Restart the presses?

I appreciated this article about the impact of printing press closures and changes on the ability of local newspapers to do what they do:

Restart the Presses?
Plant closures and consolidation prompt earlier deadlines, longer drives, higher costs as papers scramble to stay in print
https://localnewsinitiative.northwestern.edu/posts/2023/08/10/printing-press-closings/index.html

A lot of the papers and press situations discussed there feel uncomfortably similar to our own here in Indiana.

Our existence as a print newspaper is heavily dependent on the health and operation of a few specific vendors, including our printer, and if they change their pricing, shift their schedule or go out of business, we’re in trouble.

Yes, we’re always working on having plans B and C in place, but in a constricting landscape of printing options, there may not be a plan D or E.

Chris Hardie is a journalist, newspaper publisher, software developer and entrepreneur based in Indiana, USA. Read more from Chris on this site, learn more on his personal website or follow him on Mastodon.

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