After increasing in 2020, layoffs at large U.S. newspapers and digital news sites declined in 2021
In 2021, 11% of high-circulation newspapers experienced layoffs, compared with three times that share the year before (33%).
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This report is made possible by The Pew Charitable Trusts. It is a collaborative effort based on the input and analysis of the following individuals. Find related reports online at pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/science. Primary research team Cary Funk, Director, Science and Society Research Alec Tyson, Associate Director, Science and Society ResearchBrian Kennedy, Senior ResearcherGiancarlo Pasquini, Research AssociateAlison Spencer, […]
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