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The article discusses The Pivot Fund's research project focused on the news landscape in the Midwest, particularly in the Great Lake states. The project aims to understand the news and information sources that have earned the trust of communities of color. The Pivot Fund, launched in 2022, focuses on supporting diverse local newsrooms nationwide. The project is funded by foundations such as MacArthur, Joyce, and McKnight, and the insights from the survey will shape funding decisions in the region. The Pivot Fund conducts in-depth research, including interviews with community members, to understand their information needs and sources. The research in Georgia revealed a mistrust of legacy news outlets among rural and minority communities, with hyperlocal news sources gaining trust by addressing local information gaps. The Pivot Fund invested in hyper-local news outlets serving Black, Latino, and Asian audiences based on the findings of their survey in Georgia. The article emphasizes the importance of understanding historical biases in news coverage and the need to support under-the-radar and unconventional community news and information efforts. [Extracted from the article]

The article presents the discussion on Pulitzer-Prize Investigative Reporting winner, where editor being one of the founders of Investigative Reporters & Editors. Topics include dominating the traditional media industry channels and gatherings, doing more than unwind generations of racism and exploitative coverage; and company and community culture, business perseverance, grace in the face of adversity and community-centered journalism.

Focuses on the status of the local mass media market in Knoxville, Tennessee. Impact of competition in news broadcasting and television programming among the region's television stations; Average circulation of the local newspaper "News Sentinel" in the period ended March 31, 2005 compared with its main competitor "The Daily Times"; Main cable service providers in the area; Changes in local radio programming.

Focuses on the status of the mass media market in Fort Lauderdale, Florida as of July 2004. Reason behind the increase in the local media market; Percentage of television viewers in the area; Comparison of the number of daily circulation of newspapers in 2003 and that in 2004; Ranking of radio stations in the area.

The article discusses how changes in local media ownership have largely led to a decline in radio news. There are about a dozen radio stations that serve Stevens Point today, but none offers local radio news. Local news on commercial radio, has been on a steady path of decline caused by the trends and events that started some 20 years ago and peaked with the Telecommunications Act of 1996. Commercial radio is no longer a reliable source of local information, even during times of breaking news and major emergency, according to David Rubin, dean of Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University in New York. Rubin knew what a radio station dedicated to local news would do: The news crew would report to work en masse regardless of prearranged shifts and schedules; the station's disaster coverage plan would be implemented and reporters would be dispatched to gather information at key sites; local officials would be in the studio taking questions from anxious callers; commercials would be suspended. The decline of local radio news most greatly affects its historic stronghold: small-town and rural U.S., where television coverage was not universal and people depended on the ubiquitous radio for everything from tornado warnings to agricultural alerts. Commercial stations committed to cost reductions turned to another source of programming in the 1980s and 1990s that was cheaper than local news: the so-called news/talk format. At one end of the spectrum, news/talk shows include programs such as National Public Radio's Talk of the Nation, which provides serious programming. Local commercial radio news is following a pattern first seen in the local newspaper industry as circulations started declining 30 years ago, largely because of the industry's failure to attract younger readers for whom local news is not a top priority.

Provides information on the mass media in New Orleans, Louisiana. Effect of weather patterns on the local media in New Orleans; Annual advertising revenue of the WEZB-FM radio station of Entercom; Ratings of the WWL-TV television station.

Reports on the developments in the local media of San Francisco, California. Purchase of the newspaper `San Francisco Chronicle' by Hearst Corp; Sale of the newspaper `San Francisco Examiner' magazine to the Fang family; Updates on the radio market.

This article profiles the media market in Salt Lake City, Utah. In early January 2006, a local theater refused to show the acclaimed film Brokeback Mountain, which is often referred to as the gay cowboy love story. The city is home to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (LDS) and it is considered an influential institution where a cultural and social divide between Mormons and non-Mormons remains. When it comes to local media, the LDS church's influence is profound. It owns one of the city's two daily newspapers, the Deseret Morning News, which is published under the umbrella of the Deseret News Publishing Co. through its broadcasting and satellite arm, Bonneville International Corp., the church is also the area's largest radio broadcaster, with the No. 1 radio station, and it owns one of the market's top-rated television stations, NBC affiliate KSL-TV. The Salt Lake City market ranked 36th in the country.

Presents news briefs on the mass media industry in the U.S. as of July 2004. Opinion of Senator John Edwards of North Carolina on media-ownership consolidation; Average household rating of Nascar racing season aired on Fox; Launch of a local people meter service by Nielsen Media Research in Los Angeles, California.

Presents updates on the local media in the United States. Impact of the Internet on personal advertisements in newspapers; Proposals for Bobby Knight to host his own show on Radio One; Dismissal of employees at `The Los Angeles Times'; Cancellation of `Rambling With Gambling' television program. INSET: CBS Sets Synergy for Its Duopolies.

The article focuses on LIONshare, an online database created by Lion Digital Media to help national and regional advertisers connect with local media companies. Topics include the media outlets comprising LIONshare, original purpose of LIONshare, and updating and adding features to LIONshare. The advantages of local media outlets' use of LIONshare are also discussed.

Presents updates on mass media in the United States as of April 10, 2000. Public service contributions of local radio and television stations; Resignation of Jim Gaines as editor in chief of `Travel & leisure Golf,' effective July 1, 2000; Appointment of Katherine Rizzuto as publisher of Hearst Magazines' `Marie Claire'; Expansion of `Velocity' circulation.

The author comments on the prospects for U.S. and international media companies in India. An overview of the evolution of the telecommunications industry in India is presented. Information is presented on the market conditions that are positive for expansion of media companies to India. The author relates the demand for news and children's programming in India. He stresses the importance for U.S. and international media companies to partner with experienced local media company when entering the Indian market.

Presents an update on the mass media industry in the U.S. as of May 2005. Increase in inventory of cable networks; Factors that contribute to the strength of the local mass media over the national media; Reasons behind the growth of the magazine market.

Comments on the negative view of people on media and media relations. Argument on the uncontrollability of mainstream media; Role of the media in forming public opinion; Ways to get in touch with the media in a community; Significance of developing a relationship with the local media.