It is a truism of modern life that we — collectively and individually — do not appreciate something until it is gone.

That is particularly pertinent when it comes to the media we consume on a daily basis — print, broadcast, and digital. As we turn into a new year, we are witnessing, whether we like it or not, a huge decline in the effectiveness of those entities to bring to us news and reportage which is truthful, credible, and sustainable.

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