This week's edition of the BBC TV programme
'Click' discussed this issue.
One view was that niche publications could continue to offer free content and be funded by advertising. They had an example of a news site for journalists that was paid for by recruitment advertising.
"A group of young entrepreneurs is already carving out a niche with stories and advice on opportunities for journalists and journalism.
Journalism.co.uk is a free and independent online publishing company that funds itself through advertising."