"It is somewhat ironic that in a year in which the newspaper is 400 years old -- or perhaps more fittingly, 400 years young -- so many media commentators are still suggesting that the game is up for newspapers. After 400 years of newspapers rightly dominating the media landscape -- and successfully weathering the onslaught of radio, TV and latterly the new digital age, it’s hard to see the full-time whistle blowing quite yet."
Gavin O’Reilly, Acting President, World Association of Newspapers

"There are many cases of a single article or photo changing the course of history. And today, millions of journalists are toiling for liberty, justice and peace."
Roh Moo-Hyun, President, Republic of Korea

"Without a prominent newspaper, there won’t be a prominent country."
Dae-Whan Chang, Chairman, Host Committee, Korean Association of Newspapers

"It has been an extraordinarily positive 12 months for the global newspaper industry. We have come to expect big circulation gains in developing countries, but it has been a very long time since we saw such a revival in so many mature markets. Newspapers are clearly undergoing a renaissance through new products, new formats, new titles, new editorial approaches, better distribution and better marketing."
Timothy Balding, Director General, World Association of Newspapers

"It’s not just a question of size. It’s a question of concept, content and identification of the people working for it. I can tell you that it was more difficult to change the habits of our staff than the habits of our readers."
Théo Bouchat, Publications Director, Edipresse, Switzerland, on a successful compact conversion.

"I must underscore that you cannot replace development of the paper itself by line extensions and new supplements. Most important is that you continuously improve the mother product, that you work on editorial quality in every aspect from news reporting of the highest standard to eliminating spelling errors. You have to be careful not to surprise your readers with revolutionary face lifts of someone they are used to having breakfast with each morning. And above all, be true to your heritage and the characteristics in the personality of the paper, whatever made it a success in the first place."
Bengt Braun, President & CEO, Bonnier, Sweden