Studies show the impact of print

"... hedonically gratifying, as well as identity-enforcing content experiences and visually and haptically gratifying process experiences are associated with higher effectiveness."

Frontiers in Communication, "Don't Forget About Customer Magazines," June 2023

"...digital is dominant for quick access, discovery and day-to-day use, but print consistently leads on trust, influence, collectability and emotional connection."

Title Media, "Media Habits in 2025: Evolving Preferences and the Role of Print"

"Editorial honesty is one of print publications' greatest advantages. Print publication gives you more time for research, fact-checking, and careful narrative than fast-paced internet publishing.

Reputable magazine publishers put quality ahead of clicks. In-depth features, authoritative viewpoints, and sophisticated reporting are made possible by longer production cycles. Print magazines continue to be reliable sources of well-chosen content in a time when false information spreads quickly, especially among readers in the USA market.

Long-term loyalty is fostered by this trust."

Magazine Cafe, "Why Print Magazines are Still Popular in the Digital Age," February 20, 2026

“Younger readers found that they liked the lean-in experience of a magazine. They liked reading stories without autoplay videos and full-screen takeovers interrupting their immersive experience.”

Folio Magazine, “The Digital Transformation in Publishing Has Left Plenty of Space for Print” 2020

“[Print reading] is kind of like meditation — focusing our attention on something still,” says Anne Mangen, a literacy professor at the University of Stavanger in Norway. “And it’s a whole different kind of immersion than responding to [digital] stimuli. I think it’s healthy for us as human beings to sit down with something that doesn’t move, ping, or call on our attention.”

Branfacts.org, “Reading on Paper Versus Screens: What’s the Difference?” 2020

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