From Paperboys to Modems: Print Media's Move to the Internet

Its no secret that publishers of traditional print media, such as newspapers and magazines, have long started putting their content online. However, with decreased readership of the traditional paper copies, mass adaptation of the internet, and wireless devices that can receive content on the go, many content producers are struggling to keep the business model which has worked in the past afloat. People simply aren't reading as many newspapers or magazines in print form as they used to, and companies are being forced to adapt by finding ways to profit from their online offerings. Some print publications, such as Ziff Davis Media's PC Magazine, are being cut completely and replaced by online versions, while others, such as the New York Times are losing money on the print business while trying to stay afloat. For my research paper I intend to analyze this phenomenon by examining other such occurrences, industry reports, and interviews with publishers and editors of both traditional and new media.