THE FUTURE OF THE NEWSPAPER INDUSTRY

Financial expenses for printed newspapers are becoming increasingly significant due to declining circulation and rising costs of printing and distribution. During the COVID-19 period, the newspaper and all print media faced a deepening crisis that has been threatening the entire newspaper industry for several years. The COVID times are over, but the crisis in the newspaper industry is not. This was followed by a paper shortage, leading to price increases. Initially, the price of paper rose due to excessive demand, and soon after, there was an increase in energy costs, which significantly impacted paper production. The advertising market changes daily and migrates to various platforms. The media world is transforming at an unprecedented speed driven by technological innovations. Readers remain loyal to the printed newspaper, but continuity is becoming an increasing challenge. New generations are coming that follow the news digitally. What future awaits the print media industry?