Newsroom Business Collapse investigates the economic crisis gripping journalism, examining how digital advertising monopolies and subscription models are reshaping news. The book highlights the disintegration of traditional revenue, with tech giants like Google and Facebook dominating digital advertising, decimating newsroom budgets. Simultaneously, subscription models struggle to sustain diverse news outlets, creating a landscape where few consumers pay for multiple subscriptions. The book contextualizes the current crisis by tracing the history of news funding, from advertising-supported newspapers to the digital revolution.
It progresses through chapters analyzing digital ad revenue models, subscription strategies, and potential solutions like policy interventions and innovative business models. Through economic data, case studies, and interviews, the book exposes the power dynamics between news organizations and tech platforms. This book argues that the current trajectory threatens independent journalism and democratic societies, emphasizing the need for urgent action. The unique value lies in its rigorous analysis and real-world examples, making it valuable for journalists, media executives, policymakers, and anyone concerned about the future of news.
