New Thinking

Magazines and Newspapers Moving from Printed Page to Pixels

December 14, 2009

As consumer magazines continue to struggle with declining ad spending, publishers are finding new ways to bring content to readers across different devices so they can create a two way connection with readers. Some recent headlines showcase this evolution in devices that will be available to advertisers in 2010.
E-Readers Extend Functionality
2009 marks the year of [...]

Brand Messages Compete with 34GB of Information Every Day

December 14, 2009

Despite digital’s seamless presence in my daily habits, Sunday includes a read of my local paper. It’s a bit of a ritual – one that research suggests will not be picked up by my children.
Regardless, one story in particular stood out: “Data deluge will reboot our brains.”
“Through emails, texting, internet surfing, reading and other media, [...]

Looking Into the 2009 Holiday Crystal Ball

November 20, 2009

The 2009 holiday shopping season started earlier than usual and is expected to be flat vs. the same period last year. 2008 holiday shopping saw a decline of 2.4%. If all goes as planned for 2009, Reuters reports that sales will be around $810 Billion. Consumers are still weary of the economy [...]

Online Circulars Boost Circulation

August 18, 2009

Challenged with weakening print circulation and readership across the country, many newspapers have taken a non-traditional approach to their business by exploring innovative ways to grow and reach new people. Newspapers have had success with this in two particular areas – Free Standing Inserts (FSIs) and online.
According to a 2009 study by ECI (Evaluation Criteria Inc), [...]

The Future Newspaper Plan

August 29, 2008

 
Background
As you may have read, printed newspapers continue to see circulation and readership declines. The good news for newspapers is the audience is not completely lost. The growth of the Internet and digital reading has been positive for newspapers with many readers simply migrating from the printed version to the digital version to get [...]