Research

Research & Reports

At Press Forward, we commission research and reports that broadens the understanding of the local news field. Take a look at our growing body of research concerning the future of local news and information and how it serves communities nationwide.

Local News 2035 is our effort to stretch what we think is possible and develop some common language that helps everyone working in this space — regardless of role or organization — navigate what comes next.
Local News 2035 is our effort to stretch what we think is possible and develop some common language that helps everyone working in this space — regardless of role or organization — navigate what comes next.
Created by Press Forward in partnership with Commoner, the JSX helps local news providers save time, find support and strengthen local news
Created by Press Forward in partnership with Commoner, the JSX helps local news providers save time, find support and strengthen local news
Welcome to the Civic Information Index
A look at the role news and information play in communities, and their impact on civic health. Created by the Listening Post Collective and the ​​Information Futures Lab at Brown University.
This is Local News Now: Rethinking Who Creates, Shares and Sustains. A report by Commoner funded by Press Forward.
This is Local News Now: Rethinking Who Creates, Shares and Sustains. A report by Commoner funded by Press Forward.
Words That Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms
Words That Work: A Toolkit for Newsrooms
Words That Work: A Toolkit for Funders
Words That Work: A Toolkit for Funders