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Why news is worth protecting and how to save it for our collective futures

Contrary to the saying, no news is actually not good news, says What the Future Editor Matt Carmichael. Here’s what publishers, brands and citizens can take away from this issue.
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Shifts: Algorithms, globalization and infotainment

Tomorrow’s information landscape won’t look like yesterday’s news. Here are three of the forces driving that shift.
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How news can thrive by borrowing from tech and CPG playbooks

As audiences and their attitudes shift, businesses of all sorts need to take inspiration from other industries — and the press is no exception, says The New York Times’ David Rubin.
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How market research on news topics tells us what people really care about

Ipsos consumer polling reveals gaps in the news topics that people are aware of and care most about. Understanding those gaps could inform newsrooms on what stories will best engage their audiences.
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How to monetize content in a privacy-focused future

Platforms and advertisers alike face a shake-up in audience measurement — but they stand to gain ground if they adapt and evolve, says the Advertising Research Foundation/CIMM's Tameka Kee. Here are the steps that brands can take to prepare for that future.
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Why better campaigns focus on audiences’ memories rather than views

Third-party cookies remain in wide use — but new alternatives can inspire greater consumer understanding and better advertising, says Ipsos’ Nicholas Watson.
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What people want from local news and how to fund it

Regional reporting matters more than ever — but for it to have a future, Americans will need to think local and act local, says Rick Edmonds of the Poynter Institute. Here’s what that new news landscape could look like and why it matters for brands.
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How polling can build trust across a fragmented media landscape

In an era shaped by misinformation and disinformation, polling is more important than ever to navigate the murk and foster trust, says Ipsos Public Affairs’ Johnny Sawyer.
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Why news literacy matters more than ever for future generations

An informed public is essential for a functioning democracy. The News Literacy Project’s Peter Adams explains why educators and policymakers have a stake in getting the next generation of Americans engaged and informed.