Religion to 'Save' Newspapers?
One might argue that people’s devotion to newsprint has a certain amount of religious fervor to it. However! Stephen Bates’ plan to ‘save’ newspapers may be taking that idea a leetle too far. Behold: Bates thinks newspapers should declare themselves a religion.
If the press really wants to secure its future, here’s a modest proposal: It ought to declare itself a religion. The tax benefits, as the accountants say, would be substantial—and there would be other advantages, too…Then there’s the legal conflict that keeps landing journalists behind bars.
WORK SMARTER - LEARN, GROW AND BE INSPIRED.
Subscribe today!
To Read the Full Story Become an Adweek+ Subscriber
Already a member? Sign in