Breaking News - How the Subscriber Model Upends and Improves Journalism
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Overview
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Explore the transformative impact of the subscriber model on journalism in this thought-provoking panel discussion from the 2022 Aspen Ideas Festival. Delve into how direct-to-consumer media outlets are attracting top journalists and loyal subscribers, challenging traditional legacy media. Examine the shift from advertiser-dependent models to subscriber-based funding and its potential to enhance journalistic quality and sustainability. Gain insights from industry experts David Leonhardt, Charles Sykes, Baratunde Thurston, and Jessica Yellin as they discuss the evolving landscape of news media, the importance of financial stability in effective journalism, and the rise of small-business news outlets. Discover how this new wave of journalism is reshaping the industry and potentially improving the quality and integrity of news delivery in the digital age.
Syllabus
Breaking News: How the Subscriber Model Upends–and Improves–Journalism
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The Aspen Institute