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Fading Pages, Fond Memories: National Geographic’s Nostalgic Farewell to the Newsstand
As of next year, the iconic yellow-bordered cover of National Geographic will no longer be available on newsstands as the magazine undergoes cutbacks and shifts its emphasis to digital platforms, a company spokesperson said on Thursday. Subscribers will still receive printed copies each month.
July 7, 2023: According to the spokesperson, newsstand sales will be discontinued as the company strengthens its digital offerings while reserving newsstands for special editions. Currently, just under 1.8 million copies of the magazine are sold at newsstands every month.
Even a respected publication that has been around since 1888 faces financial challenges. Due to its award-winning photography, which captures scenes from around the world, the magazine has had to adapt to ever-changing circumstances.
Earlier this week, Craig Welch, a senior writer for National Geographic, shared on Twitter that his 16th feature would also be his last, indicating that all staff writers would be laid off. It confirmed that it no longer employs “writers” but clarified that it still has an editorial and writing team.
Non-staff contributors will be invited to contribute stories in the future. The changes were implemented as part of a reorganization in April, although the company declined to disclose how many jobs were lost.
A spokesperson for National Geographic, Chris Albert, addressed concerns about the future of the publication, expressing the publication’s commitment to providing exceptional storytelling across multiple platforms. According to Albert, the changes will allow the magazine to reach a broader audience across various platforms and offer greater flexibility in storytelling.
He also dismissed any claims that the recent changes would compromise the magazine’s quality or diminish its ability to captivate readers.
National Geographic is committed to continuing its monthly publication by adapting to the evolving media industry and meeting its audience’s changing needs.
