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The Association of Alternative Newsmedia (AAN) has recently expanded its network by welcoming six new affiliate members, marking a significant enhancement to its diverse and dynamic ensemble. Among the new inclusions are Dallas Weekly, renowned for its seven-decade-long commitment to Black cultural and social news in North Texas, and The Tucson Sentinel, celebrated for its meticulous local and regional reportage. These organizations join alongside YellowScene Magazine, The Appeal, The Frisc, and Open Vallejo, each contributing distinct perspectives and unparalleled dedication to quality journalism. Dallas Weekly brings a multimedia approach to its audience and advertisers, while The Tucson Sentinel excels in depth and dedication in reporting. The addition of YellowScene Magazine and The Appeal, from Colorado and California respectively, emphasizes AAN’s support for digital-only and specialized topic news outlets, highlighting critical issues such as criminal justice reform and social justice. The Frisc and Open Vallejo further diversify the AAN network, with the former offering insightful coverage on San Francisco’s urban dynamics and the latter showcasing impactful investigative journalism in Vallejo. This expansion reflects AAN’s commitment to fostering independent journalism and promoting diverse cultural coverage across the United States. The inclusion of these members not only strengthens the AAN’s network but also underlines the vital role of independent journalism in enhancing public discourse. Business executives are invited to share their views on how this diversification within AAN’s network could influence the landscape of media, advertising opportunities, and the broader discourse on independent journalism. #Iamdw #blackpress #alternativejournalism #localnews #independentmedia #journalismnetwork #diversevoices

"Innovation is not easy. It can be internally disruptive and expensive," said Patricia Torres-Burd, our Managing Director for Media Advisory Services, in the Di5rupt Collectif report on ‘Innovation in news media and journalism'. Written by Damian Radcliffe, the study brings together some of the most influential figures in the media industry, offering insights and advice on how media companies stay ahead of the curve in today's fast-paced digital age 🚀 💡 💻  #media #mediadev #mediabiz #news

As traditional #journalism wanes and publications shutter, the shifting tides of #media can be tricky to navigate. The Inkhouse  team sees hope on the horizon, though: new, modern media companies are reshaping the landscape of #storytelling. https://lnkd.in/g2RNkwcz

Check out this insightful op-ed article by Sherrell Dorsey exploring how Press Forward is investing over $500 million to enhance diversity in journalism. They aim to empower diverse voices, strengthen local newsrooms, close journalism gaps, and advance public policy for better access to local news. Read more: bit.ly/42E0ocy #SupportBlackOwnedMedia #PressForward #DiversityInJournalism

Coming soon: JWF Media and Journalism Webinars! We’re excited to launch our certificate program designed specifically for 40-50 journalism students and emerging professionals eager to drive social change. This platform will enhance your understanding of pluralistic media roles, tackle current challenges in the industry, share best practices, and foster partnerships to protect media integrity. Stay tuned for more details on how you can join and make an impact through powerful storytelling on vital social, economic, political, and environmental issues! More information coming soon. #MediaForChange #journalismwebinars2024

I suffered a whiplash recently in digesting updates about the news industry. On Feb. 21, at the Knight Media Forum, Press Forward announced the addition of 11 local chapters to the six original sites (including one in Wichita) announced in November. The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Knight Foundation, and several other major funders established Press Forward as a five-year initiative to invest $500 million in local journalism. Press Forward Locals, as the chapters are called, aim to “bring new donors and foundations together to expand resources for local news,” according to the Press Forward website. But the day after the Press Forward announcement, the daily e-mail from Editor & Publisher, a trade publication, included a link to the 2023 State of Local News report issued late last year by the Medill Local News Initiative Northwestern University. Knight and MacArthur also helped fund the State of Local News Project, yet the 95-page report is far less upbeat than the Press Forward announcement. While acknowledging that a “growing number of news outlets forged promising business models,” the report also noted that “the growth in alternative local news sources — digital and ethnic news outlets, as well as public broadcasting — has not kept pace with what’s being lost.” Based on current trends, the report said that by the end of this year, the U.S. will have lost a third of its newspapers since 2005. In the past couple of decades, the report said, the country has lost about two-thirds of its newspaper journalists — about 43,000. Collaboration is the best way for local news outlets to continue the watchdog journalism that holds public officials and power brokers accountable for their actions. The Center for Cooperative Media is a leader on this front. Promising models in our region include the Wichita Journalism Collaborative and the KC Media Collective. These are classic cases of the whole being greater than the sum of its parts. It would be great to see the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation | Greater Horizons follow the lead of its counterparts around the country, including the Wichita Foundation, in providing critical funding to support a thriving news ecosystem. An informed citizenry is a public good worthy of philanthropic support — something that the Health Forward Foundation and other Kansas City-area funders recognize. #journalismmatters https://lnkd.in/gb2m4mbf

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Here's video of the panel on Media Literacy and Public Trust from last week's AEJMC conference. (That's me in the center!) Long watch, but great discussion on the state of media and #journalism in the US today. Many thanks to my fellow panelists! https://lnkd.in/dvJ_dWYa

Very fun way to gamify learning about climate change and what it takes to get to net zero by 2050. Have you tried? What do you think? I came short of the goal (1,7 degrees)…it’s hard to achieve 1,5C both in the game and even harder in real life. #climatechange #netzero2050