Responding to continued rapid shifts toward digital news consumption, the Corpus Christi Caller-Times is announcing a change in print delivery frequency beginning on Saturday, March 19.
TheCaller-Times will cease home delivery on Saturdays but instead will provide subscribers with a full digital replica of the newspaper that day, filled with local news, advertising and features such as comics and puzzles. The new model means subscribers will get newspapers delivered to their home six days a week, with a digital newspaper available every day. We're also adding other benefits online for subscribers.
“Our commitment to local news remains steadfast, but the platforms on which people are consuming news continue to evolve. What was once solely a daily newspaper has transformed to include a digital site, mobile app, social media platforms, multimedia and more,” said Caller-Times Editor Mary Ann Cavazos Beckett. “Our print newspapers remain a vital and important part of our strategy, but we are making a change this year in response to subscriber and advertising trends.”
What's the e-Edition?
The Saturday digital replica, or e-Edition, will have the same look and news as the printed newspaper. The digital format also has some additional features, such as the ability to clip and share articles with friends and family and adjust the text size.
All print subscribers of the Caller-Timeshave full digital access, meaning they have the ability to read news updates throughout the day, subscriber-only stories and video and audio features, among other benefits. Subscribers also have 24/7 access to obituaries, legal notices, and classifieds on our website.
The new e-Edition benefits include:
UNIVERSAL E-EDITION ACCESS: In addition, Caller-Times subscriberswill now have access to the more than 200 USA TODAY Network publication’s full suite of e-Editions across the country, as well as ad-free access to the USA TODAY Crossword puzzle. The Caller-Times is part of the USA TODAY Network, and the change also is taking place at numerous other publications in the network.
To use this benefit simplygo to your e-edition (caller.com/eedition) and select the Universal icon on the right rail. From there, you can choose a publications to read. This access is available through the desktop or e-Edition app. As a reminder, the electronic edition of USA TODAY is also available every day as a bonus section.
All print subscribers of the Caller-Timeshave full digital access, meaning they have the ability to read news updates throughout the day, subscriber-only stories and video and audio features, among other benefits. Subscribers also have 24/7 access to obituaries, legal notices, and classifieds on our website.
NEW NATIONAL SECTIONS: New to the e-Edition are two daily sections –– Nation & World Extra and Sports Extra.This content will be inserted into the e-Edition pages but can also be found in the Bonus section. News in these sections will not be found in the corresponding day’s printed newspaper due to the lateness of the news and print deadlines. Nation & World Extra alsonow appears with every morning's e-Edition, and Sports Extra, the companion section with late sports scores and agate, will launch this Saturday, March 19.
SHARE YOUR DIGITAL ACCESS: As a subscriber, you can share your subscription with a friend or family member. They will receive their own login and can access it as long as you area subscriber.
Go toaccount.caller.com and make sure you are logged in (in the top right corner, you should see a button labeled "Hi *your name*” if you are already logged in. If not, click on the button for “Sign In.”).
Next, select your name and go to “Manage Account."In the left-hand menu, look for “Share digital subscription." Click on that and enter in the name and e-mail address of the person to share access.
An e-mail will be sent to their inbox with further instructions on setting up their own login.
How do I access online content?
All print subscribers have an online account included with their subscription, giving access to premium subscriber-only journalism, the e-edition— accessible via caller.com — and unlimited content.
If you're a print subscriber who hasn'tactivated your account, you can do so at caller.com/activate.
News and sales staffing at the Caller-Timeswill not change as a result of this. However, those staffs will be even better aligned toward digital news delivery.
Delivery times for the other days of the week will remain unchanged.
“We will continue to strategically evolve our business model, while making decisions that keep our loyal subscribers at the forefront,” Cavazos Beckett said. “Our newspapers are a vital part of the fabric of our community. Now, more than ever, it’s critical to support local news with subscriptions and advertising.”
What about puzzles and games?
Starting that same weekend all puzzles and games also will be moved to a new "entertainment center" so they are all in one place in the print ande-Editions. It's a new, easier-to-read format. Look for them in the section with the comics.
What if I have more questions and want to contact customer service?
Customer service hours are: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday and 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Sunday and holidays.
Call:1-844-900-7096
Email:Caller-Times@gannett.com
Online FAQ:https://help.caller.com/
If leaving a voicemail or sending an email, please include this information:
- Name of the person on your subscription account
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