When we look at developing regional industry clusters, one of the key players has always been the media. But just how important is the media in supporting the growth of regional industries, in particular, and economic development, in general?
The most obvious role, of course, is the media as a vehicle for information dissemination. As we build regional clusters, it is important for media to tell stories about the economy, emerging industries, successful cluster companies, and aspiring entrepreneurs. Doing so drives greater awareness of cluster development efforts and can help attract additional resources to a region such as businesses, talent, and investment.
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