Fireside Media

Media’s New Centers of Gravity

Forum Stage
December 8, 2025 3:00 - 3:20PM

Legacy media no longer holds a monopoly on narrative; rather, independent voices and creators now drive global conversation, often amplified and suppressed by the platforms themselves. According to the 2025 Reuters Institute Digital News Report, social media is a primary news source in many of the 48 markets studied across six continents. But this shift is fueling digital colonialism, where dominant cultures shape local stories, identities, and economies from afar. How can communities reclaim digital sovereignty and ensure their voices remain central to their unique media futures?

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