SALESI REPORT

The news landscape has been trending away from the standard print. In the words of Brainbridge et al. (2015), newspaper agencies have found new avenues to create a digital following with ideas such as “weekly politics podcasts”. However, a new problem has arisen as a result. Pew Research Center (2024) found that an increasing number of Americans began tuning in to “news influencers” who share the news from social media platforms such as YouTube or TikTok. 77% of news influenc

There is a lack of diversity in the journalism industry. According to Tara Ross, reporters must overcome their inherent biases and start being receptive to “difference and the worldview of other cultures” (Hannis & Nz Journalists Training Organisation, 2014, p.64). The lack of diversity in the news industry often showcases how certain communities seem more prioritised than others. I agree with this sentiment. As a Tongan male, it is hard to find news stories that are relevant