“To be able to read, to have access to the written word is crucial for democracies. A democratic society requires openness. Unfortunately, there are still too many people around the world who do not have this right.”

King Karl XVI Gustaf of Sweden

“In the future, there will be two categories of newspapers. Those that survive, and those that die. Fond memories of dead newspapers will do nothing for our communities.”

Dean Singleton, Vice Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, MediaNews Group Inc., USA

“Why should we cannibalize our newspaper, why not simply adjust and wait and see? Personally I prefer to have a cannibal in my family rather than to have one as my enemy”.

Per Lyngby, Managing Director & Editor-in-Chief, Nordjyske, Denmark

“The speed of change in this industry is enormous. You could say that being in this industry is like being in a tumble dryer.”

“I can assure you, if we play our cards right, we can win. We have a unique trump card - our businesses are built on deeply rooted values with the honest aim of building better societies.”

Tomas Brunegard, Chairman, Swedish Newspaper Publishers Association

“I believe innovation is possible everywhere, including in the newspaper industry. I believe innovation in newspapers is to re-create the product from the reader’s perspective. This is the key concept.”

Nelson Sirotsky, Presidenet & CEO, RBS Group, Brazil

“Newspapers are a vibrant, relevant and commercial proposition for readers and advertisers alike. For investors, the investment in new technology and the delivery of new audiences produces an unrivalled cocktail of success: strong, definable demographics coupled with strong margins delivering consistent returns.”

Gavin O’Reilly, President, World Association of Newspapers