Comments on: Don’t let this be the end of Tribune – A message to readers from the editor http://www.tribunemagazine.co.uk/2008/10/03/don%e2%80%99t-let-this-be-the-end-of-tribune-%e2%80%93-a-message-to-readers-from-the-editor/ News, features and comment from Britain's left-wing magazine Sat, 13 Mar 2010 22:13:43 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: David Floyd http://www.tribunemagazine.co.uk/2008/10/03/don%e2%80%99t-let-this-be-the-end-of-tribune-%e2%80%93-a-message-to-readers-from-the-editor/comment-page-1/#comment-5371 David Floyd Fri, 10 Oct 2008 10:47:40 +0000 http://www.tribunemagazine.co.uk/2008/10/03/don%e2%80%99t-let-this-be-the-end-of-tribune-%e2%80%93-a-message-to-readers-from-the-editor/#comment-5371 "annual costs can’t be £50 000, that would be the wages bill for 3 or 4 staff, surely?" Well, yes, assuming you found someone to do the printing and distribution (etc.) for free. “annual costs can’t be £50 000, that would be the wages bill for 3 or 4 staff, surely?”

Well, yes, assuming you found someone to do the printing and distribution (etc.) for free.

]]> By: jonathan morse http://www.tribunemagazine.co.uk/2008/10/03/don%e2%80%99t-let-this-be-the-end-of-tribune-%e2%80%93-a-message-to-readers-from-the-editor/comment-page-1/#comment-5365 jonathan morse Thu, 09 Oct 2008 21:57:46 +0000 http://www.tribunemagazine.co.uk/2008/10/03/don%e2%80%99t-let-this-be-the-end-of-tribune-%e2%80%93-a-message-to-readers-from-the-editor/#comment-5365 annual costs can't be £50 000, that would be the wages bill for 3 or 4 staff, surely? I think a regular series such as political education would be a good idea to encourage a growth in readership, as I suggested b4. annual costs can’t be £50 000, that would be the wages bill for 3 or 4 staff, surely?

I think a regular series such as political education would be a good idea to encourage a growth in readership, as I suggested b4.

]]> By: Carl http://www.tribunemagazine.co.uk/2008/10/03/don%e2%80%99t-let-this-be-the-end-of-tribune-%e2%80%93-a-message-to-readers-from-the-editor/comment-page-1/#comment-5363 Carl Thu, 09 Oct 2008 19:01:17 +0000 http://www.tribunemagazine.co.uk/2008/10/03/don%e2%80%99t-let-this-be-the-end-of-tribune-%e2%80%93-a-message-to-readers-from-the-editor/#comment-5363 Approximately what are the total running costs? And what are the main sources of income for the magazine? Perhaps some of the costs could be trimmed and income also boosted... Approximately what are the total running costs? And what are the main sources of income for the magazine?

Perhaps some of the costs could be trimmed and income also boosted…

]]> By: Histories « Poumista http://www.tribunemagazine.co.uk/2008/10/03/don%e2%80%99t-let-this-be-the-end-of-tribune-%e2%80%93-a-message-to-readers-from-the-editor/comment-page-1/#comment-5361 Histories « Poumista Thu, 09 Oct 2008 16:33:53 +0000 http://www.tribunemagazine.co.uk/2008/10/03/don%e2%80%99t-let-this-be-the-end-of-tribune-%e2%80%93-a-message-to-readers-from-the-editor/#comment-5361 [...] Don’t let this be the end of Tribune! Orwell’s old magazine in trouble. Published in: [...] [...] Don’t let this be the end of Tribune! Orwell’s old magazine in trouble. Published in: [...]

]]> By: David Floyd http://www.tribunemagazine.co.uk/2008/10/03/don%e2%80%99t-let-this-be-the-end-of-tribune-%e2%80%93-a-message-to-readers-from-the-editor/comment-page-1/#comment-5355 David Floyd Thu, 09 Oct 2008 11:00:26 +0000 http://www.tribunemagazine.co.uk/2008/10/03/don%e2%80%99t-let-this-be-the-end-of-tribune-%e2%80%93-a-message-to-readers-from-the-editor/#comment-5355 Surely £50,000 a year is the losses not the running costs. Surely £50,000 a year is the losses not the running costs.

