From an environmental perspective, one would automatically assume that digital magazines are better for the environment than print magazines. The main reason is that paper and ink resources aren’t needed for digital publications. However, I want to share with you a different perspective on digital magazines.
In today’s iPad and digital reader age, magazine publishing companies are being forced to think outside the box in regards to their traditional digital subscription options and offer new app-based options. While some magazines may have their own individual apps, other magazines contract with aggregator programs like Zinio. I’m a fan of Zinio, and have been since the pre-iPad days, but I see a benefit to magazines working with an aggregator instead of each creating their own app.
A Different Perspective on Digital Magazines
Even during the dawning of the e-magazine age, are we doing enough to conserve resources?