Days Quote by Mike Bartlett
“The days of print media are numbered. Some papers will be around for a few years, but everyone knows news is going online. Then you have to ask, who pays for it? How do you deliver it? Is there any money for proper investigative reporting?”
About This Quote
Source Opinion: Media Industry Commentary, 2023
Print media is declining as digital platforms dominate; funding and sustainable models for investigative journalism are uncertain.
In simple terms: Print is fading; digital news needs money and quality.
Support sustainable digital journalism.
Themes
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Type
When to use this quote
- newsrooms
- online platforms
- advertising
- subscription services
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Who should fund investigative journalism?
- How can quality be maintained online?
Ad revenue may not fund in‑depth reporting.