Research: More stations produced more local news than ever during 2020

By: Robert Washburn | May 18, 2021

This is the first installment of this year’s RTDNA/Newhouse School at Syracuse University Survey. Dig deeper into the data here and stay tuned for more about newsroom innovation, staffing and diversity. TV Despite facing revenue shortfalls, budget cuts and unprecedented operational challenges, local TV stations aired more news in […]

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