More publishers are trying out public benefit corporations, journalist-owned LLCs and cooperatives to tie publications closer to communities. For years, American communities have made heroic efforts to save local shops in the face of voracious chain and big-box stores and e-commerce bullies such as Amazon. That’s why you’ve heard calls to “buy local” and “shop […]
Article · October 6, 2021 by Mark Glaser
Research shows grants and donations are on the rise for nonprofit and for-profit news outlets around the country The growth of nonprofit news outlets in America means that more foundations, philanthropists and donors are supporting local news than in the past. And the push by the Local Media Association (LMA) and Report for America (RFA) […]
Article · August 19, 2021 by Mark Glaser
Here’s a guide to all the potential bills – and existing New Jersey and New York City programs – to help make local news sustainable It’s been the best of times and worst of times for local news publishers. They have been decimated by shifting digital business models, while attention and targeted ads have moved […]
Article · July 20, 2021 by Mark Glaser
Many say they will stick to online events, but others are moving forward with some outdoor or limited in-person events. Do you have Zoom fatigue from so many online meetings each day? I know I do, and it’s starting to wear me down. As COVID-19 infections wane in the U.S. and vaccinations increase, news publishers […]
Article · June 17, 2021 by Mark Glaser
Grants, training, associations and more that can help legacy and new publishers Communities of color need to have strong, sustainable local news outlets to cover them in a fair, equitable way. While Black, Hispanic, Asian and Native newspapers, TV and radio have a long history, the shift of ad revenue to tech platforms has hit […]
Article · May 27, 2021 by Mark Glaser
Since its inception, the Knight Media Forum has focused on bringing together place-based foundations to strengthen local news around the country. And as the challenges for publishers have grown during the pandemic, support from local foundations, donors and even tech platforms has been a positive light during dark times. This year’s forum, which took place […]
Article · March 15, 2021 by Mark Glaser
Alongside the pandemic, we’ve also had a parallel crisis: the infodemic, an unending stream of dis- and misinformation flooding social media feeds and online discussions. These types of rumors and falsehoods aren’t new, but the scale with which they spread online is unprecedented, allowing everyone from foreign governments to solo scammers to twist narratives down […]
Article · March 15, 2021 by Mark Glaser
For 14 years, the Knight Media Forum has been a place for funders, journalists and community leaders to discuss ways to create more informed and engaged communities, promote free speech and free press, and explore the rise of disruptive technology. In 2021, the forum’s first virtual convening set these topics against the events of the […]
Article · March 15, 2021 by Mark Glaser
Amid the pandemic, publishers have come up with new sources of revenue and tapped new support for diversity, equity and inclusion. Here are some solutions worth sharing. Whether it’s on TV or radio, in a newspaper or online, local news has had the struggle of its life. The loss of so many local businesses during […]
Article · February 23, 2021 by Mark Glaser
During the biggest public health crisis in a century, local news reporters are on the front lines giving communities vital information – and funders have stepped up to help In a time of crisis, people turn to local news outlets to understand what’s happening and how they can get help. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit […]
Article · February 10, 2021 by Mark Glaser
It’s never been a more challenging time for local news – and a more impactful time for funders to make the leap to support them During the pandemic, racial reckoning, and election last year, it became obvious just how important local news is to communities around the country. Despite their own financial troubles, local news […]
Article · January 13, 2021 by Mark Glaser