Newspaper and Magazines Market Research

"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 emergence of digital ...

“Regional/local newspapers continue to struggle within the digital world, with media platforms such as Facebook and Google set up to favour national titles. The Cairncross Review, to be published in early 2019, indicates that there will be far greater government involvement in supporting the ...

“Changes to Facebook’s News Feed present both problems and opportunities for newspaper publishers. It highlights the need to diversify across platforms to not become reliant on any particularly source for traffic. Some newspapers, however, could gain more prominence on the social network as ...

"As the digital divide between Hispanics and the general population closes, the Hispanic population is consuming a vast array of content on a multitude of platforms. TV is still the center of Hispanic households, but online services are successfully complementing traditional media channels by ...

"In spite of factors that could limit entertainment options, Black consumers make video content a priority in their leisure time. Although there is interest in sharing thoughts and experiences, consumption of content seems to be a preference over creation. Live TV is a particularly important ...

“Once again, overall print circulation figures do not make for pleasant reading. However the recent success of some print sectors, notably current affairs, does hint at a brighter future for some print titles than is often predicted. While magazines will obviously be investing heavily in ...

“Mintel’s research highlights a strong desire for regional/local newspapers to play a more proactive journalistic role; conducting more investigative research and launching campaigns on local issues. New resources are opening up to aid such regional journalism, while greater inclusion of ...

Hispanics enjoy following the news. However, since Hispanics’ lives tend to orbit around content consumption and the competitive landscape is becoming increasingly fragmented due to the internet, news providers need to find ways to stand out and appeal to Hispanic consumers. Gaining and ...

“Heightened controversy over the spread of fake news and misinformation in 2016 has presented established national newspaper brands with an opportunity to reaffirm to the public the important role they play in terms of offering reliable journalism.”
– Rebecca McGrath, Senior Media Analyst

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