Journalism needs to learn how to defend itself“We cannot fight the battle for truth and for our own reputations through disappointed silence, any more than an army can engage its enemy with careful, detailed descriptions of weapons.” By Philip Bump. |
The year we see the future of local news won’t look like its past“We find and fund these outlets by literally meeting audiences where they are — going into towns and neighborhoods and asking, ‘Where do you get your news and information, and who do you trust?'” By Tracie Powell. |
The wrong people will be laid off…again“When layoffs come, those who sold us the false business ideas of ‘pivot to video’ or ‘get me their emails’ or ‘put on live events’ or ‘we need new podcasts’ or ‘let’s get IP to sell to Netflix’ aren’t the ones paying the layoff price.” By Robert Hernandez. |
In the EU, media legislation helps safeguard press freedom“The EU’s governance approach to the problem of media independence holds some promises that we should be open to explore.” By Elena Herrero-Beaumont. |
Local news rediscovers local history“New local newsrooms can be part of that revisiting. As they create their own histories in relationship to the communities they serve, they are well-suited to change the way history has been told.” By Logan Jaffe. |
AI kills the journalism degree — and elevates the apprenticeship“If AI is indeed a white-collar job eater, then an ancient blue-collar convention might be in order.” By Jennifer Coogan. |
Build your own platform“It may not catch on. But it feels good to engage in new ways to cultivate our audience instead of just standing still.” By Rick Berke. |
Readers seek depth beyond explainers and infographics“People want to feel wiser about the nuanced, generational crises that we are facing, and the solutions that might turn the various tides.” By Courtney Martin. |
The (semi-) automated explainer gets good“With the help of AI, explanatory journalists and the newsrooms they work in will compete on judgment, perspective, process, and personalization.” By Walter Frick. |
AI kills the one-size-fits-all model“Our approach to AI should shift from just considering it for content generation to innovating and creating new, engaging news experiences.” By Nikita Roy. |
The year journalism in Africa embraces its Africanness“It is frustrating that in 2023, we’re still trying to figure out what African journalism is.” By j. Siguru Wahutu. |
The news industry finally reckons with the political economy of journalism“We can fight to ensure that our media embody the principles of participatory democracy and are dedicated to serving social needs, not private profits.” By Victor Pickard. |
Journalism’s next disruptor: Love“We have the control to change what we see, and what we choose to report on. This isn’t a decision made by platforms or third parties.” By Jennifer Brandel. |
Dedicated moonlighters“What’s changed is there’s now a lot less secrecy around journalist-moonlighters. There’s no longer any illusion that, if you were actually any good, someone would have hired you. (Who is there to hire you?)” By Joanne McNeil. |
A humble Clippy for AI“What was annoying then is exactly what we need now.” By Marie Gilot. |