In Britain, many newspapers are in bad shape, losing their core qualities by forcefully trying to divert to online or free dailies. Newland thought the Guardian was doing a good job though, using its core resources to then expand media.

Embassy Magazine reported: “He says this is because the Guardian is a newspaper "happy inside its own skin." He sees the opposite in many other British and Canadian papers as they sacrifice their core strength to go somewhere unknown or launch mindless wire and entertainment-filled free dailies when they should be investing in their newsrooms. The result is quality newspapers that are rapidly losing their quality. The quality papers still have the power–and the influence.”

Newland evoked, as an example, British politicians and Tony Blair, “who still fear the quality papers.”

In Embassy Mag, Newland confessed the newspaper industry was on a course to self-destruction, partly due to the ‘hellish’ trend of multimedia convergence. On the other hand, there is hope to be had concerning niche publications, magazines and specialized titles, which can more easily reach their target audiences now.

In the meantime, Newland will pursue his educational tour, speaking about the looming prospects for an industry he devoted his life to.

Source: Embassy Mag