Newspapers: A Century of Decline: How the Internet was the Last Straw for Print News

Chronicling the evolution of the newspaper industry from the first radio news bulletin in 1920 to the digital age, this book explores the myriad challenges faced by newspapers, including competition from television, rising costs, and technological resistance. It highlights critical missteps, particularly the decision to offer news for free online, which contributed to the industry's decline. Through this historical lens, the narrative reveals the complex factors that have shaped the fate of newspapers over the last century.