Linn’s to go digital only, Scott Stamp Monthly in print will continue

Philatelic Foreword by Jay Bigalke

This week’s issue of Linn’s Stamp News marks the moment it will be produced only in a digital format. The final print edition, the 5,000th issue, is currently with the printer and operating under a slight delay.

Scott Stamp Monthly, which resumed in March 2023, will continue to be available as a print product with a digital edition. Those with current Linn’s print-only subscriptions will have their SSM subscription extended, or be given a credit toward purchases on AmosAdvantage.com.

In a memo to staff members, Amos Media CEO Rick Amos attributed this decision to a bigger focus on digital and website content.

“It should not come as a surprise there has been shift in readership and advertising from print to digital,” Amos said. “Additionally, the increasing variable costs of a weekly print magazine is unsustainable, and as a result we are going to move to a digital only future for the Linn’s brand, which will allow us to reach those seeking instant access to philatelic news, interactive content, improved searchability, real-time updates, as well as reach new audiences.”

Just like the previous print issues, the digital-only issues will continue to be loaded into our archive available to subscribers. There, subscribers can view each issue and also download a PDF copy from the digital reading platform.

Future Linn’s issues will continue to report the news and happenings in the philatelic marketplace, and some weekly columns may move to the monthly print SSM.

We also plan to utilize some of the digital tools available via the reading platform for use in our digital editions. We are working on a future launch of our website that will include new features and take advantage of new options that are possible with a digital-only platform. As we continue to develop that platform, we are open to your suggestions at linnseditorial@amosmedia.com.

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