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Publishing of all kinds (books, music, movies, news, magazines) is still adapting to the new media environment. We’re living in beta as new ways to share and consume content emerge.
I thought this article in today’s New York Times (which I read on my iPad) was especially interesting: Magazines Pursue Tablets, but iPad Limits Subscriptions.
After reading, I think you’ll agree it’s true of yourself: we all hate paying for content now, especially news. I’m accustomed to accessing the New York Times for free online. I use the free NYTimes iPad app all the time. It’s my go-to news app. But, would I pay for it? Depends how much.
Magazine publishers are still trying to figure out the best strategy. Do they charge per issue? How much? One thing is certain — I won’t be paying $4.99 for any magazine on my iPad. I think .99 cents is my limit.
UPDATE: 15 months later Flipboard is the only app I’m using to browse news on my iPhone and iPad. The New York Times is expensive for digital subscriptions!
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