2026 Annual Ithaca Voice Reader Survey

Ithaca Voice Reader Survey 2026

Welcome to the 2026 Annual Ithaca Voice Reader Survey. This is your chance to let us know what we are doing right and what we can improve upon in delivering local news that matters to you. As always, all sources are confidential at The Ithaca Voice. This survey is anonymous, but if you want us to follow up with you, just leave your contact information in the comments section at the end of the survey.

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* 1. How often do you read Ithaca Voice news stories?

Daily

Several times a week

Once a week

A few times a month

Rarely

Never

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* 2. How satisfied are you with the coverage of local news in The Ithaca Voice?

Very satisfied

Satisfied

Neutral

Dissatisfied

Very dissatisfied

Please tell us why?

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* 3. What is the primary way you access The Ithaca Voice to read news stories?

Website Homepage

Mobile Phone

Newsletter

Social Media

Internet Search

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* 4. What types of news are you most interested in? (Select and rank all that apply)

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* 5. How often do you listen to the weekly Backstory podcast?

Often (2 or more times monthly)

Occasionally (1 or less time monthly)

Never

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* 6. How often do you listen to archived podcasts?

Often (4-6 times a year)

Occasionally (1-3 times a year)

Never

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* 7. Do you subscribe to the daily The Ithaca Voice newsletter?

Yes

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* 8. What suggestions do you have for improving the newsletter?

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* 9. Which types of local nonprofits do you voluntarily and/or financially support? (Select all that apply)

Education

Health and Wellness

Arts and Culture

Environmental

Animal Welfare

Social Services (Red Cross, Salvation Army, Catholic Charities, Etc.)

Youth Programs

Publications

Religious

Other (please specify)

None of the above

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* 10. Are you likely or unlikely to visit local businesses that support The Ithaca Voice?

Likely

Unlikely

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* 11. What is your approximate average household income?

Under $15,000

Between $15,000 and $29,999

Between $30,000 and $49,999

Between $50,000 and $74,999

Between $75,000 and $99,999

Between $100,000 and $150,000

Over $150,000

Prefer not to answer

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* 12. What is your age range?

Under 18

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65 and above

Prefer not to answer

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* 13. What is your gender?

Male

Female

Non-binary/Third gender

Prefer not to answer

2026 Annual Ithaca Voice Reader Survey

Ithaca Voice Reader Survey 2026

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* 1. How often do you read Ithaca Voice news stories?

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* 2. How satisfied are you with the coverage of local news in The Ithaca Voice?

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* 3. What is the primary way you access The Ithaca Voice to read news stories?

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* 4. What types of news are you most interested in? (Select and rank all that apply)

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* 5. How often do you listen to the weekly Backstory podcast?

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* 6. How often do you listen to archived podcasts?

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* 7. Do you subscribe to the daily The Ithaca Voice newsletter?

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* 8. What suggestions do you have for improving the newsletter?

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* 9. Which types of local nonprofits do you voluntarily and/or financially support? (Select all that apply)

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* 10. Are you likely or unlikely to visit local businesses that support The Ithaca Voice?

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* 11. What is your approximate average household income?

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* 12. What is your age range?

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* 13. What is your gender?

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* 14. What is your zip code?

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* 15. Is there anything else you would like to let us know?

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* 16. Please leave your name and contact information if you would like to have a personal conversation about The Ithaca Voice.