]]> By: Eddie Dougall http://www.tribunemagazine.co.uk/2008/10/03/don%e2%80%99t-let-this-be-the-end-of-tribune-%e2%80%93-a-message-to-readers-from-the-editor/comment-page-1/#comment-5354 Eddie Dougall Thu, 09 Oct 2008 09:02:06 +0000 http://www.tribunemagazine.co.uk/2008/10/03/don%e2%80%99t-let-this-be-the-end-of-tribune-%e2%80%93-a-message-to-readers-from-the-editor/#comment-5354 Given Trbune's annual running costs are just £50,000, it will be unforgivable if it is allowed to fold. I would not like to see it merge with any other magazine as such mergers, formed in times of difficulty, all too often result in something neither fish nor fowl. Surely your TU owners see it as important for Tribune to remain an independent voice of the left, and at a cost they can comfortably afford. However, this problem will continue unless i) circulation rises, which means somehow getting the mag. into WH Smith's and the like, (although it took Prvate Eye years to achieve this). ii) it is made more attractive to possible future readers: larger, not smaller (an earlier suggestion), and more letters (also suggested earlier). If the TU backers could be bold and fund a reduction in the price that would also help. It seems to me that the relatively small amount of TU cash involved would be much better spent this way than by shovelling it all into the Labour party. Given Trbune’s annual running costs are just £50,000, it will be unforgivable if it is allowed to fold. I would not like to see it merge with any other magazine as such mergers, formed in times of difficulty, all too often result in something neither fish nor fowl. Surely your TU owners see it as important for Tribune to remain an independent voice of the left, and at a cost they can comfortably afford.
However, this problem will continue unless i) circulation rises, which means somehow getting the mag. into WH Smith’s and the like, (although it took Prvate Eye years to achieve this).
ii) it is made more attractive to possible future readers: larger, not smaller (an earlier suggestion), and more letters (also suggested earlier).
If the TU backers could be bold and fund a reduction in the price that would also help.
It seems to me that the relatively small amount of TU cash involved would be much better spent this way than by shovelling it all into the Labour party.

]]> By: Dirty Euro http://www.tribunemagazine.co.uk/2008/10/03/don%e2%80%99t-let-this-be-the-end-of-tribune-%e2%80%93-a-message-to-readers-from-the-editor/comment-page-1/#comment-5329 Dirty Euro Wed, 08 Oct 2008 20:59:30 +0000 http://www.tribunemagazine.co.uk/2008/10/03/don%e2%80%99t-let-this-be-the-end-of-tribune-%e2%80%93-a-message-to-readers-from-the-editor/#comment-5329 Why can't you just at worst publish a smaller version of the magazine. Why can’t you just at worst publish a smaller version of the magazine.

]]> By: Denis Lenihan http://www.tribunemagazine.co.uk/2008/10/03/don%e2%80%99t-let-this-be-the-end-of-tribune-%e2%80%93-a-message-to-readers-from-the-editor/comment-page-1/#comment-5320 Denis Lenihan Wed, 08 Oct 2008 15:55:40 +0000 http://www.tribunemagazine.co.uk/2008/10/03/don%e2%80%99t-let-this-be-the-end-of-tribune-%e2%80%93-a-message-to-readers-from-the-editor/#comment-5320 Is it possible that Tribune could tie-in with other left publications(Labour Research, Labour Left Briefing, Morning Star etc)? This might allow cost savings in areas such as distribution, promotion etc? There may be 'political' obstacles to a move like this, but coming up with some radical solutions seems to required! Is it possible that Tribune could tie-in with other left publications(Labour Research, Labour Left Briefing, Morning Star etc)? This might allow cost savings in areas such as distribution, promotion etc?

There may be ‘political’ obstacles to a move like this, but coming up with some radical solutions seems to required!

]]> By: Simon Maurice http://www.tribunemagazine.co.uk/2008/10/03/don%e2%80%99t-let-this-be-the-end-of-tribune-%e2%80%93-a-message-to-readers-from-the-editor/comment-page-1/#comment-5291 Simon Maurice Tue, 07 Oct 2008 18:47:32 +0000 http://www.tribunemagazine.co.uk/2008/10/03/don%e2%80%99t-let-this-be-the-end-of-tribune-%e2%80%93-a-message-to-readers-from-the-editor/#comment-5291 Tribune is as essential today as it was back in 1937 when it was founded. If ever the Left needed a voice it is now, particularly with the Guardian apparently cosying up to Cameron. A magazine which counts such literary and political heavyweights as Michael Foot, Nye Bevan and George Orwell as editors and contributors simply cannot be allowed to wither and die. Tribune is an essential, relevant and most importantly an enjoyable weekly read. Its demise would be a terrible loss and must not be allowed to happen. Tribune is as essential today as it was back in 1937 when it was founded. If ever the Left needed a voice it is now, particularly with the Guardian apparently cosying up to Cameron. A magazine which counts such literary and political heavyweights as Michael Foot, Nye Bevan and George Orwell as editors and contributors simply cannot be allowed to wither and die. Tribune is an essential, relevant and most importantly an enjoyable weekly read. Its demise would be a terrible loss and must not be allowed to happen.

]]> By: swatantra http://www.tribunemagazine.co.uk/2008/10/03/don%e2%80%99t-let-this-be-the-end-of-tribune-%e2%80%93-a-message-to-readers-from-the-editor/comment-page-1/#comment-5290 swatantra Tue, 07 Oct 2008 16:04:13 +0000 http://www.tribunemagazine.co.uk/2008/10/03/don%e2%80%99t-let-this-be-the-end-of-tribune-%e2%80%93-a-message-to-readers-from-the-editor/#comment-5290 It would be a great pity if Tribune folded. It has such an illustrious history and there is a need for a respectable forum for Left Wing views to be aired. I hope the Unions think twice, and instead pump more money into the magazine. Tribune provides articles of literary merit whereas the average TU material is often turgid, mechanical and does not inspire. It would be a great pity if Tribune folded. It has such an illustrious history and there is a need for a respectable forum for Left Wing views to be aired. I hope the Unions think twice, and instead pump more money into the magazine. Tribune provides articles of literary merit whereas the average TU material is often turgid, mechanical and does not inspire.

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