The answer is B.
The problem of the argument: Local outlets cannot compete with the national giants due to the lack of infrastructure.
The solution: Local outlets should switch to hyperlocal investigative journalism because it depends on community relationships instead of infrastructure.
The missing link: Why will local outlets be better at community relationship instead of national giants?
Now look at the statements given:
A) The argument already states that the cost of infrastructure cannot be afforded by local news. Stating that again does not explain why switching to hyperlocal investigative journalism is the right move.
B)This states that local outlets have an upper hand compared to national giants when it comes to building community trust.
C) This statement fails to draw a direct competitive contrast between local and national outlets. It states/ explains how journalism works, but no clear comparison is given here.
D) This weakens the journalist's argument. If national giants were moving into local communities and building relationships, then local outlets might lose their advantage. This gives an explanation/ reason to not switch to hyperlocal.
E) This focuses on the reward rather than the feasibility of the stratergy. Even if these stories make a lot of money, it doesn't prove that local outlets are the ones who will successfully get the stories.