Newspapers in Transition, Part 2: Envisioning the Future of Newspapers.

The article examines alternative visions for the future of newspaper publishing. The industry has expressed concern over the implications of the decision of Knight Ridder to liquidate in March 2006 due to declining profit margins. The problems faced by the newspaper industry include circulation reductions and declining public respect. The industry is exploring alternative visions for its survival, such as partnering with competitors, developing newspaper Web sites and creating tailored and hyper-local newspapers.