The Tuscaloosa News transitioning to postal delivery
Look for your newspaper in your mailbox, not your driveway.
Starting Feb. 5, the U.S. Postal Service will be delivering The Tuscaloosa News 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 Tuscaloosa News 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.
"We are still committed to producing the best print edition possible and our commitment to local journalism remains steadfast," said Editor Ken Roberts. “But we need to make sure we get the printed newspaper to readers in a timely fashion, and we believe partnering with the U.S. Postal Service is the best way to accomplish that goal.”
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, VP 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 tuscaloosanews.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.
Subscribers with questions or concerns should visit help.tuscaloosanews.com/contact-us.
This article originally appeared on The Tuscaloosa News: The Tuscaloosa News will move to mail delivery of print edition
