The evolution of the newspaper industry is occurring in real time. It’s been painful for some and a wake-up call for others to change their business model, explore new revenue streams and, in the process, discover how to be more visible and supportive in their communities. Many publishers, especially in local news operations, are realizing the value of evolving from a traditional subscription model to a membership model for their business, local citizens and the community.
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) on December 12 joined nearly 40 other press freedom and civil liberty organizations in a letter to US Senate