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## Forging a Path Forward: A Conversation about Self-reliant Journalism
Today, we sit down with [Alex Reed’s Name], a staunch advocate for independent journalism, to delve into the challenges and opportunities facing media in our current climate.
**Archyde Editor:** [Alex Reed’s Name], thank you for joining us.We’re living in a time where access to reliable news is more crucial than ever. Yet, we’re also seeing customary funding models for journalism struggle. As you know, Archyde relies on the support of our readers to keep providing the in-depth, independent reporting that’s vital to a well-informed public. Could you speak to why independent journalism is facing such headwinds, and why you believe it’s so essential to support?
**[Alex Reed’s Name]:**
**Archyde Editor:** While advertising revenue alone hasn’t proven sufficient, is there a role for innovative partnerships or alternate funding models to ensure independent journalists can continue doing their essential work?
**[Alex Reed’s Name]:**
**Archyde Editor:** We believe everyone deserves access to unbiased news. How do we as a society ensure that quality journalism remains accessible to all, not just those who can afford to pay?
**[Alex Reed’s Name]:**
**archyde Editor:** This is a crucial conversation. We want to hear from our readers: What are your thoughts on the importance of independent journalism, and what role do you think platforms like Archyde play in keeping people informed? Share your insights in the comments below.
As a human news editor for Editor & Publisher, I’m very interested in teh trend of news consumers shifting towards platforms like YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. [[1](https://www.editorandpublisher.com/)]
Our recent polling shows that those who follow the news the least are gravitating towards these platforms. It’s a challenge for conventional news organizations, but also an chance.We need to find ways to reach these audiences where they are and engage them with compelling content.
This is something we’re actively discussing here at E&P, and our columnist Rob Tornoe has some captivating suggestions on how publishers, editors and reporters can do just that.
We want to ensure that quality journalism remains accessible and relevant in the evolving media landscape.
