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12/12/2008 by Arty

Thin Mercury today!

Noticed the dear old Mercury's a bit thin again today (12th December)- lack of advertising due to the credit crunch.. ..or is the news now all here on the Forum?


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Reply ID 58142

12/12/2008 by James007

No jobs Arty, no one can sell a property either, recession time sadly.


Reply ID 58153

13/12/2008 by Rabbit Rabbit

I think the last few issues have all been like the "Christmas" issue, very thin. But I think the news section has been as thick as it usually is.


Reply ID 58155

13/12/2008 by sloopjohnb

quote:
But I think the news section has been as thick as it usually is
No pun intended I hope.[:)][}:)]


Reply ID 58161

13/12/2008 by Rabbit Rabbit

quote:
Originally posted by sloopjohnb
quote:
But I think the news section has been as thick as it usually is
No pun intended I hope.[:)][}:)]
You can interpret it any way you want....


Reply ID 58247

17/12/2008 by Matt

Yes, the local press can be thin this time of year but the credit crunch is definately hurting. The bread and butter of revenue, the classified sections, are all taking a big hit which is causing some local papers around the country to close! Keep the Mercury going by buying your copy every week! PS: I don't work for the Mercury but I do work in local press!


Reply ID 58248

17/12/2008 by aubend

Absolutely. The Mercury is a fine example of incisive journalism and hard hitting local news. Shame it rarely has the chance to use either. The best bit in my opinion is Keeping up with Jones' with Bob Jones (who?). Such topical and pithy wisdom every week. Can't wait for this week's witty instalment.


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