View all research The State of Journalism 2026

Muck Rack surveys more than 1,000 journalists for insights into how they work, best PR practices and the challenges they face.

2026 Report

Based on responses from nearly 1,100 journalists, the report explores what’s shaping coverage, where journalists are spending their time, how they’re using AI, and what actually makes a pitch land.

Download the full report to understand what influences today’s newsroom decisions and how PR pros can build stronger, more effective relationships in the year ahead.

Executive summary

Demographics

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