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Social Media Overtakes Print Newspapers as News Source

PRSay

For the first time, social media has surpassed print newspapers as a news source for Americans, Pew Research Center finds. adults said they often get news from social media, compared to 16 percent from print newspapers. News websites are the next most common source, followed by radio, social media and print newspapers.

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Nonprofit Local News Gains Steam

PRSay

Already decimated by staff reductions, many print and broadcast newsrooms have been acquired by large corporations that are often more interested in online clicks and monetizing news than in factual reporting, Todd said. Most affected were local news outlets that are independently operated or owned by small media chains.

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Future of local news report is a grim read

Stephen Waddington

Social media has replaced local news in communities across the UK. It is weakening community engagement and participation in local democracy. The collapse of local news is a crisis that has played out in plain sight over the past two decades. Local news has faced an assault on two fronts. Rumours are commonplace.

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Future of local news report is a grim read

Wadds Inc.

Social media has replaced local news in communities across the UK. It is weakening community engagement and participation in local democracy. The collapse of local news is a crisis that has played out in plain sight over the past two decades. Local news has faced an assault on two fronts. Rumours are commonplace.

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How to get your news in the local press

Action PR

Imagine you’ve got some great news to share with your local area. Whatever the story, never underestimate the power of local news, as it can be a highly successful way to get your brand out there to the people closest to you. Offering yourself as a local expert can be a great way to build up your profile too. Do your research.

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Tis the Season for Client Gifts

Solo PR Pro

Offering an experience — like tickets to a sought-after event, a reservation at a renowned restaurant, or a voucher for a unique local experience — can create memorable moments for your client. Custom Artwork or Decor Commissioning a piece of artwork or decor from a local artist can be a distinctive and personal gift.

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PR Has Evolved Since First ‘Public Relations Handbook’ in 1967, but Some Values Are Timeless

PRSay

About 2,200 local print newspapers have closed since 2005, cutting the number of newspaper journalists by more than half between 2008 and 2020. Dilenschneider founded The Dilenschneider Group in 1991. Daily newspaper circulation in the United States has fallen from its height of 61.8 million in 1974 to 24.3

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