New: Ammerland compact” – your daily news newsletter!

New: Ammerland compact” – your daily news newsletter!

Today is August 26, 2025, and there is exciting news in Ammerland: The new newsletter “Ammerland compact” is now available. NWZonline reports that this newsletter provides current news on a variety of topics every evening at 6 p.m. Whether politics, city events, local sports or interesting portraits – everyone will find something that interests them passionately here. The target group is broad: people who live in the region or are interested in developments in Ammerland can be happy.

The great thing about it? Registration is free and you can unsubscribe at any time. This gives people the freedom to always forego hearsay and rumors and instead rely on reliable information. The offer is rounded off by further newsletter options, for example on local football and garden design. If you would like to find out more about the available newsletters, you can find an overview at NWZonline.de/newsletter.

A need for local reporting

Especially nowadays, a study shows that people are less and less willing to deal with news, but at the same time they have a great need for information. [News.de]. Local journalists play a key role in shaping opinions and social participation. According to the “Reuters Institute Digital News Report 2025”, it is primarily local journalism that is of high value to around 84 percent of the population.

Trust in local news media is often greater than in national platforms. People feel closer to local providers and value their reporting as more reliable. While many users may be less actively seeking information, loyalty to local media remains strong, and two-thirds of people prefer these traditional values ​​when it comes to local issues. The need for local content and reports on politics, society and culture is unbroken.

The challenges of local journalism

But local journalism also faces major challenges. The digital transformation and the economic pressure caused by falling advertising revenues are affecting editorial teams. Innovative approaches such as memberships, crowdfunding and new digital formats are becoming increasingly important. Medientage states that a clear strategy and valuable content are essential for the future of local journalism. Interestingly, 30 percent of those surveyed also show an openness to the use of artificial intelligence, as long as there is transparency.

Overall, the future of local journalism will depend crucially on how well it succeeds in involving the community and developing new, sustainable business models. In a world where information is omnipresent, it remains a challenge to stay in touch with readers and provide them with relevant, unique content. This is the only way local journalism can continue to fulfill its important social commitment.