“Interest in news has surged as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak, but newspaper publishers are struggling to reap the benefits. The already declining print national newspaper market has been hit hard as lockdown restrictions have kept people indoors. While readership of online ...

“The magazine market continues to see a decline in circulation, with digital growth failing to offset declining print sales. With such a wealth of free content available online, magazines must offer exclusive, curated content, while current affairs titles must emphasise trust ...

"News media is able to provide both important information as well as constant entertainment value – which is why nearly all Canadians consume its content. Yet the industry faces challenges after the internet disrupted its traditional revenue models. The result is a situation ...

“While consumer resistance to online paywalls means regional newspapers continue to struggle to monetise rapidly growing digital audiences, distinctive print and specialist online products could have potential to open readers’ wallets.”
– David Walmsley, Senior Leisure Analyst

"News media is an integral component of everyday life for most consumers. A lack of trust and a plethora of options have made it difficult for the average news consumer to figure out what is real and whom to trust in a continuously fragmenting market. As news media becomes more ...

"The fast-growing US Hispanic population has reached 59.9 million and counting, or just over 18% of US consumers. With this group expected to increase significantly in both number and buying power in the years to come, it’s a critical audience for marketers to reach. Still, ...

“Audio media is becoming an increasingly important aspect of newspapers’ digital offerings. Capitalising on the possibilities of voice activation is more complex than creating other audio news content, such as podcasts, but high consumer interest indicates investment will be ...

“Consumers are split in regard to how much they trust social media platforms to make judgements on the trustworthiness of news sources. Until any new regulations are put in place, social networks have to work to reduce the prominence of inaccurate news sources, while reassuring ...

"The plight of print publications in the 21st century has been much publicized, and remains ongoing. Total print and digital copies sold fell from 2010-17, and as a result, ad sales have fallen. However, there remain bright spots for the industry, including the successful ...