Jezebel to shut down after 16 years as parent company lays off staff
GuardianJUL 2023
The Spin
Narrative A
Outdated 20th-century journalism is dying, not the concept itself. It’s time for more outlets to turn away from the ad-based model so they can truly cover controversial topics. For example, The New York Times has increased revenue due to subscriptions, a testament to their journalists being able to write without restrictions from corporate interests.
Narrative B
It’s not the ads, it’s the content distribution model that’s the problem. People don’t have to work for media outlets anymore, they can build their own brands and make a living. It takes some filtering, but great content can be found from those raising their voices and spreading their message.
