New AIP Research Report: Understanding the Value of Community Media

We are excited to launch this new research report, completed in June 2025. We are releasing it now to coincide with our AIP 20-year anniversary celebrations. Commissioned by the Association of Independent Publishers (AIP) and conducted by Power & Associates Inc. in partnership with Acacia Economics, the study explores the reach, readership, and broader social value of South Africa’s community media sector. It provides critical insights into how local publishers contribute to democracy, information access, and community cohesion — and why greater support for this sector is essential to sustain vibrant, independent journalism across the country.

DOWNLOAD HERE: 251031 – The Value of Community Media (FINAL)