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Archives: 2021

“It’s a whole new era of convergence, one that a growing segment of the American news audience distrusts — but also can’t resist.” Jesse Holcomb
“If newsroom leaders don’t have a plan to cover the ‘Big Lie’ locally, they must prioritize it as soon as possible.” Kristen Muller
“The year 2022 will further propel the movement that ignited the new U.S. American mainstream — one that will be organically diverse, increasingly inclusive, and factually equitable for generations to come.” Jesenia De Moya Correa
“It takes courage, vulnerability and a bit of education to help readers understand the true cost of producing public service journalism.” Christina Shih
“Alden buys up lots of papers, cuts as much as possible on the expense side, and tries to manage the decline on the revenue side. Is local TV next?” Don Day
“The information ecosystem journalists operate in today necessitates an updated understanding of professional danger.” Kathleen Searles and Rebekah Trumble
“Next year presents a fresh opportunity for journalists to get past the sparkle of the ‘first’ and into the substance of how women and people of color campaign, get elected, and govern.” Errin Haines
“It’s time to stop talking about a new business model — because there is no new business model that will magically make journalism financially sustainable.” Paul Cheung
“Restoring digital advertising to quality news publishers is a rare case where companies can do good and do well.” Gordon Crovitz
“There is no future for local news without innovative public policy and a huge infusion of public dollars to meet community information needs.” Mike Rispoli