More print magazines close as web switch continues
As print publishing models come under increased revenue and circulation pressure, this month's casualties are two niche titles from UK publisher Centaur. The print editions of Mortgage Distributor and Loan Distributor - two of their financial business monthlies - get the chop in favour of a lower cost online model that should allow larger audiences and a massively reduced cost and distribution base. The fact their publisher cited the failure of the titles to compete with breaking online news sites as a reason for closure is particularly interesting because it confirms not only the weakness of the print business model, but the redundancy of the content model in that sector. Watch for more…
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Posted by: John smith | April 16, 2008 at 10:46
Nice post, digitization made huge difference in publishing industry and it becomes best tool to generate the revenue for the print publishers. Many of the publishers are following this trend as online readership rate is increasing rapidly. There are more benefits from digitization of publications when compare to traditional publishing. There are some companies like http://www.pressmart.net helping the print publishers in distribution of the publications through web, blogs, social media, IPods, RSS, mobiles, etc… These kinds of services will definitely more helpful to the publishers.
Posted by: John smith | April 16, 2008 at 10:44