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American teens and adults, regardless of their age, use a variety of media, including traditional media, digital-only sources, and social media platforms to get news on a range of topics.

This report draws on a nationally representative survey of teens ages 13–17 and adults 18 and older, providing one of the most comprehensive, generationally comparative looks at how Americans navigate an increasingly complex news, information and media ecosystem.

Safety from digital attacks, physical harm and political violence requires preparation, and there are often patterns or signs that journalists and editors can recognize and plan for.

News organizations in survival mode, or growth mode, can be subject to blinders. That’s whywe’ll convene our API Local News Summit on Measuring Impact for Civic Discourse to unearth innovative ways news leaders are measuring and communicating trust and impact, especially as they seek to expand.

Covering election polls, for example, is no longer necessarily the default for local newsrooms. Below, we work through ways to reflect on your outlet’s poll coverage and how it engages your community.

Northwestern University, University of Maryland join API and AP-NORC Center in research on how people engage with news and information

Planning ahead and carefully communicating facts can help build trust and prevent doubt or skepticism from community members about your elections reporting.

Local News Day highlights five ways these organizations matter within their communities. We’ve rounded up some of our favorite examples of this work in each category.

Resource-strapped newsrooms can’t offer comprehensive coverage on every person and issue up for a vote, but community listening can help you prioritize the topics that matter most to your audience — and decide what not to cover.

Each week will offer a combination of frameworks to inspire new approaches to your election coverage and strategic suggestions you can put in place right away. Look for an idea that aligns with your organization’s mission or your community’s needs, and dig into resources to try it out.