Independent journalists are mission-driven, but financially strained, a new report says
“Journalism isn’t immune to the larger trend of the gig-ification of labor.”
Media Sustainability & Relevance
In the face of an evolving financial, technological and political landscape, journalism producers must grapple with both how to survive financially and how to ensure its services meet the needs of its audience — all while maintaining editorial independence. CNTI’s work explores how new business strategies, technology, government regulations and content ideas could impact journalism’s future.
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What Independence Really Means for Indie Journalists
This group is more able to innovate, represent diverse communities, and tell stories that might escape institutional newsrooms — stories we need more than ever. But independence, it turns out, is not so simple.
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Who Pays for Local News in India
And Why the Answer Should Matter to Every Journalism Market in the World
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Action, Ease & Personalization: AI Chatbot News Experiences
How habitual AI chatbot users in the US and India stay informed
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Journalism producers will (re)see their product as a business
To be successful, news information producers will need to conduct a smart market analysis to determine the demand, demographics, economics and startup costs to launch.
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Who Is a ‘Journalist?’ An Evolving Definition
“Prior to the digital era, who was a journalist was largely defined by the small mix of news outlets available,” said Amy Mitchell.
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CNTI Newsgeist 2025: Trust, Truth and Innovation in a Shifting Industry
From October 10 to 12, 180 participants gathered in Phoenix, Arizona, for the first CNTI-led Newsgeist.
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Most People in Four Countries Describe Journalists Positively
Strong majorities in Australia, Brazil, South Africa and the US use only favorable terms to describe journalists’ traits
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Building News Relevance
How can the news media remain relevant, particularly with young audiences and underserved communities?
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Building News Economic Sustainability
How can public policy addressing economic support for news enable independent, competitive journalism without creating political or legacy bias?
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Walter Cronkite signed off — and trust in the press steadily eroded
Once a voice of authority, the decline of trust in the press has mirrored the rise of a more fragmented, polarized media world.
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What journalists and the public think about journalism and technology
Researchers at the Center for News, Technology & Innovation shed light on a mismatch between how journalists and the public view journalism in the age of artificial intelligence.