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Pia Ranada
Verified
Senior Reporter and Head of Community, Rappler
Pasig
Beats
Economic analysis
Content
How newsrooms are countering news avoidance by offering uplifting content to break negative news cycles
By Lucinda Jordaan, Pia Ranada Verified| WAN-IFRA@ by Lucinda Jordaan lucinda.jordaan@wan-ifra.org | April 16, 2025When Reuters Digital News Report started tracking news consumption in the UK and parts of Europe in 2012, the phenomena of news avoidance soon became apparent. The trend ballooned over time, and the 2024 Report highlighted a startling offshoot: that of selective news avoidance. This was brought home, too, by the rise of independent content creators and ‘newsfluencers’ on various social platforms.
By Pia Ranada Verified| Rappler Verified The Philippines is getting too hot to handle, in more ways than one. It’s the height of summer, all but the privileged few with around-the-clock air-conditioning are suffering. It’s also the height of the campaign period with elections less than a month away and overseas voting already taking place. [Rappler Recap: First day of overseas voting for 2025 elections]Last Saturday, April 12, the Rappler team and our Cavite partners experienced both.
How newsrooms are countering news avoidance by offering uplifting content to break negative news cycles
By Lucinda Jordaan, Pia Ranada Verified| WAN-IFRA@ by Lucinda Jordaan lucinda.jordaan@wan-ifra.org | April 16, 2025When Reuters Digital News Report started tracking news consumption in the UK and parts of Europe in 2012, the phenomena of news avoidance soon became apparent. The trend ballooned over time, and the 2024 Report highlighted a startling offshoot: that of selective news avoidance. This was brought home, too, by the rise of independent content creators and ‘newsfluencers’ on various social platforms.
Company Info
Rappler
Rappler is a Philippine online news website that launched in January 2012, founded by a group of journalists and businessmen. It is operated by Rappler, Inc., which is primarily owned by Rappler Holdings Corporation. The company is recognized for being one of the few media organizations in the Philippines owned entirely by journalists. Rappler offers a variety of services, including news coverage, features, and investigative journalism. Its advocacy arm, MovePH, focuses on social and community development initiatives. The platform also includes Newsbreak for in-depth reporting, a Mood Meter to gauge reader reactions, and a fact-checking service in partnership with Facebook. Additionally, Rappler has a membership program called Rappler+, which provides exclusive content and events for subscribers. The website is accessible for free, catering to a diverse audience interested in news and social issues.
Pasig, Metro Manila, Philippines
632-661-9983
Founded: 2011