Montclair Local Reader Survey Question Title * 1. How likely, on a scale of 0 to 10, where 0 is "not at all likely" and 10 is "extremely likely", is it that you would recommend Montclair Local to a friend or colleague? 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Question Title * 2. What is the primary reason for your score? Question Title * 3. In the past year, have you done any of the following as a result of reading Montclair Local's reporting? (Select all that apply.) Engaged with your community in a new way Engaged politically in a new way Contributed money to a cause or organization (aside from Montclair Local) Donated money to Montclair Local Attended a local event you learned about on Montclair Local Went to a movie, music, or performance after reading about it on Montclair Local Shared an article with a friend, family member or neighbor Went to a restaurant that you read about on Montclair Local Shopped in a store that you read about on Montclair Local Other (please specify) None of the above Question Title * 4. In general, how many times per month do you (eat at a local restaurant, get takeout, shop locally for a personal or home item)? 0 20 Clear i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale. Question Title * 5. If Montclair Local ceased to exist tomorrow, you would: Feel you’ve lost a source of news that you can’t find anywhere else. Feel you’ve lost a source of news, but you can find the information elsewhere. You would not be impacted one way or another. Question Title * 6. What do you get from Montclair Local that you can't get anywhere else? Question Title * 7. Is there anything Montclair Local can do to improve your trust in our local news coverage? Question Title * 8. How do you prefer to get your news, from Montclair Local and other sources? (Select all that apply.) Directly from a news website Social media (Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky, LinkedIn, TikTok, X, etc) Email newsletters Watching (television, video on news websites, YouTube ) Listening (radio, podcasts, audio versions of stories) Publisher news apps on mobile devices (for example, The NY Times app) Third-party news apps on mobile devices (for example, Apple News) Other (please specify) Question Title * 9. We want to deliver news and information to our readers in ways that are most relevant and useful to you. What would you like to see us do more of? (Choose as many as apply) More articles on Montclair Local’s website Different formats (infographics, interactives, etc) More content on social media (Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky, Linkedin, etc) More variety in email newsletters More frequent email newsletters More video content (on site or on social media) More audio content (podcasts, audio versions of stories, etc) A Montclair Local app SMS Notifications Other (please specify) Question Title * 10. Of the areas that Montclair Local currently covers, what is the most important to you? Municipal government Education Public Safety Broader Essex County reporting Arts & Culture Community (businesses, organizations, profiles of neighbors, etc.) Food and restaurant coverage (FEAST) Sports Obituriaries Event listings Guides Question Title * 11. Which of the following do you believe correctly describes Montclair Local? Nonprofit organization For-profit organization I'm not sure Other (please specify) Question Title * 12. Do you think readers of local news should help fund it? No, because news producers make enough money from other sources (advertising, government funding, etc) No, because the news should be free Yes, because people who benefit from something should pay for it Yes, because quality news is in danger of disappearing Yes or No for another reason. Please elaborate. Question Title * 13. Reader contributions help cover the cost of Montclair Local’s original reporting. What would motivate you to support Montclair Local? (Select all that apply.) Just ask. I value your work. Knowing how Montclair Local’s journalism makes a difference or creates impact. Help me better understand why you need my money. Offer me some exclusive benefits. Publish unique content I can't get anywhere else. I want to protect access to the free press. Nothing. I’ll never make a financial contribution to you. I'm already a supporter! Other (please specify) Question Title * 14. What one word best describes Montclair Local? Question Title * 15. In which city/town do you currently reside? Montclair Glen Ridge Bloomfield West Orange Verona Nutley The Caldwells Cedar Grove Little Falls Clifton Essex Fells Maplewood South Orange Other (please specify) Question Title * 16. What is your age? 24 or under 25 to 34 35 to 44 45 to 54 55 to 64 65 to 74 75+ Question Title * 17. What is your gender identity? Woman Man Non-binary Prefer not to answer Prefer to self-describe (please specify) Question Title * 18. What is the highest level of education you have completed? Some high school High school or equivalent Some college (no degree) Associate's degree (ex. AA, AS) Bachelor's degree (ex. BA, BS) Master's degree (ex. MA, MS, MBA, MEd) Professional degree (ex. JD, MD, DDS) Doctorate (ex. PhD, EdD) Prefer not to answer Question Title * 19. Which of the following best describes your race or ethnicity? (Select all that apply.) Prefer not to answer Asian Black or African American Hispanic, Latino or Spanish Origin Middle Eastern or North African Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander White Another race, ethnicity or origin (please specify) Question Title * 20. What is your annual household income? Less than $25,000 $25,000 to $49,999 $50,000 to $74,999 $75,000 to $99,999 $100,000 to $149,999 $150,000 to $199,999 $200,000 or more Prefer not to answer Question Title * 21. If you’d like to hear how people in our community answered this survey, share your email. Done
