Trusted news sources have seen a surge in demand during the COVID-19 crisis. But in many ways, they face many challenges and an uncertain future. Quality journalism costs money to produce and the financial impact of COVID-19 has led to what some have called an extinction of countless jobs in journalism, even leading to the closure of whole titles around the world.
Independent journalismthe kind that favours public interest over political or commercial agendasrelies on media viability. Without it, media pluralism and independence are at risk and trusted news becomes extinct. Discover why media viability matters to all of us. Learn more about how to ensure that information remains a public good.