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The Spread of News Standards: Examining an Emerging Means for Control and Legitimacy in Local Journalism
Journalism Funders Forum
In a research article published in Journalism, Wilson Lowrey and Anna Grace Usery examine the adoption and adaptation of…
The €3.2 Billion Proposal: How the EU Plans to Support Journalism
Journalism Funders Forum
The European Commission’s new €2 trillion budget proposal could reshape EU support for journalism. Hopes are high for a…
Toward Media Environment Capture: The Influence of Big Tech on News Media
Journalism Funders Forum
In an article published in the International Journal of Communication, Sebastian Sevignani, Hendrik Theine, and Mandy Tröger offer a…
The Opportunities and Pitfalls of Using TikTok for News
Journalism Funders Forum
TikTok has been rapidly emerging as a major news source, particularly for younger audiences. Its preference for relatable, personality-driven…
Journalists as Individual Users of Artificial Intelligence
Journalism Funders Forum
The rise of generative AI, particularly since the launch of ChatGPT in late 2022, has revolutionised journalism by making…
Five Developments That Will Influence Media Freedom the Most in 2025
Journalism Funders Forum
Media freedom in 2025 will be influenced by a combination of political, economic, technological, and regulatory factors. Key developments…
Taktak Project: Promoting Flexible, Transparent Donations to Journalists
Journalism Funders Forum
In March 2024, a consortium of seven media organisations and a media-focused technology provider launched the Taktak project, with…
Venture Philanthropy, Local News, and the Murky Promise of Innovation
Journalism Funders Forum
In the summer of 2023, amidst ongoing debates on artificial intelligence’s cultural and economic impact, the American Journalism Project…
Snapping the News: How a Public Service Media Newsroom Uses Snapchat to Reach Young People
Journalism Funders Forum
Reaching young people has become a strategic priority for Public Service Media (PSM) in many Western countries, as these…
Empowering Newsrooms: How Donors Can Support Responsible AI Use in Journalism
Journalism Funders Forum
The role of AI in journalism offers both benefits and risks. Whilst it enhances efficiency for tasks such as…