Chase Martinez

Senior Futurist Analyst

M.A., Media Studies, Northwestern University

14+ years experience

Chase Martinez is a Senior Futurist Analyst at Veridian Insights, where she leads research into the future of news and media technologies. With 14 years of experience, Chase is a recognized authority on the evolving landscape of news consumption, the proliferation of disinformation, and the ethical implications of AI in journalism. She holds a Master's in Media Studies from Northwestern University, focusing on digital forensics and information architecture. Chase's professional philosophy centers on proactive adaptation, believing that understanding future trends is critical for maintaining journalistic integrity and public trust. Her work advising major media organizations on strategic foresight and emerging technological impacts has been widely praised. Readers can expect her articles to offer deep dives into cutting-edge technologies, actionable strategies for media professionals, and incisive analysis of how societal shifts will reshape the way we consume and create news. Her seminal paper, "The Algorithmic Gatekeeper: Navigating AI in Journalism," remains a cornerstone reference in the field

Articles by Chase Martinez

Future Trends

AI News: 70% of Consumption by 2030

Key Takeaways By 2030, over 70% of news consumption will originate from AI-curated feeds, demanding a shift in content strategy towards verifiable, primary-sourced information. Local…

Chase Martinez · · 7 min read
Future Trends

News Curated by AI: 60% by 2028

An astonishing 78% of people now consume their updated world news primarily through social media feeds and personalized aggregators, according to a recent Reuters Institute…

Chase Martinez · · 8 min read