Pressing Forward: Transforming Local Journalism with $500M

Exciting News in Local Journalism! 📰✨

Last year, the Press Forward Fund was introduced, and today, we’re thrilled to share insights from journalists and publishers shaping the future of local news. 🌐💡

Their perspectives? Gold. 🏆 Here’s a quick rundown:

🔧 Invest in cutting-edge tech and infrastructure for digital-savvy newsrooms. 💰 Multi-year grants for stability, growth, and economic pathways. 👥 Support staff, fair compensation, and capacity-building for talent retention. 🤝 Strengthen ties between local news and communities through events and collaboration. 💡 Dedicate funds to proven organizations offering expert support and collaboration.

We caught up with industry leaders like Garry Pierre-Pierre, Amethyst Davis, Mark Trahant, Myers Reece, and Alexa Strabuk for exclusive insights on sustainability, challenges, and the role of philanthropy in local news. 🎙️🤝

Their advice? Acknowledge and serve equitably, collaborate, invest in internships, generate revenue, and employ culturally competent storytellers.

Now, we want YOU to join the conversation! 🗣️💬 If you led the $500 million Press Forward Fund:

🌟 How would you invest it? 🌍 What impact would you aim for? 🚀 What are your hopes for the future of journalism?

Our digital community spoke up, emphasizing direct grantmaking for BIPOC-led news organizations. And the stats agree: ethnic news outlets are vital as demographics shift.

Let’s create a lasting impact! Our mission aligns with yours – supporting creative, nontraditional newsrooms, amplifying their work, and ensuring a brighter future for hyperlocal news. 🌈💪 #PressForward #LocalJournalism #InnovationInMedia

View the survey results.

Browse the initial results and findings, including direct quotes from respondents, or share your ideas to support local news and the future of journalism.