At the beginning of the new year, everyone is in a happy mood. However, many print media have not entered this new year. **The last working day of 2017,**.

At the beginning of the new year, everyone is in a happy mood, and

has started a new journey.

However, many print media have not entered this new year.

On the last working day of 2017,

more than a dozen print media outlets across the country have announced suspension/cessation of publication.

Their glory days have also stayed in 2017.

In addition, starting from New Year's Day of 2018,

at least 12 newspapers across the country will cease publication.

Tianjin alone involves four newspapers including "Bohai Morning News", "Fans",

"100 Days of Holidays", and "Caifeng Daily".

In addition, and many print media have also recently stated that

will respond to the cold winter of print media by shortening the publishing cycle.

" La la la, la la la. I am a small expert in selling newspapers.

I will not wait for dawn to deliver newspapers. As I walk, I call,

Today's news is really good. I will buy two newspapers for seven copper coins. "

Once upon a time,

this popular "Newspaper Selling Song" resounded in the streets and alleys.

Once upon a time,

newspapers and magazines were unforgettable memories for those born in the 70s, 80s and 90s.

Now they are slowly leaving us...

So , Suzhou Which newspapers have long ceased to exist?

What other newspapers are still struggling to survive?

Today, when I see you, I will learn about it with everyone.

1 Suzhou's first daily newspaper - "Wu Sheng"

On November 9, 1911,

which was the fifth day of Suzhou's "peaceful recovery",

Suzhou native Hong Yehang founded Suzhou's first daily newspaper - "Wu Sheng" Voice".

The newspaper is an 8-page double-sided newspaper printed on pink Dowling paper. The total number of words is only about 1,000. It mainly reports on the military development of the revolution and news of recovery in various places. sells more than 5,000 copies a day. , was followed by in 1924. Discontinued.

Subsequently, Suzhou successively published various newspapers and periodicals, most of which focused on promoting the Anti-Japanese War and patriotism. With the end of the Anti-Japanese War, most newspapers and periodicals ceased publication.

2 " Suzhou Daily "'s predecessor, "New Suzhou Daily"

"New Suzhou Daily" was founded in 1949.

After experiencing the baptism of the Cultural Revolution,

officially ceased publication in 1971.

published "Suzhou Daily" in 1979 and established Suzhou Newspaper.

was renamed "Suzhou Daily" in 1987.

As a powerful media and mainstream media in Suzhou,

"Suzhou Daily" once had a circulation of nearly 70,000 copies.

Due to the nature of its party newspaper,

's main readership is party and government agencies, enterprises and institutions.

3 Recently, the president of Suzhou Daily has resigned.

Just a few days before many print media faced the suspension of publication,

Xia Xincai, the president of Suzhou Daily

, resigned as president on December 22, 2017.

As a senior figure,

Xia Xincai's resignation is a big loss to Suzhou Daily.

As for the reasons why President Xia Xincai resigned,

"informed people" revealed several reasons:

The prospects of the paper media are not good, the salary is low,

the newspaper cannot survive without sharing...

Many people also expressed their intention to resign.

In fact, in this era when print media is gradually declining, it is nothing new for

media executives to leave.

It is reported that in 2017 alone, more than

well-known media people have changed careers.

4 The first color evening newspaper in the country - Gusu Evening News

was first published in January 1994.

"Gusu Evening News" is the first color evening newspaper in the country.

is also the Suzhou people's own evening newspaper.

has multiple pages including important news, social news, domestic news, international news,

sports news, culture and entertainment news, etc.

Because "Gusu Evening News" has strong news, high readability, and a wide audience,

has the highest circulation in Suzhou.

According to the latest data on the Internet,

has the highest number of lines of publication. It can reach nearly 200,000 copies.

However, under such a severe situation,

Although "Suzhou Evening News" has been publishing,

but in order to cope with the impact of new media,

"Suzhou Evening News", like "Suzhou Daily",

have also released mobile terminals. APP or electronic magazine.

5 The famous "City Business Daily" has ceased publication

Speaking of "City Business News" , I believe many people still have some impressions. has been published since November 2011, mainly focusing on economic reports. disseminates urban economic information. Guide the public’s awareness of healthy consumption and safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of consumers.

mainly provides information on business and business opportunities for the business community, corporate circles and related people, and tries to provide readers with as much information as possible on starting a business and getting rich. At the end of 2016, "City Business Daily" also had to face the dilemma of suspending publication.

6 "City Business News" and "City 8 AM" were combined into one

In 2012, Suzhou Metro Line 1 was officially opened, "City 8 AM", a newspaper specifically for the subway crowd, came into being, and followed With the suspension of the "City Business Daily", the two newspapers merged into one in early 2017 and became the breakfast for Suzhou Metro people.

The biggest advantage of the merged newspapers and periodicals is:

free newspapers cost nothing,

quick reading saves time,

information is useful and affordable.

You can get it on the subway every morning after 7 o'clock!

There are also some niche newspapers in Suzhou that are under greater pressure.

Both circulation and attention are declining.

So, why do these paper media face such difficulties?

Jianjun gave four reasons simply and rudely:

1, no news

front page headlines, basically the same as "traffic jam" , "weather conditions" , "crowds in scenic spots" several themes , it will appear every Golden Week, and the visibility is greatly reduced.

2, no advertisements

In the past, there were some advertisements for selling properties, but now these advertisements are almost extinct. When publishing newspapers, you only have to pay but not get anything in return.

3. Cost Savings

Compared with the past, the profitability of the newspaper industry has declined, but operating costs have not only not decreased but have even increased.

4, new media replaces

After 2012, the pace of transformation of traditional media has accelerated significantly. Reporters and editors are still working, but the distribution channels of content have been changed.

In fact, the suspension of publication/suspended publication is not necessarily a bad thing.

On a positive note, the suspension/suspended publication of

may also greatly promote the transformation of the

newspaper industry!

Ok, I have said so much today,

friends, do you have the habit of reading newspapers?

Newspapers are a memory of our youth.

If you have anything you want to express your feelings about,

you can leave a message to Jianjianjun in time~

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