Sabra
After 10 years of publication, idol gravure magazine Sabra is calling it quits on its printed strategy.
Sabra was first published in May 2000 and gained popularity as being seen as a new generation of magazine due to integrating the web in its strategy.
We are now having to radically change our strategy due to big changes in the publishing and web environment.
Could be because folks prefer jpeg health material instead of printed or could it be that more folks are preferring 2D girls instead? The top selling mags at Amazon are actually 2D girls ^^;
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I give them points for recogizing that things are changing and for them to change their business strategy. Unlike some companies who try to claw and keep doing what they've beendoing for years to the detriment of company shareholders.
Filmmaker
http://josewritingthelife.blogspot.com/
Well.. it's a trend that's going on at the moment.. But, nothing beats a life size poster of an Idol or 2D though.. Printed are for those special ones..
Network Infrastructure Architect/Programmer
http://www.flickr.com/photos/allimpulse/
When the tablet/e-reader finally gets here it will be a whole new world.
thousand master II, Internet Learner, Auto didacta
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yest it will, can't wait for it XD
skoolorz
Well, I personally believe the cost has a major impact on the industry of printed materials, such as newspapers, magazines and periodicals. Images off tend to be free, while the same images printed in magazines can run up to 10 dollars. In today's economy, it is likely that the demand for these "luxuries" are quite low.
student , otaku and awesome blogger
http://otakudan.com
it's interesting that a lot magazines are physically disappearing but they are transitioning to the web. I a lot of people don't buy magazines anymore, they go to the web for their information.
Programmer
aw dammit (>_<) I love 2d girls, but Japanese Idols are so hot. This is truly a loss for all men (!_!)...and dolphins.
Otari Vader, Sith Lord for Hire, will fillet Makoto Itou for free
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Adapting to change is one way to maintain a healthy business.
mahou kishi
http://www.animedia.com.mx
most printed magazines will dissapear soon thanks to the internet
Student & Artist
http://kanochu.wordpress.com
2D and 3D are equally yum in their own ways!
It's too bad more and more magazines have been ending their production. It kind of makes me feel sad... I personally love hanging around and reading magazines.
student
http://listlessink.wordpress.com/
Lifetime supply of 2D mags for sure!
I do read 3D magazines, but those are usually either news or celebrity tabloids. Nothing worth keeping.
NEET
http://austrianotaku.com/
Jpeg... no wait... PNG! and lifetime supply of 2D mags.
2D mags the top selling ones? Reminds me of a certain article about Japans demographic situation a few days ago. @_@
Full-time geek/Part-time student/Part-time musician
http://randomgeekness.livejournal.com/
*drolls* LOL!, Of Course 2D!!!
Dirty Gentleman
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If the idols looks just as nice on 72ppi as they did on 300+dpi, I dont' mind.
Pseudo-Graphic Designer, 触手 wrangler, H-Man
http://lightningsabre.blogspot.com/
But I can see their moire pattern on 300+dpi...
unemployed machinist.. yeah
Yeah know.. I prefer my Health material online.. in Picture format, or video.. or certain reasons.. but, Leaving a copy of playboy lying around is always good for guests that come over. Gives them reading material.
Draftsman Graduated, Environment & Interior Design Student
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I bought many Sabra magazines in 2007... Cute Girls... LOL
Engineer by weekdays, Hikki by weekends
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i stiff prefer printed ver for my WC sessions :3
Otaku Programmer
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Even Sabra has given up? Things does not look well here in Japan eh.
Anyway, 2D always wins, no questions about it Danny ^_^
Accountant-to-be
I LOVE SABRA!! i've always enjoyed the photos from Sabra
part-time worker and full-time slacker
rather have my dolphin health supply on my hard-drives, easier storage, usage and better discretion. Prefer 2D mags though if picture, since 3D supply are covered by video
studying comp studies, planning to look for part time job
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2D
フリー漫画家
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こういった記事を見ると時代を感じる。
サラバ サブラｗ
I read this article, and I felt the times.
