The New York Times brought in $1.7 billion in total revenue in 2017 — an 8% increase from 2016 — due to substantial growth in subscriptions, which now account for 60% of its revenue, the company announced.

Why it matters: With a drop in demand for physical newspapers, easy access to free news online, and the high costs of running a large media company, it's difficult for news agencies to be profitable.

• 157,000 digital-only subscriptions were added in the fourth quarter, with subscription revenue rising 19%.
• Total revenue increased 10% in the fourth quarter to $484 million.
• Adjusted operating profit rose to $108 million for the quarter, despite operating profit dropping from $56 million to $23 million.
• Digital-only subscription revenue increased 46% for the year and digital advertising revenue increased 14%.