Responding to continued rapid shifts toward digital news consumption, the Savannah Morning News is announcing a change in print delivery frequency beginning March 26.
The Savannah Morning News will cease home delivery on Saturdays but instead will provide subscribers with a full digital replica of the newspaper that day, filled with local news, advertising and features such as comics and puzzles. The new model means subscribers will get newspapers delivered to their home six days a week, with a digital newspaper available every day.
“We value local news and are committed to it. That has not changed. Our commitment will continue to be steadfast, however the platforms on which people are consuming news continue to evolve. We have transformed from what was solely a daily newspaper to a product that includes a digital site, mobile app, social media platforms, multimedia and more,” said Executive Editor Jill Nevels-Haun. “We still produce a print edition that remains a vital part of our overall strategy, but we are making a change this year in response to subscriber and advertising trends.”
The Saturday digital replica, or e-Edition, will have the same look and news as the printed newspaper. The digital format also has some additional features, such as the ability to clip and share articles with friends and family and adjust the text size.
In addition, subscribers of the Savannah Morning News will now have access to the USA TODAY Network’s full suite of e-Editions across the country, as well as ad-free access to the USA TODAY Crossword puzzle.
The Savannah Morning News is part of the USA TODAY Network, and the change being announced today also is taking place at numerous other publications in the network.
All print subscribers of the Savannah Morning News have full digital access, meaning they have the ability to read news updates throughout the day, subscriber-only stories and video and audio features, among other benefits. Subscribers also have 24/7 access to obituaries, legal notices, and classifieds on our website.
News and sales staffing at the Savannah Morning News will not change as a result of this. However, those staffs will be even better aligned toward digital news delivery.
Delivery times for the other days of the week will remain unchanged.
“We will continue to strategically evolve our business model, while making decisions that keep our loyal subscribers at the forefront,” said Savannah Morning News Advertising Director Chris Corey. “Our newspapers are a vital part of the fabric of our community. Now, more than ever, it’s critical to support local news with subscriptions and advertising.”
Anyone with questions about the change can access their account at help.savannahnow.com or call customer service at 912 236-9511.
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