McDonough County Voice transitioning to postal delivery
Starting Nov. 15, the U.S. Postal Service will begin delivering the McDonough County Voice as part of an effort to improve delivery consistency and optimize resources amidst ongoing labor challenges, fluctuating fuel prices, competition for workers from door-to-door delivery services and increasing digital demand.
Leveraging the Postal Service will enable the McDonough County Voice to deliver improved customer service while mitigating the challenges of inconsistent delivery some subscribers have experienced. The transition ensures print subscribers continue to enjoy timely deliveries, while benefiting from the Postal Service’s network and expertise.
The round-the-clock online news cycle has made digital products the first choice for breaking-news readers, and print subscribers are increasingly engaging digitally.
"Switching to mail delivery for the print newspaper at this time will allow us to focus more of our energies on providing the community of Macomb with the best local news coverage we can," said McDonough County Voice editor Corina Curry. "Our team of reporters in central Illinois is made up of experienced and driven journalists, committed to reporting the news and telling the stories of their communities."
Gannett Co. Inc., which operates more than 200 daily local newspapers, has already successfully introduced the approach in multiple markets and now plans an expansion as digital subscriptions are surging.
“The transition from carrier to Postal Service delivery will ensure we can provide a more consistent experience for our valued subscribers,” said Michael A. Anastasi, vice-president of local news for Gannett. “We also encourage readers to visit us regularly on our digital platforms, as well as to access our eNewspaper, a digital replica of the newspaper at mcdonoughvoice.com/eNewspaper.”
Subscribers will receive letters in the mail before the delivery change is implemented. The notifications will also include instructions on accessing digital products.
The McDonough County Voice is expected to arrive in the mail on the same day. Sunday papers will be delivered with Saturday's mail.
The eNewspaper, a digital replica of that day’s newspaper, will continue to be available to subscribers in the early morning hours each day of publication.
"We know this is an adjustment, and we appreciate our readers' patience and understanding as we implement this change," Curry said.
If you have any questions about this change or need assistance accessing the eNewspaper, please contact Customer Service at 1-888-225-3993.
This article originally appeared on Rockford Register Star: McDonough County Voice transitioning to postal delivery
