I recently received notification that Automobile magazine is ceasing publication. I remember when it first appeared and eagerly bought a subscription.
I suppose that commenting that it is a shame that this is occurring would be expected, but unfortunately I fear that it is just the beginning. Magazines are expensive to produce and to mail and it is doubtful that subscribers, however loyal, will be interested in subsidizing the true costs, nor are there sufficient advertisers to underwrite the costs.
Time marches on and with it – change.
I still prefer magazines over internet articles. I subscribe to some guitar magazine and would much rather read that format. Sad to see some many publications going under.