Journalism establishes a physical presence - Incite at Columbia University

We sped the industry up so fast that we left people behind.

Speed made sense for a long time. Journalism is built on getting scoops, breaking news, being first, the first draft of history. Then digital publishing offered more space, more platforms, more stories, more measurable clicks. That velocity helped grow an audience, but it also shifted where journalists were asked to spend their time and what they think about when they publish.

As this model shows its limits, 2026 will push us back toward the physical and tangible in the spaces we work, the ways we engage, and the products we create.

Read more at NiemanLab.