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“Journalism continues to go south, thanks to big media and its strangulation of news, and there's not much left in the way of community or local media. Add to that an internet that has not even started thinking seriously about how it supports journalism. You have these big companies like Google and…” quote by Michael Copps
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“Journalism continues to go south, thanks to big media and its strangulation of news, and there's not much left in the way of community or local media. Add to that an internet that has not even started thinking seriously about how it supports journalism. You have these big companies like Google and Facebook who run the news and sell all the ads next to it, but what do they put back into journalism? It isn't much.”

Michael Copps

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This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Media consolidation erodes local journalism, reducing community voices and accountability.

In simple terms: Big tech dominates news, leaving little support for local reporting.

Key Takeaway

Support independent media and demand fair ad revenue sharing.

Themes

media consolidation community accountability

Mood

concerned critical

Type

political analytical

When to use this quote

  • local news
  • advertising models
  • regulation
  • public funding

Key Concepts

journalism sustainability digital platforms

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can communities fund local journalism?
  • What policies could ensure fair tech contributions?
A Different Perspective

Corporate profit motives may outweigh public interest.

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