According to Magazine Death Pool, two more magazines announced this week that they would be closing their doors for good: Domino and Wish, a Canadian publication.
These glossies are following in the sad footsteps of beloved niche mag Blueprint, which closed in December 2007. The crafty, young, DIY-type women who bought and loved these magazines will now have to make do with the internet and blogs.
To keep tabs on the ever-growing ranks of deceased publications, check out Magazine Death Pool, a product of this credit crunch era.
Cataloging Magazine Casualties
‘Magazine Death Pool' Announces Fall of Domino and Wish
Trend Themes
1. Declining Print Magazines - Opportunity for digital media platforms to offer online versions and attract the audience of former print magazine readers.
2. Rise of Niche Blogs - Opportunity for bloggers to fill the gap left by closed magazines and cater to specific audience interests.
3. Shift to Digital Content Consumption - Opportunity for digital platforms to provide personalized and interactive content that meets the needs of modern readers.
Industry Implications
1. Digital Media - Disruptive innovation opportunities in creating online platforms to replace traditional print magazines.
2. Blogging - Disruptive innovation opportunities in developing niche blogs that cater to specific interests.
3. Digital Publishing - Disruptive innovation opportunities in offering digital content solutions for the changing media landscape.