Cable newspaper
A blast from the past!
A cable newspaper, also known as a cable publication or cable magazine, was a type of newspaper that was distributed to subscribers through a cable television system. It was a common practice in the 1980s and 1990s, before the widespread adoption of the internet and online news sources.
Here's how it worked:
- Cable operators would partner with a newspaper publisher to distribute a newspaper to their subscribers.
- The newspaper would be printed and delivered to the cable operator's office.
- The cable operator would then insert the newspaper into the cable television system, usually through a special device called a "cable drop."
- Subscribers would receive the newspaper along with their regular cable TV programming.
Cable newspapers typically had a limited circulation and were often focused on local news, events, and advertising. They were popular among cable subscribers who wanted to stay informed about local issues and events, but didn't have access to a physical newspaper delivery.
Some notable examples of cable newspapers include:
- Cablevision's News 12 Network, which was a 24-hour cable news channel that also published a daily newspaper.
- Comcast's Cable News Network (CNN) affiliate, which published a daily newspaper in some markets.
- The Cablevision News Channel, which was a 24-hour cable news channel that also published a daily newspaper in some markets.
With the rise of online news sources and digital media, the need for cable newspapers has largely disappeared. However, some cable operators still offer local news and information to their subscribers through online platforms or mobile apps.