Newsquest titles launch subscription-only e-editions
Posted by Savita Sauvin on March 8, 2010 at 8:11 AM
The latest addition to paid online content in the United Kingdom comes from Newsquest Media Group. Two northwest dailies of the group, The Bolton News and Lancashire Telegraph, launched subscription-only electronic editions of their titles last week, HoldtheFrontPage.co.uk reported.While the print editions of the newspapers are sold at 40p per copy, the online editions are available at a fraction of the cost, 10p per copy; thereby allowing readers a chance to save money and get news on time. The e-editions use "page-turning" software by PageSuite, used by many local newspapers.
Newsquest's South London-based News Shopper Series has also recently launched an online version using PageSuite; however, the online shoppers are free. Glasgow daily The Herald also offers readers a subscription e-edition, using the software, according to HTFP.
In the past, Newsquest has tested hosting subscription-only PDF versions on many of its newspapers, but "HTFP understands these have no been discontinued," the media site reported.
In the past, Newsquest has tested hosting subscription-only PDF versions on many of its newspapers, but "HTFP understands these have no been discontinued," the media site reported.
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