Johnston Press: Unlocking the freethinker - semiotics and the I

Johnston Press, a British multimedia company, leveraged semiotics to understand how best to communicate with the readership of British newspaper, 'The i'.

Synopsis

At Sign Salad, we have undertaken a considerable amount of investigation into media, encompassing broadcast, traditional print, and increasingly digital platforms. As digital culture becomes increasingly central to consumers' lives, established media brands face a number of challenges – how can brands traditionally centred around a print proposition evolve and remain relevant in the digital age? How can a media brand that has previously served local audiences adapt to serve both local and national audiences simultaneously? These are questions we have addressed in collaboration with our clients at Johnston Press.

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