This Is Local News Now
This report examines outdated assumptions about local news—who produces it and what it looks like—that prevent funders from making effective investments in communities. By surfacing the concept of information stewardship and defining the distinct roles stewards can take, this report offers a new taxonomy for local news providers. This expanded framework helps funders recognize and support the full range of organizations creating impactful local news.
Use This Guide To:
- Stay informed about new kinds of information stewards and the unique roles they play in local news
- Examine a mapping of information stewards relation to funders and support organizations
- Get recommendations on starting points for collaborations, where to find new stewards and how to talk about effective public policy
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- A Guide to Assessing Your Local News Ecosystem
- The Creator Journalism Trust and Credibility Toolkit
- Reimagining Public Media: Strategic Leadership and Innovation in Local News
Source: Press Forward