Results Show Continued Deterioration in Global Press
Freedom
CHICAGO, Sept. 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/
-- Cision (NYSE: CISN) today released never-before-seen
insights in their latest report – State of the Freedom of the
Press: A Cision 2019 State of the Media Special Report. The
report uncovers journalists' concerns around safety, freedom of the
press, trust in the media, and much more. Among the key findings is
49% of journalists globally believe the freedom of the press has
deteriorated in their home countries.
Earlier this year, Cision released its 2019 State of the Media
Report, which surveyed nearly 2,000 journalists from 10 countries
around the world. Cision conducts this report annually to learn
about the main issues facing the global media industry, and how PR
and communications professionals can better work with their
journalist counterparts. With today's release of the State of the
Freedom of the Press special report, Cision is revealing new
insights from that survey that have never before been shared with
the public.
Despite continued attacks on the media, the report highlighted a
hopeful undertone. While 69% of US journalists felt that the public
lost trust in the media this year, that number is actually down
from 78% in 2018, indicating a shift in perception and attitude.
Despite continued attacks on the media and efforts to weaken
freedom of the press, 65% of journalists around the globe don't
feel they've had to change their tone or language in the last
year.
"These insights prove that despite ongoing challenges in today's
media landscape, journalists believe that they've been able to
build back trust with the public without compromise," said
Kristen Sala, Cision's Senior
Director of US Media Research. "The media plays a pivotal role
in helping PR professionals get their messages out to the public.
Therefore, it's up to the PR industry to continue to help
strengthen that relationship by supporting journalists with
legitimate data and evidence, along with valuable information and
unique ideas."
Survey responses also reflect how perceptions of freedom of the
press can differ greatly from country to country. Only 41% of
Canadian respondents reported a deterioration of freedom of the
press in their country, while 67% felt that way in Brazil. 57% of U.S. journalists have felt a
deterioration.
To see the full State of the Freedom of the Press Report, click
here.
About Cision
Cision Ltd (NYSE: CISN) is a leading
global provider of earned media software and services to public
relations and marketing communications professionals. Cision's
software allows users to identify key influencers, craft and
distribute strategic content, and measure meaningful impact. Cision
has over 4,000 employees with offices in 22 countries throughout
the Americas, EMEA, and APAC. For more information about its
award-winning products and services, including the Cision
Communications Cloud®, visit www.cision.com and follow
Cision on Twitter @Cision.
Media Contact:
Rebecca Dersh
PR Manager
cisionpr@cision.com
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