In a new report, “The Case for Philanthropic Support for Local Journalism in a Time of Market Upheaval”, Tony Proscio, of the Sanford School of Public Policy at Duke University, explores the current landscape of local journalism, with a particular focus on the role that philanthropy could play in revitalising the field.
THE GLOBAL COUNCIL TO BUILD TRUST IN MEDIA LAUNCHED IN PERUGIA
The Global Council to Build Trust in Media and Fight Misinformation was announced on 12 April 2018 at the International Journalism Festival in Perugia, Italy. The Council will come together around the core issues of information sharing, innovation, collaboration and co-ordination of initiatives.
KNIGHT PROTOTYPE FUND WINNERS OUTLINE TOOLS TO FIGHT DISINFORMATION
Four winners of the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation’s Prototype Fund Challenge presented tools and strategies to fight disinformation and increase trust in the media during a panel at the International Symposium on Online Journalism in Austin, Texas.