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All,
Received the new, quarterly format CW last night. Just gave it a look over, read a few articles, etc. Impressions are they are in survival mode and went towards quality over monthly quantity. That is fine, however the value, to me is questionable. Publishing is a very tough business. Many magazines and newspapers have folded due to the inter web content explosion. This forum is a classic example. Personally I still love a real newspaper, but magazines are pretty rare for me except a few that really appeal.
Anyway I see these positives to CW:
-- they are trying something new
--heavier paper format, very nice photos
-- retained some of their best writers
-- good continued format sections that are of broad interest.
Negatives:
-- quarterly publication really reduces scope
-- ultra-love affair with ultra-high end bikes continues
-- Does Ducati secretly own CW?? (mildly kidding, but)
-- very limited advertisers, reduced, but some
-- glad to see them ditch the tobacco advertisers.
Not sure if I will renew next time. I miss the monthly format. I do not keep magazines for long, they accumulate and are just more stuff. Books are a different thing, even then I frequently give away books or take to resellers.
Beautiful day here on Gulf Coast. Going for a two wheeled ride, but on bicycle to get some endorphins. Tomorrow one of the other two wheelers goes out.
Keep calm and carry on.
Received the new, quarterly format CW last night. Just gave it a look over, read a few articles, etc. Impressions are they are in survival mode and went towards quality over monthly quantity. That is fine, however the value, to me is questionable. Publishing is a very tough business. Many magazines and newspapers have folded due to the inter web content explosion. This forum is a classic example. Personally I still love a real newspaper, but magazines are pretty rare for me except a few that really appeal.
Anyway I see these positives to CW:
-- they are trying something new
--heavier paper format, very nice photos
-- retained some of their best writers
-- good continued format sections that are of broad interest.
Negatives:
-- quarterly publication really reduces scope
-- ultra-love affair with ultra-high end bikes continues
-- Does Ducati secretly own CW?? (mildly kidding, but)
-- very limited advertisers, reduced, but some
-- glad to see them ditch the tobacco advertisers.
Not sure if I will renew next time. I miss the monthly format. I do not keep magazines for long, they accumulate and are just more stuff. Books are a different thing, even then I frequently give away books or take to resellers.
Beautiful day here on Gulf Coast. Going for a two wheeled ride, but on bicycle to get some endorphins. Tomorrow one of the other two wheelers goes out.
Keep calm and carry on.