People mag may end print edition...

[gordo]

...and go online only:

People’s print magazine faces possible closure amid newsroom chaos: sources

“The new editor doesn’t know what she’s doing. Staff in the editorial meetings are texting each other and rolling their eyes when she talks,” a source said.

nypost.com

 

[gregbatch]

Hmmm. I thought the majority of their distribution was checkout line sales. That seems like a guaranteed fatal move.

 

[MailGuru]

I've seen this happen a lot, not only with publications, but, even some printshops and other businesses. A new ownership group buys a business, and, puts some bean-counters in charge that don't know what they're doing for the sole purpose of making money. They have no passion for the business, and, as a result, usually goes out of business in short order.

I know the main purpose of every business is to make money, but, a lesson I learned after many years of chasing a dollar, is this: Start, buy, or own a business because you are passionate about it, and, the money will take care of itself.

 

[mulo_g]

It's fun to read a paper printed magazine. The new people have some fancy ideas but spoil the show. Or, on second thought, is paper shortage responsible for this?