PressReader and The New York Times to Reach a Broader Global Audience

Canada’s PressReader – a digital newspaper distribution company – has partnered with The New York Times Company to grow The New York Times’s reach to a broader global audience. Given its wide network of channel partners in 150+ countries worldwide, PressReader is uniquely positioned to offer The New York Times a distribution of its digital news products and digital replica editions to hotels, airlines, cruise- and ferry lines, as well as non-U.S. public libraries.

As a result of this exclusive collaboration, The New York Times’ rich journalistic content will now be available globally – on the ground, in the air, and at sea, including numerous remote and isolated locations with limited connectivity. Outside of the U.S., PressReader will distribute the journalism content to public libraries and patient-care facilities.

Moreover, PressReader’s cutting-edge technology will give a seamless experience to readers across any device with automatic translation, various accessibility features, and on-demand audio capabilities. Available in 21 languages, the translation option ensures that The New York Times’s journalism reaches a diverse and global audience.

Now, PressReader’s channel partners globally can access The New York Times’s digital replica edition as well as its digital “News” product containing current and historical journalism dating back to 1851.

Andy Wright, Senior Vice President and head of Global Institutional Subscriptions at The New York Times Company, says:

“At The New York Times, we believe great journalism has the power to make each reader’s life richer and more fulfilling and all of society stronger and more just. This agreement allows us to increase access to our high-quality, original, independent journalism from anywhere in the world and connect with an even broader global audience.”

Th demand for internationally acclaimed journalism in The New York Times made it an obvious choice for PressReader as a partner. According to PressReader, this collaboration is a response to feedback from readers, whether they are on vacation, traveling for business, or at a local library. They can always count on The New York Times’s thoughtful journalism through PressReader.

Ruairí Doyle, CEO of PressReader Group of companies, says:

“This partnership serves our mission to empower and enrich curious minds. Together, we are steadfastly committed to delivering top-notch journalism and an unparalleled reading experience to a worldwide and diverse audience, guaranteeing the continued excellence of reporting and nurturing informed citizens in this digital age.”