Dear Reader,
If you are reading this, then it means you have remained loyal to this newspaper throughout the turbulent times that we have faced as the newspaper industry. And for that we thank you. But even if you are an occasional reader who happened to pick up the paper today, your opinion is still valid.
A lot has changed in the world that we live in but newspapers have, for the most part, remained much the same – from their content, mastheads and layout to their general look and feel.
We have come a long way since September 1872, when the first edition came off the printing press.
Now your trusted Daily Dispatch is undergoing another change, and we will soon introduce a new design of the paper which is more modern and in keeping with international trends.
However, we do not just want to present a cosmetic change. We want to introduce an enhanced and better newspaper, in both design and content. Over the past few weeks and months we have conducted market research to get the views of our readers. We will incorporate some of that feedback in our design and our content strategy as we move forward.
So as we enter this exciting period in our history, we want to hear from you, our reader, and we would like for you to be part of this process.
This is your newspaper, after all. Whatever changes we make, they have to satisfy your needs.
I encourage you to send us your views on the newspaper – which parts of the paper you like and which not so much. More importantly, we want to hear your views on the content of the newspaper.
Tell us how we can improve the newspaper to make it more appealing and easy to read. Please send your comments to our WhatsApp number: 062 578 3098 (add the number to your contacts and forward your comments).
You can also e-mail us on: feedback@dispatch.co.za — Editor