MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Oct. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Google News Initiative (GNI) announced today a $25 million investment in 120 news organizations around the world to help them transform their operations and adapt to the rapidly changing digital media landscape.
The investment is part of the GNI’s broader mission to support a sustainable and vibrant news ecosystem. The funding will help newsrooms invest in a range of priorities, including digital transformation, audience engagement, and training for journalists.
“We’re committed to supporting high-quality journalism around the world,” said Matt Cooke, Google’s vice president of global news partnerships. “This investment will help newsrooms adapt to the digital age and continue to produce the essential information that our communities need.”
The GNI has been supporting news organizations around the world since 2018. To date, the GNI has invested over $300 million in a variety of initiatives, including training programs for journalists, funding for innovation projects, and support for local news organizations.
The latest investment will be distributed through a competitive application process. News organizations that are interested in applying can find more information at the GNI website: https://newsinitiative.withgoogle.com/journalism-emergencies
The GNI’s investment is a significant step towards supporting the future of journalism. By providing funding and resources to news organizations, the GNI is helping to ensure that they can continue to provide essential information to their communities.
Here are some specific examples of how the GNI investment will be used by news organizations:
* The Pulitzer Center will use the funding to support its reporting on global issues..
* The International Center for Journalists will use the funding to train journalists in developing countries..
* The Local Media Association will use the funding to help local news organizations transition to digital platforms..
* The News Literacy Project will use the funding to create educational resources that help people understand the news..
* The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press will use the funding to support its work protecting journalists’ rights.
The GNI investment is a testament to the importance of journalism in a democracy. By supporting news organizations, the GNI is helping to ensure that the public has access to the information they need to make informed decisions.
About the Google News Initiative
The Google News Initiative is Google’s global effort to help journalism thrive in the digital age. Through partnerships, programs, and products, the GNI works with publishers, journalists, and entrepreneurs to build a more sustainable and vibrant news ecosystem.
Contact:
Joseph Gannon
Google News Initiative
jgannon@google.com
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