This survey of more than 4,100 recent newspaper was large enough to break down some differences within the population:
- Medium of preference: How digital subscribers differ from print subscribers
- Age: How younger subscribers compare to older subscribers
- Market size: How new subscribers in small towns and big cities are different
- Political views: What drives Republicans or Democrats to subscribe to local news
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