Covid-19 could deliver fresh hit to staggering media sector

Impact is expected to be especially difficult for ailing newspaper business

Mon, Mar 16, 2020 - 5:50 AM

News organisations are expected to take a hit from drops in advertising in an economic downturn, and could see declines in subscription revenue as readers pare expenses.

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Washington

THE ailing US news industry is bracing for more turmoil with the novel coronavirus pandemic expected to deliver an economic shock to the sector - just when people need credible information the most.

The impact is expected to be especially difficult for the newspaper...

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