Reports & Papers
Documentary at Risk: Strategies for Ethics, Sustainability, and Innovation in a Time of Disruption
Focus Areas
Media Business Models
Exploring how evolving models for creating and sustaining journalism and public interest media are shaping the future of public information.
The Shorenstein Center’s research on business models for public interest media examines the rapidly evolving landscape in which journalism, local news, and independent digital creators operate. We study how shifting economic forces, technological advancements, and audience behaviors are transforming the way public interest media is funded, organized, and delivered across all formats—from traditional print and broadcast to podcasts, video, and digital platforms. Our research highlights the distinct challenges faced by both legacy institutions and independent creators. By analyzing emerging trends and fostering dialogue among a diverse landscape of media practitioners and scholars, we aim to illuminate the forces reshaping public interest media and inform the development of resilient, inclusive, and impactful models for the future.
Publications & Resources
Reports & Papers
Can They Do Good and Still Do Well? Local TV Stations and Communities’ Information Needs
Commentary
The evolving dynamic between reporters and civil servants in a fast-changing environment
News
Center News
News Business Model Pioneer Ben Monnie Joins Shorenstein Center as Visiting Fellow
Reading Dies in Complexity – new study co-authored by Professor Todd Rogers
Center News
Antonia Hylton, Mike Hixenbaugh, and Robert Downen win Nyhan Prizes for Political Journalism
Building Knowledge
The Shorenstein Center researches media, audience, and influence through a range of lenses and disciplines.