Back Quote by Bill Keller
“There is a long history of newspapers being doomed. They were doomed by radio. They were doomed by television. They were probably doomed by the telegraph way back when.”
About This Quote
Source Article: The New York Times, 2015
The quote outlines how each new communication medium has historically threatened newspapers.
In simple terms: New media repeatedly challenge print news.
Adapt to evolving media landscapes.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- newsrooms
- digital transformation
- media startups
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can newspapers innovate today?
- What lessons do past disruptions teach?
It may understate newspapers' resilience and adaptation.