2026 Reader Survey
Thank you for your support of Mountain State Spotlight.
Your feedback will help guide our reporting and will help us make decisions about newsletters, website updates and other important changes. Our goal is to provide our readers with the information they need, delivered in the way they need it.
At the end of the survey you will be able to enter a giveaway for a $25 credit to J.Q. Dickinson Appalachian Mercantile. To enter, please provide your email address.
How likely is it that you would recommend Mountain State Spotlight to a friend or colleague?
1
10
How likely is it that you would recommend Mountain State Spotlight to a friend or colleague? (One being least likely, 10 being most likely)
How useful are Mountain State Spotlight's email newsletter(s)?
How useful are Mountain State Spotlight's email newsletter(s)?
Never useful
Sometimes useful
Usually useful
Almost always useful
N/A (I don't receive the newsletter)
How frequently do you like to receive email news summaries?
How frequently do you like to receive email news summaries?
Daily first thing in the morning
Daily at the end of the day
Weekly email on Monday
Weekly email mid-week
Weekly email on Friday
Weekly email on the weekend
Never
If Mountain State Spotlight ceased to exist tomorrow, you would:
If Mountain State Spotlight ceased to exist tomorrow, you would:
Feel you’ve lost a source of news that you can’t find anywhere else.
Feel you’ve a lost a source of news, but you can find the information elsewhere.
You would not be impacted one way or another.
How did you first become aware of Mountain State Spotlight?
How did you first become aware of Mountain State Spotlight?
Friend or family member
Social media
Other news outlet
News aggregator
Community event
I don’t remember
Other
Did you know that Mountain State Spotlight is a nonprofit organization?
Did you know that Mountain State Spotlight is a nonprofit organization?
Yes
No
What would motivate you to become a donor of Mountain State Spotlight?
What would motivate you to become a donor of Mountain State Spotlight?
Just ask. I value your work.
Help me better understand why you need my money.
Offer me some exclusive benefits.
Nothing. I’ll never become a member or make a donation to you.
I'm already a member!
Other (please specify)
What keeps you coming back to Mountain State Spotlight?
What one word best describes Mountain State Spotlight?
News consumption habits and preferences
Which of the topics Mountain State Spotlight currently covers most interests you?
West Virginia Legislature
Economy
Environment
Health
West Virginia delegation in U.S. Congress
What issues would you like to see more coverage of?
What issues in your community most worry you?
How do you get your news?
How often do you check the news?
How often do you check the news?
Several times a day
At least once a day
Several times a week
At least weekly
Several times a month
Rarely
When during your day do you regularly check the news? Select all that apply.
Right when I wake up
During breakfast
Commuting to work
During the workday
On a lunch break
After work
Before bed
On what social media platforms do you consistently find people talking about news that is interesting to you? Select all that apply.
Facebook
Twitter / X
Instagram
LinkedIn
Reddit
Youtube
TikTok
Other
What other news sources do you check at least once a week? Select all that apply.
Gazette-Mail
West Virginia Watch
WV MetroNews
Herald-Dispatch
West Virginia Public Broadcasting
Other
Demographic information
What is your age?
What is your age?
Under 25
25 to 34
35 to 44
45 to 54
55 to 64
65 to 74
75+
What is your gender?
What is your gender?
Male
Female
Transgender
Nonbinary
Prefer not to say
Other
What best describes your current (or former, if retired) occupation?
What best describes your current (or former, if retired) occupation?
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting
Mining
Utilities
Construction
Computer, Electronics and Other Manufacturing
Wholesale and Retail
Transportation and Warehousing
Publishing, Telecommunications, Broadcasting and Media
Information/Technology
Banking, Finance, Accounting, Real Estate or Insurance
Education
Health Care and Social Assistance
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation
Hotel and Food Services
Government, Public Administration or Military
Nonprofits and Fundraising
Legal Services
Scientific or Technical Services
Homemaker
Military
Religious
Student
Other
What is the highest level of education you have completed?
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)
Which of the following best describes your race or ethnicity? Select all that apply.
American Indian or Alaska Native
Asian
Black or African American
Hispanic, Latino or Spanish Origin
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
White
Other
What is your annual household income?
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
Which cause(s) have you donated to in the past year?
Advocacy/human rights
Arts/culture
Children and youth
Community or church
Education
Environment and conservation
Health and medicine
Homelessness and housing
Journalism
Political candidate (left)
Political candidate (center)
Political candidate (right)
Social justice issues
Women's rights
N/A - I have not donated to any causes in the past year.
Which of the following best describes your political party affiliation?
Which of the following best describes your political party affiliation?
Republican
Democrat
Independent
I don’t have a political affiliation
Prefer not to say
Other
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