ByeBye Sabra
browsing the nets
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Jpeg and 2D mags ftw! Going online is a lot better imo. they can get international customers to subscribe now.
and in a few years e-readers will be standard almost everywhere.
browsing the nets
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missed the 3D oppai mouse pad in the pic >.<
To Aru Tenki Rain
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well there are lots more fishes in the ocean ^w^
IT Business Analyst + Test Analyst + Undergrad Uni Student
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wot?!?!?! no more sabra for me?! my fav idol mag... ( T3T)涙...
COMPENG/SWENG Student
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jpeg is easier to hide. ;p And easier to obtain.
IT Business Analyst + Test Analyst + Undergrad Uni Student
http://www.crepuscular.asia
but easier to lose
Student
Everything's slowly going digital, its only a matter of time anyway.
???Confused???
changing with the times is a pretty crucial strategy for most business...
Student
All good things do come to an end as always say. *Salute* Ten years of publication is indeed something to begin with.
Student, Otaku, She-Geek(Sheek lol)
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I'd take 2D over 3D. 2D are cuter. But then again, I wouldn't be 'using' them the same way boys might do.
And I do like magazines...solid media, that you can hold, instead of everything digital, which is why I love DVD's and books n stuff.
IT, system administrator
i cant wait!!!! macross rules!
NEET part-time - Technical Support Officer - Network security engineer
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2D = SUPERIOR
more moe~~~
Would prefer 2D mags if its available in my place because we can get the feeling of flipping the page not clicking it.
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2D > 3D ??
Blogger
http://www.yonasu.com
I don't really mind as long as they continue with digital releases. I do find it a little weird though, sure they've gone from 100k sold magazines per month to 84k since October 2007, but by shutting it down completely they lose 84k customers. And that doesn't sound like a wise thing to me...
failing student
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2D is the way to go
US Navy Sailor
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No question for me really.
2D > 3D
In all ways, from personality, to cuteness, to healthcare. I like 2D girls! XD
Haven't renewed my Playboy subscription but seem to be buying Megamis and Nyan Types every month. Wonder if the Japanese are doing the same?
I do like 3d girls too but it's harder to find one that I like as much as 2d girls. Just not as cute and will often look trashy with fake oppai. Thus, why I did not renew my Playboy subscription. 30 year old women with overly sized double D oppai = not cute to me. 18-21 year old college girls with natural oppai = more likely to be something I want to see.
For physical copies vs jpegs. I like to have both. I plan on scanning some of my books because I can't bring them with me around the world very easily.
anime/cosplay events organizer
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The economic recession has caught with the gravure idol industry and taking Sabra down first :<
銀河帝国五〇一軍团 TK/TD 8316 M.E.P.D. Police Sergeant
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jpeg definitely cos i can zoom/enlarge it. ('~')
it figures, dolphin will now be safe from paper cuts.
大学生
ah erika toda!! kawaii~~~
btw, what's the japanese word for 'pretty'?
sometimes kawaii = cute and i want to describe more towards pretty/hot...
Teacher of English
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Sorry, but never heard of Sabra. I still prefer pinted magazines though, like Hobby Japan.
Student, Uncle & hopfully a good husband..
A pity they are closing down...credit is still due for what they have been doing though....
Lazy Gamer at home
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I would prefer 2D mags... :D
Neither printed nor jpeg, flesh and blood please.
Producer
Magazines and newspapers are suffering from websites.
What's important is whether a business like Sabra can transition its regular readers to a subscription for a website instead of buying the magazine.
The problem many media businesses have on the internet is getting people to pay for access. So far, most newspapers have offered their websites free, which obviously can't continue for ever.
Student
http://anime.tedfox.com/
that's the cry of a million hot-blooded men you hear. arghh
with sabra gone, what is now the japanese equivalent of fhm?
Hehe, Occupation, really?
The Otakus have taken over. Join us or PARISH. MUAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA >D
Hehe, Occupation, really?
I mean PERISH. But still MUHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA >D
.NET/Web Developer
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Sad. I've always preferred printed material than jpeg. Be it 2D or 3D. If I had the choice I'd print all my jpeg stuff on poster paper...sadly I can't find any service like that here.
New media student
I saw news about that last week. Gotta get the last ever issue when it'll be published.
Daigakusei [Consular and Diplomatic Affairs]
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Erika Toda FTW!
awwww~ no more printed Sabra T_T