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What journalists do has immense value. Original writing and reporting is the basis for AI models. For the news business to save itself, we must start with building and owning our own relationships with the communities we serve -- and showing the value of authentic information in the age of AI-generated dross.

📰 Why Reliable News Isn't Free – And Why It Shouldn't Be In today's world, we're flooded with information, but how much of it is truly reliable? The truth is, we're not getting the quality news we deserve because we're not willing to pay for it. The demand for "cheap" news has driven many media outlets to rely heavily on advertising as their main revenue stream. This has led to a system where sensationalism often trumps accuracy, and agendas take precedence over truth. It's time to change the narrative. Let's support good journalism and pay directly to the journalists and news agencies who are committed to delivering factual, unbiased news. Quality journalism requires resources, time, and effort – and these deserve fair compensation. Remember, "free" often comes with hidden costs. In the end, investing in real news is an investment in a well-informed society. 🌍 What do you think? Let's discuss. #SupportJournalism #QualityNews #RealNewsMatters #NoMoreHype

My experience in news 📻 showed me how important reliable sources of information about local government, politics and business are. When we lament the state of our politics 😡 the loss of local news sources is a contributing factor. How/where do you get local news coverage? 📰 📺

It's high time we confront the misinformation crisis head-on. We've all witnessed the rise of fake news, and it's clear that a trusted news source is more valuable than ever. We're impressed by how BBC News has risen to the occasion, maintaining its integrity amidst the noise. They've built an impressive network of correspondents, delivering diverse, multimedia content that caters to all. The results speak volumes: - A robust network of global correspondents - Innovative multimedia content - Recognition for accurate and timely news It's not just about delivering news; it's about fortifying the very trust that binds us to the truth. BBC News exemplifies this, challenging the status quo and proving that reliability can triumph in an age of doubt. Find the full details from the article in the comments below. #BBCNews #Journalism #MediaIntegrity #Misinformation

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When Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism surveyed people to see which factors influenced their trust in news, the No. 1 named factor was that a news organization was "transparent about how the news is made". Lucky for you, we're all about transparency at Trusting News, and we have *A LOT* of ideas for how newsrooms can easily implement transparency into their daily content. In our Trust Tips newsletter this week, we distill this new research into three actionable steps your newsroom can take. https://lnkd.in/gA39QrRH

Given the extensive coverage by the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism on the importance of user needs, here is a mini-guide for those who wish to understand what they are! In the Digital News Report 2024, released this week, the User Needs Model 2.0, which we developed in collaboration with Dmitry Shishkin, is used to ask news consumers about their expectations from the media. The conclusion in the report, based on the collected data, aligns with our findings: "𝗪𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽𝘀 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝘂𝗽 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗴𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗱𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀, 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗳𝘆 𝗮 𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗲𝘄 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 ‘𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀’."

If you care about the news -- real news, and you care about the future of this country, I can think of three steps you can take.

Fake news, misinformation, and disinformation are increasingly important topics in today's media and digital landscapes. In my newest blog post, learn how to differentiate between these terms, and how journalists and tech companies combat this issue. https://lnkd.in/dpf5nFAc

"Now is the time for us to come together and collectively figure out how we, journalists, want to use technology as a tool to meet human needs and not as a master we serve." Great read to start your week, by Natalia Antelava