If small newspapers are going to survive, they’ll have to be more than...
The existential crisis comes at a time when the economics for much of our industry — especially newspapers — remains as challenging as ever. John Oliver’s clarion call to support organizations like...
View ArticleLocal news doesn’t seem to be getting a Trump bump
The latest print issue of the Columbia Journalism Review focuses on local news. The publication is posting the articles online throughout May. Some digital tidbits: — As part of a survey of 420...
View Article“No cookie-cutter model”: How local news organizations are surviving today...
Most newspapers in the U.S. have circulations of less than 50,000. Some are headquartered in towns of fewer than 2,000 residents. Some are flying under the radar in metropolitan areas of half a...
View ArticleThe FCC is swiftly changing national media policy. What does that mean on the...
The Federal Communications Commission’s anticipated decision on net neutrality has (rightfully) garnered a lot of publicity and scrutiny. The FCC’s repeal of different regulations earlier this fall,...
View ArticleHere’s a roundup of the latest and greatest research on local news’ impact...
You’re pretty sure that local news contributes positively to democracy. But do you have the research to back that up? In addition to this collection Democracy Fund assembled in June 2018, take a look...
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