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Let the Sun Shine: Restricting the Press Restricts Markets

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When a newspaper closes, the local government’s borrowing costs rise because diminished scrutiny makes investors less comfortable,” according to a 2019 Journal of Financial Economics report.

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What PR Pros Should Know about the Next Generation of Journalists

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As the journalism profession faces threats from artificial intelligence, misinformation and the collapse of business models that support journalism, the next generation of journalists nonetheless feels optimistic and wants to bring truth, justice and integrity to their work, a new survey suggests.

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S&T Live Recap: Local News Deserts Leave Residents Uninformed, Encourage Misinformation

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This year alone, 127 newspapers closed in the United States, an average of nearly two per week, according to Northwestern University’s Medill State of Local News Report 2024. Despite the demand for local news, news deserts “are counties with no newspaper, no digital-only news site, no ethic media, and no public radio,” Franklin said. “The

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Nonprofit Local News Gains Steam

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24, Chuck Todd of NBC’s “Meet the Press” shared his insights on the state of journalism and its future. To help bridge the gap between national cable news and diminished, for-profit local news, a nationwide shift toward nonprofit local journalism is now underway. Opportunities for independent journalism.

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Pitching the Local Media – Tips from the Pros

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I interviewed journalists from The Washington Post, The Washington Business Journal , and Inside Nova (a Northern Virginia local publication) about what types of local real estate pitches they like to receive. They found all these newspapers, cards, and historic documents in the wall of the home. Here are your tips from the pros!

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PRSA Introduces Innovative Program to Guide Journalists Transitioning Into PR and Communications

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So far in 2024, the Los Angeles Times , The Wall Street Journal , Time magazine, Sports Illustrated and National Geographi c, among other outlets, have all conducted layoffs, while journalists at several Condé Nast publications staged walkouts over proposed job cuts. How was your transition into public relations?

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How Communicators Can Help Their Clients Navigate Misinformation and Biased News

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The traditional notion of “bad press” is negative coverage in a reputable journalism outlet that exposes legitimate complaints about a company — for example, coverage of a shareholder lawsuit, or a scandal about workplace conditions in a local or national newspaper. Understanding earned but unwanted media.