Future of News Panel Discussion: How Creators and Influencers Are Reshaping Journalism 

Written by Reuters News Agency | Dec 11, 2025 9:22:27 AM

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As audiences increasingly turn to creators and influencers for news, commentary, and context, the lines between journalism, opinion, and entertainment continue to blur.

This panel brought together leading news creators and influencers to explore why engagement with legacy media is shifting, why there is a gender imbalance within the creator ecosystem, what accountability looks like in a decentralized media environment, how the creator economy is evolving and what its rise means for the future of journalism and public discourse.

Panel featured:

Ben Shapiro – Co-Founder, Daily Wire & Host, The Ben Shapiro Show
David Pakman – Host, The David Pakman Show
Don Lemon – Founder & CEO, Lemon Media Network & Host, The Don Lemon Show
Tara Palmeri – Founder, FTMM
(Moderator) Mitali Mukherjee – Director, Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism

This discussion builds on findings from the Reuters Institute’s research on news creators. Download the full report or watch our recent webinar presenting the report findings, including a panel discussion featuring global news creators.

To learn more about how Reuters is supporting news creators, visit here.

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