Regional Newspaper Publishing in the UK - Industry Market Research Report

Town criers: Newspapers will become increasingly specialised and local

Operating conditions in the Regional Newspaper Publishing industry have been difficult over the past five years, as the rise of digital media has made it easy for consumers to access a range of news articles and reports for free. The growing popularity of online classified websites such as Gumtree has also negatively influenced industry performance. Publishers have attempted to counter these headwinds by developing websites and expanding their online presence. However, these initiatives have not been sufficient to offset problems caused by the decline in traditional print circulation rates. Print advertising across the UK has diminished, although overall advertising growth has slowed the rate of decline. Companies in this industry publish newspapers that are aimed at a particular local or regional community. The industry does not include publications that only appear online. National newspapers are also excluded from the industry. This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.