How publishers reduce the risk of political ads to drive revenue
Political ad spending in 2024 could provide crucial revenue for local media, but managing disinformation is essential to avoid audience alienation. [ more ]
Washingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
More city hall coverage won't be enough to revive local news
Local media in the US is facing problems such as layoffs and consolidation, resulting in a decline in the ability to cover communities and limited access to political information.
The decline of local news consumption is leading to increased polarization and party-line voting in state and local elections. [ more ]
How publishers reduce the risk of political ads to drive revenue
Political ad spending in 2024 could provide crucial revenue for local media, but managing disinformation is essential to avoid audience alienation. [ more ]
Washingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
More city hall coverage won't be enough to revive local news
Local media in the US is facing problems such as layoffs and consolidation, resulting in a decline in the ability to cover communities and limited access to political information.
The decline of local news consumption is leading to increased polarization and party-line voting in state and local elections. [ more ]
The Israel-Hamas war makes it clear: Local media must reclaim the religion beat - Poynter
Local media must prioritize coverage of religion in order to address the rise of antisemitic and Islamophobic attacks.
The United States currently has very limited coverage of religion in mainstream media, with only a few dozen reporters covering the topic full-time. [ more ]