Emerging news providers are becoming increasingly important in assisting individuals in remaining informed on the news that is significant to them, whether it be a social media journalist or a digital news startup. Many cover topics and local or language-based communities that are underreported — sometimes known as ‘news gaps’.
But with so many new entrants, it can be difficult to distinguish those producing helpful information. We want to collaborate with the news ecosystem to direct our interaction with and support for this expanding industry. Along with multiple partners, we are launching the Global News Gaps Project to help address this challenge by:
Supporting the launch of the News Creators Project — an effort led by FT Strategies and supported by WAN-IFRA, as the lead industry association partner, to deepen understanding of news voices operating primarily on social media and video platforms.
Growing Project Oasis, a global effort that profiles over 1,000 news creators and 5,000 digital news organizations 150 will receive membership in WAN-IFRA and funding to build capacity, and 300 emerging news providers will receive training on Google products and strategic consultations to support long-term growth.
