"The traditional business model of the news media has been deeply eroded by a shift in advertising revenues to online platforms. Media outlets must intensify efforts towards more inclusive journalism, alternative business models and diversified revenue streams. Urgent action from other actors is also required in order to save – and ideally expand – the range of news providers serving the public. Injections of essential revenue for trustworthy journalism can come from donors, public subsidies, and financial support from tech companies. But such investment should come without strings attached. Multi-stakeholder task-forces or commissions of inquiry can tailor solutions – and help to prevent new funding from compromising editorial independence." (Key trends, page 1)
1 Introduction: The importance of news media viability, 1
2 Socio-political context: Attacks on journalism and eroding trust and safety, 2
3 Looking to the internet companies, 7
4 Public subsidy: Opportunities and risks, 9
5 Conclusion: Each country will need to find its own solution, 13