2019 State of the Media Report released

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The past 12 months have been challenging for the media industry. Journalists are contending with fewer resources and a host of challenges, including receiving more PR pitches than ever — 16% of journalists said they want PR professionals to stop spamming them.

The report reveals important insights, sourced from nearly 2,000 journalists in 10 countries, including:

• (Dis)trust in the media - Journalists believe the public’s lack of trust in the media might be on the decline
• The role of data in deciding which stories to cover - Journalists are making more data-driven decisions around the content they publish
• The rise of social media - Social media is becoming a more challenging and complex partner for publishers

Click here to view the full report.