# Customized Newspapers Some Papers Offering Customizable, Printable Versions By Tech Junkie | Published 2009-03-10 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customized-newspapers-some-papers-are-offering-customizable-printable-versi References: [readwriteweb](http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/newspaper_company_wants_gain_back_readers_by_print.php) We may soon start seeing [customized newspapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/newtler). It’s no secret that the newspaper business is slowly failing before out eyes. Now, in an attempt to continue doing business, the MediaNews Group, which owns the Denver Post, San Jose Mercury News and Oakland Tribune, is allowing users to [print out their own](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/morrisons-printing-service) [customized versions of the papers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personalized-article-discovery-app) at home. It’s an interesting idea, but I personally would rather read a paper online than waste paper (and time) printing it out. Would you want a printed customized paper? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Customized Newspapers:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the potential of customized newspapers that can be printed at home to meet the changing needs and preferences of consumers. - **Digital News Consumption:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative digital platforms and strategies for delivering personalized news content in a more sustainable and eco-friendly manner. - **Print Media Transformation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Embrace the shift towards digital media while exploring new ways to integrate customization and personalization into the print newspaper industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Publishing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Reimagine traditional publishing models by leveraging technology to offer customizable and personalized newspaper experiences. - **Digital Media:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Drive the evolution of digital media platforms to deliver tailored news content that meets the demands and preferences of individuals. - **Printing and Paper Products:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Innovate within the printing industry to develop sustainable methods and technologies for customizable newspaper printing at home. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Personalized News Podcasts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custompod.md) - [Personalized News Engines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deepletter.md) - [Personalized Newsletter Briefings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personalized-newsletter.md) - [Personalized News Briefing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tailored-pod.md) - [Media Management Simulators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hamburg-times.md) - [Newspaper Gaming Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/le-monde.md) - [Custom Photo Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-photo-puzzles.md) - [Personal Audio News](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hypermedia-play-news.md) - [Paper Waste Reduction Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handheld-printer-concept.md)