More readers, more layoffs

Highlights from the official readership and online use press release from HQ:

• More people visit Lee websites.


• More people read Lee newspapers.


• More people read the paper and online versions.


• More people read the online version and never touch the paper.


• More 18- to 29-year-olds read Lee papers. More visit Lee websites. More read Lee papers and visit Lee websites.


• More 30- to 39-year-olds read Lee papers. More visit Lee websites. More read Lee papers and visit Lee websites.


• More 40- to 59-year-olds read Lee papers. More visit Lee websites. More read Lee papers and visit Lee websites.


• More people 60 and older read Lee papers. More visit Lee websites. More read Lee papers and visit Lee websites.

Everything's coming up roses!

Except circulation is still falling. Revenue is down. Lee's still more than $1 billion in debt. And layoffs are still taking place.