Changing size of the Dispatch


Published/Last Modified on Friday, October 3, 2008 10:31 AM MDT


To conform with the changing look of newspapers throughout the nation, the Douglas Dispatch is moving toward a narrower page.


“The change was necessitated by the changes in the industry,” said Publisher Larry Blaskey.

“Ad sizes are changing to conform with the narrower newspaper page, and in order to continue to keep up with the industry, the change was necessary.

Newsprint costs have slowed in the fourth quarter a bit but have still increased significantly over the last 12 to 18 months. Newsprint costs for the Dispatch have increased more than 40 percent during that time.

“The size should make it easier to read and handle,” Blaskey said.

“This industry, like other businesses across the United States, are changing and we are moving ahead to keep pace.”

 

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Comments

    Stan Tucci wrote on Oct 6, 2008 11:49 AM:

    " I couldnt agree more with sman,
    How about updating the online content more then once a week.
    Just because its "Douglas" doesnt mean you have to update "whenever".

    Remember dispatch, they have the internet on computers now :p "

    sman wrote on Oct 3, 2008 5:28 PM:

    " Mr. Blaskey,It's good that the Paper is moving ahead to keep pace. Now how about getting an online paper to "Keep Pace" "

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