"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.
Newsrooms must set realistic expectations. Influencer partnerships are not a magic bullet for driving traffic or instant revenue.
As influencers shape how young audiences get news, this piece explores what journalism can learn and where it must draw the line.
Journalist-influencer partnerships offer new ways to reach audiences but raise ethical issues around credibility, objectivity, and transparency that must be managed to preserve trust.
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.