Also worth looking into: journalists striking out on their own (e.g. Jacque Manabat), or using platforms like Paydesk to secure reporting and production jobs. Could then show how publications, stations, and papers are (or aren't) keeping up with industry shifts and needs
Agree on Point No.2. One of the projects I've been involved in the past year was working with community papers and small local media on how to pivot their business operations aside from the traditional ad funnel (on top of pursuing conflict-sensitive reporting). There is still a lot of vague steps but most of them cannot keep up with the big leagues forcing them to close shop and highly affecting the information system. The conversation around national-regional-hyperlocal news media dynamics might be something of interest to discuss too.
The business model for community and smaller organizations is indeed challenging. Save for the issues of finding new streams of revenue, they are often the target of intimidation, libel, or worse, killings. I would love to dive into hyperlocal news, too, what's been happening there. I remember years ago, bloggers were the alternative.
Also worth looking into: journalists striking out on their own (e.g. Jacque Manabat), or using platforms like Paydesk to secure reporting and production jobs. Could then show how publications, stations, and papers are (or aren't) keeping up with industry shifts and needs
Those are good points and insights! Will *hint* on these developments in my next talks about the local media industry.
Agree on Point No.2. One of the projects I've been involved in the past year was working with community papers and small local media on how to pivot their business operations aside from the traditional ad funnel (on top of pursuing conflict-sensitive reporting). There is still a lot of vague steps but most of them cannot keep up with the big leagues forcing them to close shop and highly affecting the information system. The conversation around national-regional-hyperlocal news media dynamics might be something of interest to discuss too.
The business model for community and smaller organizations is indeed challenging. Save for the issues of finding new streams of revenue, they are often the target of intimidation, libel, or worse, killings. I would love to dive into hyperlocal news, too, what's been happening there. I remember years ago, bloggers were the alternative.