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How should a newspaper survive the next 10 years?

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Problem Context

The New York Times succeeded digitally. Most newspapers didn't. You're the editor of a mid-size city newspaper (200K circulation, 50K digital subscribers). Advertising revenue dropped 70% in 15 years. What's your 10-year plan?

Local news deserts now cover 70M Americans. Digital subscriptions average $12/month but churn at 8%/month. AI can generate basic reporting but readers value investigative journalism. Community attachment is your moat. 60% of your journalists are over 50.

Constraints

Must maintain journalistic integrity
Cannot rely solely on subscription revenue
Must address AI's impact on content creation
Must serve the local community mission

Evaluation Criteria

Revenue diversification
Community engagement strategy
Journalistic quality preservation
Adaptation to AI landscape

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