Research: The Digital Transition of Local News

Local news organisations are investing in a digital future, restructuring newsrooms and diversifying business models, a new Reuters Institute report finds. Local journalism remains valued and trusted by audiences and many local and regional media organisations are optimistic about the future of local news, the study of news organisations in France, Germany, Finland and the UK found. Yet the transition from print to digital has also presented challenges. Some outlets have been forced to close bureaus or consolidate as they seek new sources of revenue and target new audiences. Most are also competing with platform companies such as Facebook an…