The Wall Street Journal has reported 1 million subscribers for its online destination site, which is still pushing its premium access for access to its content. This is significant because many web sites from print publications are seeking more ways to retain subscribers and find sustaining streams of revenue.
Additionally, Murdoch, who’s in th process of acquiring the Journal, has indicated that he’d like to release the newspaper’s content for free online. It’s printed subscriptions, which have been discounted for bulk rates, have declined in the past year, while online subscriptions have increased.
So will these new numbers encourage Murdoch to keep the paid subscription service for its online components, especially as the printed circulation continues to decline? I’m still in favor for free online content. The New York Times and FT have also been experimenting with free content.
[via ZDNet]
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