Platforms like TikTok are flooded with content creators gabbing about current events. It’s time for journalists to join the fray. (The Tyee)
When Meta banned the news from its platforms in Canada, it was a huge blow to traditional media — and a massive boost for independent journalists like me. There’s just one problem: not all of those who call themselves independent journalists are, well, like me. Starting in the summer of 2023, Meta blocked Canadian news organizations and links to news stories in reaction to federal legislation requiring platforms to pay journalism companies. Now, Canadians are met with a familiar message when they try to look at any news organization’s page or posts on Instagram or Facebook: “People in Canada can’t see this content.” While it’s true that Canadians craving journalism with published ethical standards and professional guidelines can still seek it out, that now requires the oh-so-arduous extra step of typing in a URL. The odds of Canadians stumbling across an intriguing headline in between scrolling through selfies, though, have taken a nosedive. Instead, they see me ... CLICK HERE for the...