Top 8 Trends in Local Journalism
Local journalism — like the wider news media — has been massively disrupted by the advent of new digital technologies and behaviors. This has unlocked a wider range of information […]
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Future of Local Journalism: Reflections
Why Does Local Journalism Still Matter? Although audiences, in many cases, are declining, local news remains important—especially for older demographics. Local television news continues to make a difference to the […]
What Happens When Local Journalism Disappears?
Dr. Michelle Ferrier at Ohio University in her work on media deserts (defined as “a geographic location that lacks access to fresh, local news and information”) argues that the impact […]
The Continued Importance of Local Media to the Pacific Northwest
“If we desire healthy and productive democratic communities, then the provisioning of local news—which helps tie citizens to each other and their communities—must continue.” —Lee Shaker, Assistant Professor, Department of […]
Local News Revenue Conundrum: Foundations
To diversify revenue streams media providers in the Pacific Northwest and elsewhere are experimenting with a range of different way to secure income. Previously I mentioned One popular way newspapers […]
Engagement and Innovation on Emerging Platforms
News providers are also using digital tools as a means to try to strengthen relationships with audiences. Technology allows for both deeper engagement with content and new opportunities for direct […]
Top 3 Reasons Why Local Journalism Remains Important – #3
Journalists interviewed for the Agora report consistently articulated that, despite the pressures and uncertainties their sector faces, core journalistic values and purposes still matter and positively influence the work they do. […]
Top 3 Reasons Why Local Journalism Remains Important – #2
Journalists interviewed for the Agora report consistently articulated that, despite the pressures and uncertainties their sector faces, core journalistic values and purposes still matter and positively influence the work they do. […]
[New report] Local Journalism in the Pacific Northwest
The study, “Local journalism in the Pacific Northwest: Why It Matters, How It’s Evolving and Who Pays for It,” supported and published by the Agora Journalism Center at the University of Oregon, […]
Demystifying Media: Five Lessons in Trust and the Media
Over the past six months, some of the brightest minds in media have visited the University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication to discuss issues ranging from flaws in mobile design, the challenges of data journalism, as well as the role of small town newspapers, and how citizens of the Arabian Gulf are embracing social media.
Despite these varied subject areas, all five talks had a core thread running through them: trust.
Damian Radcliffe 