| Topic Hunters | Other subscribers | |
|---|---|---|
| Is very good at covering an issue or topic I care a lot about | 100% | 37% |
| Helps me get reliable and accurate factual information | 93% | 73% |
| It deals fairly with all sides | 84% | 64% |
| Helps me stay informed to be a better citizen | 84% | 56% |
| It is willing to admit its mistakes | 82% | 66% |
| It acts as a check on political leaders and other people in power | 80% | 57% |
| It cares about the people it reports on | 66% | 41% |
| Helps me talk to friends, family, and colleagues about what’s going on in the news | 63% | 34% |
| Is enjoyable or entertaining | 61% | 35% |
| Helps me care for myself or my family | 39% | 19% |
| It helps me do my job | 23% | 8% |
SUBSCRIBERS45: Topic Hunters cite many reasons for using their paper
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About the Author: Laurie Beth Harris
Laurie Beth Harris was the Editorial Manager of the American Press Institute, and lead writer of API's morning newsletter, Need to Know, until May 2018.
She is the former copy fellow at Southern Living magazine. Laurie Beth is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's School of Journalism and Mass Communication. While at UNC, Laurie Beth served as copy desk editor at The Daily Tar Heel.
