News Analysis Big-name politicians—such as former President Donald Trump, President Joe Biden, and their rivals—are jockeying for positions amid a media landscape that looks a lot like the Wild West lately. High-profile shakeups have recently hit two major networks, Fox News and CNN, leaving candidates and viewers guessing the political direction each might take next….
ANALYSIS: Trump, Other Politicos Fight for Attention in Changing Media Landscape
June 28, 2023
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Youth Depend More on Online Influencers for News Over Media Outlets: Report
June 14, 2023
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Social media influencers and celebrities are now the dominant source of news among users of apps like Snapchat and TikTok that are popular among young Americans, overtaking mainstream news sources in the process, per a new report by the UK-based Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism. “While mainstream journalists often lead conversations around news…
More Australians Pay for News but Women Losing Interest
So there’s some good news, and there’s some bad news. The good news is more Australians than ever before are paying for digital media subscriptions. But the bad news is women’s interest has fallen to the point where Australia has the widest gender gap in the world. The ninth annual Digital News Report for Australia…
The Powerful Leftwing Journalists’ Union and the Conflicts of Interest News Junkies Don’t Hear About
The text bulletin the Communication Workers of America sent its members on Aug. 3 urged them to take action on a hot-button issue—a mammoth Democrat-sponsored tax-and-spend package: “The Inflation Reduction Act tackles rising prices & creates good jobs. Tell your Senators: Vote YES!” Among the union members urged to support the legislation, passed by a party-line vote,…
Americans’ Trust in Media Falls to Record Low: Gallup Survey
July 20, 2022
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The confidence of U.S. citizens in American newspaper and television news has fallen to all-time lows, according to a survey conducted by Gallup, between June 1 and 20. Only 16 percent of respondents have “quite a lot” or “a great deal” of confidence in newspapers, according to the poll. When it comes to television news,…
The Power to Ignore
Commentary Once in TV journalism there were people called assignment editors and news directors. Among their responsibilities was to instruct reporters and camera crews which stories they were to cover that day. Their choices were based on several factors that included what they regarded as news, viewer interest (i.e., ratings), and much more subtly, their…
The Ramifications of China’s Updated ‘Negative List’
October 10, 2021
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Commentary Beijing is tightening the screws over more industries, including news media and cryptocurrency mining, in a bid for further control of China’s economy. The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) updated its “Negative List,” outlining Chinese industries and activities in which investment is barred, which could have broader ramifications for global investors. The announcement was released…
Brian Gibson: Pastor Who Resisted Church Shutdowns Now Faces Death Threats
Cancel culture often results in personal attacks against people and their families. The legacy news media has been pushing these attacks with stories that often misrepresent information in order to frame people negatively. After resisting church lockdowns, Pastor Brian Gibson of Peaceably Gather has been targeted by both news outlets and by angry mobs—including with…
Twitter Is the New Newspaper; We’re Worse Off for It
Commentary While some are hanging onto their ink and paper, print newspapers are a fading tradition. As the next generation comes of age, the trend only promises to escalate. A recent survey of Generation Z—often dubbed “digital natives”—found that only 21 percent report getting their news from newspapers at least once a week. In fact,…
Australian Prime Minister Rallies Global Allies Against Big Tech
February 2, 2021
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Prime Minister Scott Morrison is hoping world leaders can cooperate on reining in the influence of Big Tech firms such as Google and Facebook. The call comes after the Australian government’s endeavours to introduce the News Media Bargaining Code evolves into a public spectacle between the government and Big Tech, garnering global attention. At a…
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