Voice of Authority: Laura French’s Editorial Stewardship of SC Media
During her career, French won numerous awards for her reporting, including several South Carolina Press Association awards. She was also a finalist for the Livingston Award for Young Journalists in 2006. laura french sc media
No media leader operates without friction. Some advertisers reportedly found French’s refusal to allow “pay-for-play” reviews difficult, leading to occasional revenue tension. Additionally, her push for deeper investigative pieces sometimes clashed with the need for rapid, daily news cycles. However, she consistently defended slower, higher-quality journalism as a long-term brand asset. leading to occasional revenue tension. Additionally