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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.

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.

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.