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Newspaper Publishers
NAICS 513110 · United States · 2022 edition
This industry comprises establishments known as newspaper publishers. Establishments in this industry carry out operations necessary for producing and distributing newspapers, including gathering news; writing news columns, feature stories, and editorials; and selling and preparing advertisements. These establishments may publish newspapers in print or electronic form, including exclusively on the Internet.
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For Newspaper Publishers, the saved research highlights media liability, cyber liability, workers' compensation. Confirm how these arise in the actual operation, what controls are used and whether additional services change the proposed coverage.
Questions to ask
- Does the publication focus primarily on community/local news, or does it include significant investigative, political, or opinion content?
- What is the current circulation and online reach, including social media distribution?
- Is printing done in-house or outsourced to a third-party print facility?
- How many delivery vehicles are owned, and do reporters or photographers use personal vehicles on assignment?
- What is the size of the subscriber and advertiser database, and how is payment information handled?
- Any prior media liability, defamation, or copyright claims in the last five years?
- For Newspaper Publishers, what should the underwriter know about significant investigative journalism, political commentary, or high-profile opinion content with elevated defamation potential?
- For Newspaper Publishers, what should the underwriter know about active or pending media liability litigation or prior defamation/libel claims?
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Newspaper publishers gather, write, edit, and distribute news content — including news articles, feature stories, editorials, and opinion pieces — in print, digital, or online-only formats. Revenue typically comes from advertising sales and subscriptions. Operations may include an in-house printing facility or outsourced printing, with distribution via carriers, mail, or digital delivery.
Questions to investigate
- Does the publication focus primarily on community/local news, or does it include significant investigative, political, or opinion content?
- What is the current circulation and online reach, including social media distribution?
- Is printing done in-house or outsourced to a third-party print facility?
- How many delivery vehicles are owned, and do reporters or photographers use personal vehicles on assignment?
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