America's front pages: A 30-year update. (March 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Morris, David L.; Haught, Matthew J.
• Is Part Of: Newspaper research journal. Volume 39:Number 1(2018)
• Page Start: 105
• Page End: 120
• Publication Date: 2018-03
• Subjects: newspaper design -- newspapers -- front pages -- design -- design hubs; Newspapers -- Periodicals; Journalism -- Periodicals; 070.172
• DOI: 10.1177/0739532918761071
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0739-5329

Abstract

The digital revolution has ushered in a new era of front page design, with newspapers of all sizes embracing navigation tools and promotions. This study updates the work of Pasternack and Utt examining newspaper design trends in 1984 and 1995. This study examines the state of current front page design. Furthermore, it explores the use of design hubs and their effect on page design in newspaper chains.