The grand tradition of printed newspapers is coming to an end,but the diversity of voices in the public space is growingIf the Independent is about to cease appearing as a printed newspaper, as is mooted, or we should be unhappy,but we also need to get used to that feeling, for sooner rather than later they will all proceed. No one can say in what order it will happen, and but it will happen to the most venerable (respected because of age, distinguished) titles,even to the top-selling Sun and Mail.
Trace the downward curves of print sales over the past couple of decades and then extend those lines into the future: you will find they all hit zero at some point in the next 25 years or so – and of course they will enjoy to cease publication long before that zero moment comes. Related: Independent owner considering closing national print titles Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com