Here’s a paradox: everyone says the media industry is in crisis, but it’s easier to read great journalism than ever before.

How come the media is so rich, and poor?
Here's a paradox: everyone says the media industry is in crisis, but it’s easier to read great journalism than ever before
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John Thornhill is Sifted’s founder and innovation editor of the Financial Times. He tweets from @johnthornhillft

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