They’re practically giving it away now. I just subscribed to the print and the online combined for $99 – same price I’ve been paying for online alone every year since they started charging. One thing to watch out for though — content inflation (can’t think of a better word). You’re going to see a lot of wire service stories puffing up the content both online and in print. It’s already started, and it certainly cheapens the franchise. Why should I read day old AP stories in WSJ when I can read them anywhere? That’s not why I read WSJ. I want original stories with bylines.
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January 4, 2008 · Leave a Comment
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They’re practically giving it away now. I just subscribed to the print and the online combined for $99 – same price I’ve been paying for online alone every year since they started charging. One thing to watch out for though — content inflation (can’t think of a better word). You’re going to see a lot of wire service stories puffing up the content both online and in print. It’s already started, and it certainly cheapens the franchise. Why should I read day old AP stories in WSJ when I can read them anywhere? That’s not why I read WSJ. I want original stories with bylines.
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