US: Washington Times striking Saturday edition, strengthening website
Posted by Liam Berkowitz on June 2, 2008 at 1:14 PM
The Washington Times will cease publication of its Saturday edition, the Associated Press reports, urging readers to rely instead on its website for news.
Executive editor John Solomon attributed the move to the paper's morphing identity from a print newspaper to a full multimedia company, and to low circulation on Saturday.
The Times' desire to diversify has sprung several new initiatives. Among the changes: a reduced-price electronic subscription ($40 compared to the $104 print one); a bolstered website unveiled last week; a redesigned daily edition available Monday; and expanding partnerships with television and radio stations.
"We're striving to become a profitable newspaper," Solomon said.
Source: Associated Press through Editor & Publisher
Executive editor John Solomon attributed the move to the paper's morphing identity from a print newspaper to a full multimedia company, and to low circulation on Saturday.
The Times' desire to diversify has sprung several new initiatives. Among the changes: a reduced-price electronic subscription ($40 compared to the $104 print one); a bolstered website unveiled last week; a redesigned daily edition available Monday; and expanding partnerships with television and radio stations.
"We're striving to become a profitable newspaper," Solomon said.
Source: Associated Press through Editor & Publisher
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