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On this day in 1981, the media landscape lost a familiar name. After a remarkable 128-year run, The Washington Star ceased publication and filed for bankruptcy on August 7, 1981. Founded in 1852, The Star rose to prominence as the city's "newspaper of record," boasting notable columnists like Mary McGrory and cartoonist Clifford K. Berryman. For generations, it provided Washingtonians with local news, in-depth reporting, and insightful commentary. However, the newspaper industry faced significant challenges in the late 20th century. Economic downturns and the rise of television news chipped away at The Star's readership. Financial difficulties ultimately led to its closure in 1981. While the Star's legacy lives on, its disappearance serves as a poignant reminder of the changing dynamics of the news industry. While print journalism continues to play a vital role, the way we consume news has undoubtedly changed. As financial information disseminators, we understand the importance of adapting to changing times. While the format may evolve, the core principles of delivering accurate, timely, and relevant information remain paramount. …And now of course even The Washington Post the last bastion of DC print media is also facing a battle for relevance and survival in a digital media age. #MediaHistory #NewsEvolution #NewsIndustry #DigitalMedia #OnThisDay 

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French billionaire Vincent Bolloré has come under scrutiny for his conservative views, and his promotion of conservative views across his media empire. Acknowledgment of the impact of all forms of media has increased over recent years, with studies on the negative impact of social media on productivity and parents’ keenness to limit children’s engagement with screens, however the dangers of news providers seems to have escaped the majority of scrutiny. While most people, of course, have their preferences of news sources, watching and listening to the news is a mundane part of life for many people. This in itself is at the core of the concerns regarding Bolloré’s management of his media empire - if we consume media passively, as we have become trained to do in modern society, we forget to question the motives of it altogether. How many of us take the time and effort to actively seek for alternative opinions to the news stories we consume, so as to consider alternative perspectives? Juliette Ovigneur examines this story in further detail in today’s newsletter:

An excellent writeup of the state of public radio and the challenges it faces from Gabe Bullard of Nieman Reports. There is, however, an underlying assumption throughout the piece: That the only -- or at least primary -- function of public media is to create content. Once upon a time, there was a shortage of particular types of content, which is why public media had such an important role to play in America. But that's not the case anymore: "Daphne Kwon, NPR’s chief financial officer, said in a statement. 'There are simply more choices than ever for consumers both on platform and content which makes everything tougher for traditional media providers.'" Food for thought: What if public media has a larger role to play? What if Americans need something from public media that goes beyond content? Here's my contention: Americans need community. And public radio is exceptionally well-positioned to build it. But to do that, public radio will need to start thinking beyond content. #publicradio #publicmedia #communitybuilding

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