1998 1999 2000 5,000 10,000 15,000 20,000 25,000 30,000 Growth in New Revenue Niche Publications Online Other In Thousands of Dollars  11,349 12,297 12,543 3,250 5,500 17,773 29,722 24,596 1,597 924 10,702 13,929 Other revenue consists of revenue from commercial printing, products, and services delivered outside the newspaper (which include activities such as target marketing, special event produc- tion, and online service) and editorial service contracts with Madison Newspapers, Inc.  Other revenue by category is as follows: In 2000, 1999, and 1998, exclusive of the effects of acquisi- tions and dispositions, other revenue increased 6.2%, 16.5%, and 3.6%, respectively. Commercial printing increased (decreased) by (5.4%), 2.7%, and (4.3%), respectively, due primarily to changes in sales volumes. Niche publications revenue increased 24.6%, 95.3%, and 28.8%, respectively, with the introduction of new products. Internet/online revenue increased 103.7%, 73.8%, and 336.9%, respectively, due to growth in advertising revenue. The following table sets forth the percentage of revenue of certain items. Exclusive of the effects of acquisitions and dispositions, in 2000 costs other than depreciation and amortization increased by 2.0%. Newsprint and ink costs decreased by (2.7%) due primarily to lower prices paid for newsprint in the first six months of the fiscal year. Compensation costs increased 4.0% primarily due to an increase in average compensation rates. Other oper- ating costs increased .9%. Exclusive of the effects of acquisitions, in 1999 costs other than depreciation and amortization increased by 2.7%. Newsprint and ink costs decreased by (10.0%) due to lower prices for newsprint offset by a slight increase in usage. Compensation costs increased 5.2% due to an increase in average compensation and hours worked. Other operating costs increased 4.6%. Exclusive of the effects of acquisitions, in 1998 costs other than depreciation and amortization increased 4.9%. Newsprint and ink costs increased 12.1% due to higher prices for newsprint and greater consumption. Compensation costs increased 5.0% due to an increase in average compensation and hours worked. Other operating costs increased 2.0%. Financial expense decreased by approximately $(220,000) in 2000 primarily due to payments on long-term debt and increased capitalized interest of $686,000 offset by interest on short-term borrowings and increased deferred compensation costs. Financial expense decreased by approximately $(1,748,000) in 1999 primarily due to payments on long-term debt and a $500,000 increase in capitalized interest offset by additional deferred compensation costs. Financial expense increased by approxi- mately $6,300,000 in 1998 due to borrowings to finance The Pacific Northwest Group acquisition. Interest on deferred compensation arrangements for executives and others is offset by financial income earned on the invested funds held in trust. Financial income and expense included $858,000, $501,000, and $24,000 in 2000, 1999, and 1998, respectively, as a result of these arrangements. In 2000, financial income increased by approximately  Non-Operating Income and Expense LEE ENTERPRISES / 2000 Annual Report 11 2000 1999 1998 Revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  100.0% 100.0% 100.0% Compensation costs . . . . . . .  36.8 36.4 36.1 Newsprint and ink. . . . . . . . .  9.0 9.0 10.5 Other operating expenses . . .  23.7 24.4 24.2 69.5 69.8 70.8 Income before depreciation, amortization, interest and taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  30.5 30.2 29.2 Depreciation and amortization 6.8 6.7 6.7 Operating margin wholly- owned properties . . . . . . . . .  23.7% 23.5% 22.5% 2000 1999 1998 (In Thousands) Commercial printing. . . . . . .  $ 26,789 $ 23,774 $ 22,278 New revenue: Niche publications . . . . . . .  13,929 10,702 5,500 Internet/online . . . . . . . . . .  3,250 1,597 924 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  12,543 12,297 11,349 Total new revenue. . . . . . . . .  29,722 24,596 17,773 Editorial service contracts. . .  8,944 8,744 8,368 $ 65,455 $ 57,114 $ 48,419