A new report identifies dozens of local news sources, from journalism outlets to church newsletters, to understand what really powers an information ecosystem.
âAt least some of these big companies look for communities that are news deserts to build projects,â a local journalist said, âbecause itâs easier for them when thereâs less public scrutiny.â
Reporters and content creators team up in the name of accountability. Plus: A wild tale of misrepresentation out west; following the money in Pennsylvania.
Googleâs attempts to repackage news are encroaching on publishers. As a cofounder of WTF Is SEO?, an industry newsletter, has observed: âA growing sentiment is that Google is not a partner but a competitor.âÂ