AI Visibility Report for “printcirculationdeclinestatistics2025”
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ChatGPT
BRAND (12)
SUMMARY
Provides specific statistics showing U.S. newspaper circulation declined 70% from 2005-2025, dropping from 120 million to 38 million. Highlights that the 25 largest newspapers saw a 12.7% circulation drop in 2024 with no major papers reporting increases. References Northwestern University's Local News Initiative and Briefing Center data to support the analysis.
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Perplexity
BRAND (12)
SUMMARY
Focuses on recent circulation trends with U.S. weekday circulation falling 7% and Sunday dropping 4%. Emphasizes broader industry challenges including digital shift and classified advertising losses. Provides historical context showing per capita circulation dropped from 35% in the 1940s to under 15% by 2014, and notes newspaper closures creating news deserts.
Google AIO
BRAND (12)
SUMMARY
Presents a comprehensive overview of global print circulation decline, noting U.S. newspapers down 70% since 2005 and UK regional dailies down 18% in H1 2025. Discusses demographic shifts with younger readers reducing subscriptions while high-income earners remain crucial. Projects global readership falling to 1.1 billion by 2030 from 2.1 billion in 2017.
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Strategic Insights & Recommendations
Dominant Brand
Statista and Northwestern University's Local News Initiative emerge as the most frequently cited sources across platforms for circulation statistics.
Platform Gap
ChatGPT focuses on recent U.S. data, Perplexity emphasizes historical context and industry challenges, while Google AIO provides the broadest global perspective with demographic insights.
Link Opportunity
All platforms heavily cite academic and industry research sources, creating opportunities for data providers and media research organizations to gain visibility.
Key Takeaways for This Prompt
All platforms consistently report a 70% decline in U.S. newspaper circulation from 2005-2025, showing strong data alignment.
Google AIO provides the most comprehensive global perspective while others focus primarily on U.S. market trends.
Perplexity uniquely emphasizes the creation of "news deserts" and broader societal impacts of circulation decline.
Each platform cites different authoritative sources, suggesting diverse research approaches to the same fundamental trend.
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