The Irish Times changes format

http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/greenslade/2012/nov/04/irish-times-newspaper-formats

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The Irish Times is changing its size and its appearance from tomorrow. It will remain a broadsheet, but it will be narrower than before. And the design is being revamped to take account of the new format.

The publishers recruited Palmer Watson to redesign the paper. In a message to readers, the Irish Times's editor, Kevin O'Sullivan, writes: "The smarter look in print will be complemented by more extensive, original journalism…

"A smarter Irish Times – in look and content – will continue to produce quality journalism. We intend that the newspaper, together with our digital offerings, will play an essential part in informing and enriching the lives of a growing number of print and online consumers."

O'Sullivan's note also touches on the economic problems facing newspapers due to reduced advertising revenue and the movement from print to screen. He writes:

"We appreciate the support of those who buy the newspaper, and advertise in it. This remains a vital way to fund our journalism as revenues from online sources do not make up the shortfall and a sustainable business model for media operating in the digital world is not clear."

<em>Source:</em> Irish Times