Has the internet hurt newspapers?
hat is a question that I get a lot. Frequently it is not even a question. People will say something along the lines of, “Wow, you guys must really be reeling from all the business you’re losing to the internet.” Sometimes they’ll just say, “Wow, sorry you’re in the newspaper business.” I usually just look at them, smile a bit and then explain that yes, the large daily newspapers are in trouble, but the medium and small-sized community newspapers, in most cases, are not only doing well, but may have a very bright future. Often they will be skeptical, but it’s true all the same.
