Sumi Aggarwal and New Forms of Journalism

“We must accept that the beautifully written 10,000-word piece will only reach certain kinds of audiences — those most willing to sit at a desktop and take the time necessary to read it.” Sumi Aggarwal remarked in the face of a constantly shifting and cluttered expanse of news and information. She called it an information ecosystem. And because this ecosystem has become so overpopulated and has grown so quickly, it is difficult for conventional news channels to keep up. But what can journalists and news outlets do to compete? Sumi Aggarwal suggested adapting to the times and continuing to run stories through alternate channels and mediums. By experimenting and pioneering new directions and pathways for journalists of the future, investigative journalism can continue shedding light on the injustices throughout the world and lead to meaningful and lasting change.

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