Community newspapers enjoyed a bumber year in 2004, recording massive increases in advertising revenue from mainstream retailers - but just how much trickled down to true grassroots publishers?

Regular and credible market or reader research is essential for building focused advertising and editorial strategies. And, as competition hots up, it is usually the newspaper with the best research and marketing strategies that wins the day. Here are some simple strategies for launching your own research.

The rise of State-funded municipal newspapers in South Africa is threatening the survival of independent grassroots media.