What Works in Community News: Media Startups, News Deserts, and the Future of the Fourth Estate
In What Works in Community News, Dan Kennedy and Ellen Clegg examine media startups combating news deserts and their implications for the future of journalism. The book explores innovative approaches to sustaining local news, emphasizing the vital importance of the Fourth Estate in informing communities and upholding democracy amid changing media landscapes.
About This Book
What Works in Community News delves into the evolving landscape of local journalism, focusing on media startups that are addressing the growing problem of news deserts across the United States.
Authors Dan Kennedy and Ellen Clegg investigate how these startups are innovating to provide essential community coverage in areas underserved by traditional media outlets.
The book highlights the critical role of the Fourth Estate in democracy and explores potential paths forward for sustainable local news in the digital age.
Through analysis of real-world examples, it offers insights into the strategies that are proving effective in revitalizing community journalism.
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