# Crowdsourced News Apps The Sidewire Platofrm Offers News Written by Top Newsmakers in the Industry By M | Published 2016-05-06 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crowdsourced-news References: [fastcompany](http://www.fastcompany.com/3059586/election-2016/this-app-is-the-antidote-to-this-insane-presidential-campaign) & [sidewire](https://sidewire.com/) Sidewire is aiming to be a reliable broadcasting platform consumers can turn to for updates on worldly events with a unique [crowdsourced news system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noosphere). The service is offered to consumers as an app that features work curated from reliable newsmakers already in the industry, to provide reliable coverage that goes beyond updates on social media. While current events change almost instantly, it can be convenient for many consumers to rely on [social media posts and updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/social-agent) for news coverage. Sidewire is aiming to provide more reliable coverage than short character posts, with writers sourced all over the world that are journalists, elected officials, academics and those in the industry. The goal is to provide consumers with coverage that is educated as well as dependable. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Crowdsourced News:** Opportunity to revolutionize the news industry by leveraging the knowledge and expertise of journalists, elected officials, and academics. - **Reliable Broadcasting:** Opening up possibilities for innovative news platforms that offer trustworthy coverage beyond social media updates. - **Curated News:** Providing consumers with a curated selection of news articles from reliable newsmakers, delivering personalized and accurate information. ### Who This Affects Most - **Media Industry:** Potential for disruptive innovation in news delivery and content curation, transforming the way consumers access and engage with news. - **Journalism Industry:** Opportunity to reshape the journalism landscape by embracing crowdsourcing and incorporating the perspectives of various industry experts. - **Technology Industry:** Space for innovative apps and platforms that leverage crowdsourcing and advanced technologies to deliver reliable news coverage with global perspectives. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI News Briefings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/belstad.md) - [Democratic Comparative News Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-daily-edit-app.md) - [Curated Newsreading Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/newsreading-app.md) - [Smarter News Consumption](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/newsbang.md) - [AI Editorial-Powered Insights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asknews.md) - [Cross-Platform Aggregator Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flipboard-surf.md) - [Personal Audio News](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hypermedia-play-news.md) - [Smart Content Aggregators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personalized-article-discovery-app.md) - [AI-Driven News Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/particle-news.md)