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Abstract

The New York Times, which has been credited with one hundred and eleven Pulitzer prizes and revered for its authentic journalism, is faced with several challenges. Arthur Sulzberger Jr, Publisher of the Times, is faced with the challenge of justifying huge investments made for revamping the printed editions, and the expenses incurred from investigative reporting and finding new revenue streams for the company. The solution for increasing profitability might lie in its on-line version and the company is debating on the issue of levying a subscription fee for viewing its on-line content. The case looks at the viability of authentic journalism while pursuing the objective of increasing profit margins. It also provides a platform to debate whether The New York Times should be charging its on-line visitors for both its current and archive sections.
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2005

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Abstract

The New York Times, which has been credited with one hundred and eleven Pulitzer prizes and revered for its authentic journalism, is faced with several challenges. Arthur Sulzberger Jr, Publisher of the Times, is faced with the challenge of justifying huge investments made for revamping the printed editions, and the expenses incurred from investigative reporting and finding new revenue streams for the company. The solution for increasing profitability might lie in its on-line version and the company is debating on the issue of levying a subscription fee for viewing its on-line content. The case looks at the viability of authentic journalism while pursuing the objective of increasing profit margins. It also provides a platform to debate whether The New York Times should be charging its on-line visitors for both its current and archive sections.

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2005

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