Social Enterprise Annual Conference

The US media industry as we know it is in crisis. With both subscriptions and advertising revenue plummeting, traditional news outlets are slashing budgets and terminating reporting staff. A free and fair media is the backbone of democracy and has long been critical both in knowledge sharing and advocacy—indirectly or directly mobilizing for social change. The crisis, alternately, can be seen as a momentous opportunity. This panel will explore how the media is redefining itself and its business models, particularly with respect to innovative reporting in the service of democracy.