Financial Times Deutschland (FTD), German publishers are infected by football euphoria. With the world championship taking place in Germany in 2006, publishers are expecting a kick for their business. Three new sport magazines (Sportfrau, Champ and Rund) have been launched and two (Player and Fußball-Fieber) will be launched over the next few months. And Dirk Makritzki, sport editor and director of Eurostream.de, a company for internet broadcast & multimedia solutions, wants to establish a Germany wide sports daily. The title is planned to be called "Sportecho", like a sport newspaper that existed in the GDR but was ceased by Axel Springer, publisher of Bild, in 1991. Dirk Makritzki said in the FTD, that "almost all major German publishers have a concept for a sport newspaper. But nobody dares to enter the market because of a kind of agreement to keep still between publishers." The reason for this is said to be Springer's strong position in sport reporting. Springer already tested a sports daily in 2004, but did not launch it as it would have been too damaging for its other publications.

The success of a sports daily would be a big change to the German press market. In contrast to countries like Italy, Spain or France, Germany does not have a daily sport newspaper. Currently, Springer's weekly "Sport Bild" and Olympia's "Kicker", which appears twice a week, are dominating the market of football interested readers, reports FTD. However, circulation and advertising revenues of sport magazines are declining, writes pressetext austria. Additionally, a sport daily would be in direct competition with many daily newspapers that increased their sport reporting as well. It hence remains to be seen whether a sports daily could be successful.

Sources: Financial Times Deutschland, pressetext austria

According to the Financial Times Deutschland (FTD), German publishers are infected by football euphoria. With the world championship taking place in Germany in 2006, publishers are expecting a kick for their business. Three new sport magazines (Sportfrau, Champ and Rund) have been launched and two (Player and Fußball-Fieber) will be launched over the next few months. And Dirk Makritzki, sport editor and director of Eurostream.de, a company for internet broadcast & multimedia solutions, wants to establish a Germany wide sports daily. The title is planned to be called "Sportecho", like a sport newspaper that existed in the GDR but was ceased by Axel Springer, publisher of Bild, in 1991. Dirk Makritzki said in the FTD, that "almost all major German publishers have a concept for a sport newspaper. But nobody dares to enter the market because of a kind of agreement to keep still between publishers." The reason for this is said to be Springer's strong position in sport reporting. Springer already tested a sports daily in 2004, but did not launch it as it would have been too damaging for its other publications.

The success of a sports daily would be a big change to the German press market. In contrast to countries like Italy, Spain or France, Germany does not have a daily sport newspaper. Currently, Springer's weekly "Sport Bild" and Olympia's "Kicker", which appears twice a week, are dominating the market of football interested readers, reports FTD. However, circulation and advertising revenues of sport magazines are declining, writes pressetext austria. Additionally, a sport daily would be in direct competition with many daily newspapers that increased their sport reporting as well. It hence remains to be seen whether a sports daily could be successful.

Sources: Financial Times Deutschland, pressetext austria

Thanks to Alain Neuville, ANIMA CEO, for his authorization to publish his toughths when they are related to newspapers. This week, Alain analyzed the situation of the European Newspaper industry:

"There is at least one metric that is broadly shared by a great majority of countries; newspapers readership and circulation slump. Newspaper readership posts -0.6% in Italy. Circulation of national titles dropped by 0.5% in France. Circulation and readership are falling in Ireland. All the data recently released are in the red. The national dailies have been losing readers for some time now. The regional press had remained one of the few positive shelters in the British market. It is no longer the case since the last ABC figures have been released. In light of this difficult situation, publishers have to find new solutions..."

Thanks to Alain Neuville, ANIMA CEO, for his authorization to publish his toughths when they are related to newspapers. This week, Alain analyzed the situation of the European Newspaper industry:

"There is at least one metric that is broadly shared by a great majority of countries; newspapers readership and circulation slump. Newspaper readership posts -0.6% in Italy. Circulation of national titles dropped by 0.5% in France. Circulation and readership are falling in Ireland. All the data recently released are in the red. The national dailies have been losing readers for some time now. The regional press had remained one of the few positive shelters in the British market. It is no longer the case since the last ABC figures have been released. In light of this difficult situation, publishers have to find new solutions..."

Thanks to Alain Neuville, ANIMA CEO, for his authorization to publish his toughths when they are related to newspapers. This week, Alain analyzed the situation of the European Newspaper industry:

"There is at least one metric that is broadly shared by a great majority of countries; newspapers readership and circulation slump. Newspaper readership posts -0.6% in Italy. Circulation of national titles dropped by 0.5% in France. Circulation and readership are falling in Ireland. All the data recently released are in the red. The national dailies have been losing readers for some time now. The regional press had remained one of the few positive shelters in the British market. It is no longer the case since the last ABC figures have been released. In light of this difficult situation, publishers have to find new solutions..."