Emily Metzgar, director of Kent State University’s School of Media and Journalism, outlined three initiatives and gave insight into her past research and academia experience during a public forum with
While the churn in newspaper ownership continues, one trend is clear: Time-sensitive news will eventually move from print to digital. For new owners, newspapers are serving as vehicles to the future.
The Daily Iowan purchased two community papers in February 2024 in a first-of-its-kind deal. As media layoffs mount, news-academic partnerships offer sustainability.