Ad Fontes Media: A public benefit corporation rating news and providing media literacy tools.
Founded
2018
Location
Westminster, CO, US
Ad Fontes Media, founded as a public benefit corporation, aims to rate the reliability and bias of news sources to help businesses, consumers, educators, and platforms navigate the complex news landscape. The organization offers actionable data for advertisers, publishers, and tech platforms, along with media literacy tools for educators and individuals. Their flagship product is the Media Bias Chart®, which visually represents the political bias and reliability of various news outlets.
Notable figures associated with Ad Fontes Media include its founder and CEO, Vanessa Otero. The company has garnered attention for its innovative approach to media literacy and has been featured in numerous educational and media discussions. Its Media Bias Chart® has become a widely recognized tool for understanding media bias and reliability, significantly impacting how people consume news and fostering a more informed public.