Do newsagents see their future as a community hub? [Video]

Here’s a short video from me exploring this quote from Helen Dowling, CEO of Newspower, in an article published at www.realcommercial.com.au.

Newsagents are the hub of a community. And that’s a great word to keep in mind – community. For a lot of small towns, the newsagency is a one stop shop, so it’s all about what they can offer their community that’s not there already.

In my opinion, Helen is wrong, as I explain here:

The purpose of every newsagency business is different. The notion of us all being the same and having the same focus is old-school.

What is the future of the local Aussie newsagency? It’s bright for those who look beyond tradition and embrace change.

Thinking of yourself as a community hub feels to be too limiting, out of date and not commercially focussed.

I am glad this quote from me made it into the article:

There are newsagents in regional Australia making up to …