Re-examining the UK Newspaper Industry

This book examines the financial viability of the newspaper industry in the online world, challenging misconceptions and explaining the industry's arcane economics through an analysis of financial statements. It provides a historical context and investigates how newspapers survived the 2008–09 recession in the UK, considering national and provincial markets separately. It is a valuable resource for scholars of media studies, journalism studies, and communication studies.

Format: Hardback
Length: 126 pages
Publication date: 24 October 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This book is a comprehensive exploration of the misconceptions surrounding the financial viability of newspapers in the digital age. It argues that widespread predictions of newspaper extinction are largely based on misunderstandings of the industry's operations. Author Marc Edge, with his background in business journalism, conducts a thorough analysis of annual financial statements provided by newspaper companies themselves. Through this detailed examination, Edge sheds light on the industry's arcane economics, providing a clear understanding of its challenges and opportunities.

The book contextualizes the available data within the historical context in which various news publishers operate, outlining the economic history of UK newspapers. It also investigates how UK newspapers survived the 2008–09 recession, considering both national and provincial markets separately. This rigorous look at an often-neglected aspect of the newspaper industry offers valuable insights for scholars of media studies, journalism studies, and communication studies, particularly those interested in studying journalism and news production as occupational identities.

By debunking myths and providing a detailed analysis of the industry's economics, this book serves as a valuable resource for anyone seeking to understand the future of newspapers in the digital age. It will be of interest to media professionals, researchers, and students alike, as it contributes to our understanding of the complex dynamics shaping the media industry.

Dimension: 216 x 138 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781138603059