Media + Culture: Insights from The Latest
This collection features expert commentaries originally published in The Latest, Fair Media Council’s weekly newsletter on media and culture. Written by Jaci Clement—whose first byline appeared in a daily newspaper in the fourth grade—these works address key issues in the modern media landscape.
Focusing on media accountability, transparency, and the influence of news on society, these writings offer actionable insights to help the public critically engage with information. Perfect for anyone navigating today’s digital world, this collection is a valuable resource for understanding the evolving role of media in shaping culture and community.
2025 Media Watchlist: Trends & Implications
Our Annual Media Watchlist examines the media trends we’re watching in 2025, and the impact they’ll have on society, brands, and business:
How Australia is Reclaiming Childhood
In a bold move, Australia enacted a groundbreaking law prohibiting children under 16 from using social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat. Set to take effect in late 2025, this law doesn’t just challenge Big Tech—it forces us to rethink how we view kids’ online activities.
The Great Media Sell-Off: What’s Next?
“As Big Media sheds its news divisions, journalism stands at a crossroads. This could mark the start of a more vibrant, independent era for news—or the beginning of a fragmented and uneven media landscape. The outcome will depend on who steps in and whether the public is willing to support and demand the quality journalism it deserves.”
The New Shift: Why News is Leaving X Behind – The Latest
The media landscape is shifting. Right now, X (formerly Twitter) is making headlines as news organizations and individuals drop the platform—a move that may signal where we’re heading next.
A Matter of Trust
The news media’s old-school tactics for building trust don’t work in today’s media landscape.
George Santos as Case Study
Kevin McCarthy is having a bad week. That’s good news for Long Island. How’s that? It drops us from №1 in suffering public humiliation and slides us into a close second.
Santos: Poster Boy for All That’s Wrong with News Today
As the investigations pile up into who George Santos really is, one thing is certain: He is most definitely the poster boy for everything wrong with today’s news media.