Chicago Tribune Reducing Page Size

CBS2 ^ | 8/17/07

[LdSentinal]

AP) CHICAGO The Chicago Tribune is reducing its page size slightly, a step being taken increasingly by U.S. newspapers.

The daily said Friday it will debut its new 12-inch page width -- narrower by one-half inch -- on Jan. 14.

It said the cost-saving move will result in "an improved reader and advertising experience," providing advertisers with more universal ad sizes as it conforms to the new industry standard.

The Tribune's editorial design also will be updated to enhance reader appeal, the Tribune Co.-owned newspaper said in a written statement.

"This minor change in our page dimensions will allow the newspaper to more effectively serve our customers with our award-winning journalism and an enhanced advertising environment," said Scott Smith, the newspaper's president, publisher and CEO.

[hole_n_one]

[Rudder]

The Chicago Tribune is reducing its page size slightly, a...

See, that's what the Tribune (and NYT) should do to reduce news print---just not end their sentences.

[still_learning]

This will be the second reduction in page size in recent years. It would make sense if they would reduce it a bit further, say to 4.5 inch squares on a roll. Then we might find a reason to buy the Tribune again.

[AngelesCrestHighway]

to about the size of t.p. ought to work.....

[Fedupwithit]

The Chicago Tribune is reducing its page size slightly, a step being taken increasingly by U.S. newspapers

I see the MSM is receding in size.

All the disappointed people, raise your hands...

I thought so... : )

[Daaave]

Chicago Tribune Reducing Page Size

It said the cost-saving move will result in "an improved reader and advertising experience."

[LibWhacker]

TABLOID!

[Petronski]

Print is dead.

The other day I actually picked up a paper copy of USAToday and laughed out loud. It’s a mere wisp of its former self—useless and irrelevant.

[SIDENET]

The other day I actually picked up a paper copy of USAToday and laughed out loud. It’s a mere wisp of its former self—useless and irrelevant.

"Useless and irrelevant"? How is that different from past versions?

;-)

[Rudder]

It’s a mere wisp of its former self—useless and irrelevant.

Progress.

[DBrow]

Quill knives, now at considerable discount

Buggy Whips, at half retail

All saddles, harnesses, and buckboards reduced

Kerosene lamp wicks, 1 c. ea

Selectric typewriter, with 11 pitch Elite in proportional font, best offer

Slightly used Pet Rock for sale

Betamax Blowout!

See us for the best selection in LPs!

Only a minuscule reduction in page size. See our classified ads!

[Secret Agent Man]

“The Chicago Tribune is reducing its page size slightly, a step being taken increasingly by U.S. newspapers.”

Birdcage owners hardest hit.

[CodeMasterPhilzar]

...reduce it a bit further, say to 4.5 inch squares on a roll...

...and print it on softer paper. ;-)

[Bernard]

When they make the print version of the newspaper small enough to have it come out on the other side through an I-Pod, they will have preserved the newspaper as a viable product for the future...

Of course, will the next generation want to wash off tiny smudges of newprint from their fingertips?

[Godwin1]

No real Americans read this rag. The news Bureau is staffed with hate America leftists who twist the news to support their anti-USA agenda. In the Trib’s world, Muslim terrorists, illegal aliens, and violent criminals are victims and American soldiers and policemen the real enemy. Chicago will be a better place when the paper ceases circulation altogether.

[RayChuang88]

Interesting you said that because I expect many newspapers to switch to the tabloid printing format due to its potentially lower printing costs.

In New York City, both the Post and Daily News use the tabloid format because it's easier to hold and read when riding public transit (which the majority of New Yorkers do).

[ashtanga]

The media-government complex have worked for two generations to make the electorate feral and sub-literate. Now their idiotic newspapers are not being read by the barbarians. Poetic justice.

[tubebender]

More mysterious spews paper shrinkage...