Further cutbacks for local American dailies
Posted by Helena Deards on February 18, 2009 at 3:31 PM
In Chicago, the Kane County Chronicle has announced its intention to combine both weekend editions of the publication into one to be printed on Saturdays. Don T. Bricker, publisher of the Chronicle News Group reassured readers that the weekend edition will "include everything you've come to expect from your Saturday and Sunday papers and then some." The Chronicle has also revealed that it will drop Monday editions and begin to print in tabloid format. Displaying its hyper-local intentions, Bricker said that "We've determined that our future is to be your local newspaper".
The Post Register in Idaho Falls will also be dropping its Monday edition due to the tough economic climate. Writing in the newspaper, Roger Plothow said that the managers of the publication have been considering the move for some time, whilst considering money-saving methods due to the migration of print readers online. Plothow wrote that the move is "prudent" given current conditions.
The Post Register in Idaho Falls will also be dropping its Monday edition due to the tough economic climate. Writing in the newspaper, Roger Plothow said that the managers of the publication have been considering the move for some time, whilst considering money-saving methods due to the migration of print readers online. Plothow wrote that the move is "prudent" given current conditions.
The publisher of The Dallas Morning News and The Providence, A.H. Belo
Corp are laying off 500 people and cutting expenses by $50 million, but
have denied claims that they are planning to cut publication days or
stop home delivery. Chairman and CEO Robert Decherd explained "We have
a mind to continue operating the seven-day business model we have" and
that the cuts are "an aggressive approach, a conscious effort to get
ahead of revenue trends".
In Nebraska, The Columbus Telegram will be printed and packaged at its sister publication the Fremont Tribune as of March 16th. Publisher Bob Blackman made the announcement, and explained that to carry on printing at the current location would require significant investment. Eleven full and part time jobs will be lost as a result of the decision. Print cutbacks, job losses and other money saving tactics are not new for many American local dailies, and are a strong indicator of the problems faced by the printed press industry.
Source: Editor & Publisher
In Nebraska, The Columbus Telegram will be printed and packaged at its sister publication the Fremont Tribune as of March 16th. Publisher Bob Blackman made the announcement, and explained that to carry on printing at the current location would require significant investment. Eleven full and part time jobs will be lost as a result of the decision. Print cutbacks, job losses and other money saving tactics are not new for many American local dailies, and are a strong indicator of the problems faced by the printed press industry.
Source: Editor & Publisher
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