"Just Go Independent" Is Not a Strategy
375 journalists lost their jobs at The Washington Post. The answer isn't solo vs. institutional but what we build between the two.
While one cannot deny the influence of social media influencers, it is very important to remember that traditional journalism still plays a huge role in our society.
Journalists can learn from influencers by being authentic, engaging audiences, and transparent while keeping ethics intact to build trust and connect better. The future of journalism is community driven and interactive.
Influencer journalists now have a greater influence than ever before.