Which of the following is not true of the relationship between the renaissance and the newspaper? gutenberg's printing press made newspapers very popular. because they were so popular, they were printed daily. printing became easier and less time-consuming, leading in part to the birth of the newspaper. the printing press, however; was still not very common and it took several years for the newspaper to take off. the printing press led to a newfound interest in knowledge. newspapers came about because of the desire to share information and the convenience of the printing press. censorship by the crown was common during the renaissance. therefore, newspapers often featured news of foreign events only.