You could also try to provide paid content. I am more than willing to pay for content I like, if the price is reasonable and I can avoid ads and tracking -- I already support a number of media-outlets and podcasts with donations.

If you provide paid content AND try to track me or make even more money with me via ads: goodbye...

On the other hand: If you rely on ads only, it is doubtful that your media-outlet is truly neutral -- would you really do analysis and investigations on your highest paying ad clients (?) -- I doubt it...