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Media industry

Pulitzers recognize coverage of Israel-Hamas war, honor journalists working in Gaza - Poynter

The war in Gaza had a significant impact on Pulitzer Prize winners and special citations. [ more ]

Dallas News

Facebook downgrades journalism websites. Google runs similar tests. Local news suffers

Big Tech companies blocking news websites impacting journalism industry.

Local news crucial for communities' prosperity and democracy. [ more ]

Nieman Lab

Even if mistrust in news isn't entirely reporters' fault, it is their problem

Conservatives in the US often distrust news coverage, leading to reinforcement of pre-existing perceptions despite some positive stories. [ more ]

Nieman Lab

Economic sanctions, donor whims, and legalese: Exiled media outlets face challenges in reporting on their home countries

Governments worldwide failing to protect independent media, impacting press freedom rankings. Exiled journalists face numerous challenges operating news outlets in exile. [ more ]

Poynter

Shut Out: Strategies for good journalism when sources dismiss the press - Poynter

Journalists face increasing challenges accessing sources due to tactics aimed at denying, delaying, and distracting them, impacting independent reporting and civic engagement. [ more ]

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Female journalists under attack as press freedom falters

Female journalists face escalating attacks worldwide, risking silencing their voices in the media landscape. [ more ]

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Across the world, journalists are under threat for sharing the truth | Jonathan Watts

Frontline journalists face increasing danger and are essential for reporting in conflict zones, advocating for their protection is crucial. [ more ]

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World Press Freedom Day: Gaza conflict deadliest for journalists

Press freedom is under threat globally, especially in conflict zones like Gaza. [ more ]

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Why Burkina Faso is muzzling foreign media DW 04/29/2024

Burkina Faso suspends international news organizations over human rights report. [ more ]

Poynter

Shut Out: When sources won't engage with journalists - Poynter

Journalists facing obstacles in gaining access to information from sources in positions of power can hinder independent reporting and limit the public's right to know. [ more ]

Fast Company

42% of Americans think AI will distort 2024 election coverage

Many Americans have serious concerns about the trustworthiness of news organizations during the 2024 election. [ more ]

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Poynter Report special edition: The Pulitzer Prizes - Poynter

The Pulitzer board met at The Associated Press in NYC due to pro-Palestinian protests, highlighting the recognition of journalists' work covering the war in Gaza. [ more ]

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Pulitzer winners include Lookout Santa Cruz, AP, NYT, others

The Associated Press won a Pulitzer Prize for feature photography for its coverage of the global migration crisis centered on the U.S.-Mexico border. [ more ]

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As sources increasingly dismiss journalists, Poynter assembles best practices to help - Poynter

The best way to overcome attempts at shutting out journalists is through a renewed commitment to beat reporting and source relationships. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

California bill would tax Big Tech to create tax credit for news organizations

California bill proposes data extraction fee on Big Tech to fund journalists. [ more ]

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Majority of Americans Extremely' or Very' Concerned Media Will Spew Election Misinformation,' New Poll Finds

Voters are highly concerned about media spreading misinformation on the upcoming election, with trust issues identified between the public and the media. [ more ]

The Nation

The Week That Student Journalists Put the Media to Shame

Mainstream media failed to accurately report on police action at Columbia University, contrasting with student journalists' on-the-ground coverage. [ more ]

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Financial World

OpenAI and Financial Times Join Forces to Boost AI-Powered Newsv

The partnership between OpenAI and Financial Times enhances the ChatGPT AI chatbot with credible news sources. [ more ]

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Poynter

Pulitzer Prize Board praises students just ahead of journalism's biggest awards - Poynter

The Pulitzer Prize Board recognized the impactful work of student journalists covering protests and unrest, emphasizing their courage and dedication amidst challenging circumstances. [ more ]

Axios

3 days ago

Student journalists praised for coverage on campus protests over war in Gaza

The Pulitzer Prize Board praised student journalists' work in the face of risks. [ more ]

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High praise for the student journalists at Columbia University - Poynter

Columbia University student journalists excel in covering pro-Palestinian protests on campus amidst Israel-Hamas conflict. [ more ]

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Nieman Lab

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This year's Pulitzer Prizes were a coming-out party for online media - and a marker of local newspapers' decline

The Pulitzer Prizes reflect major shifts in American journalism, with more online-native outlets honored than newspapers. [ more ]

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Don't be fooled by fake news: Here's how to spot it

Fake news is deliberately fabricated content disguised as legitimate news to mislead or manipulate, exploiting emotions and biases. [ more ]

ReadWrite

3 days ago

Elon Musk outlines vision for AI-driven news synthesis on X

Elon Musk plans to use AI to enhance news dissemination on X, combining real-time news and social media reactions for a unique user experience. [ more ]

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The Verge

3 days ago

Environmental journalism is under attack

Attacks against environmental journalists have significantly increased globally, with over 70% of reporters facing threats while covering various environmental stories. [ more ]

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Los Angeles Times

19 hours ago

Tiny Central Coast newsroom Lookout Santa Cruz wins Pulitzer Prize

Lookout Santa Cruz, a small newsroom, won a Pulitzer Prize for its community-focused coverage of catastrophic floods, highlighting the importance of local journalism and comprehensive crisis reporting. [ more ]

Poynter

19 hours ago

Lookout Santa Cruz, digital site with a backstory, wins Pulitzer for breaking news - Poynter

Lookout Santa Cruz staff won Pulitzer Prize for Breaking News Reporting. [ more ]

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Boston.com

7 hours ago

Pulitzer Prizes in journalism awarded to The New York Times, The Washington Post, AP and others

The Pulitzer Prizes honored journalism and arts in 2023, with The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Associated Press winning multiple awards. [ more ]

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Press Forward open call puts underrepresented communities first - Poynter

Press Forward's open call aims to bridge gaps in local news coverage by supporting diverse storytelling and empowering underrepresented communities. [ more ]

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Truthout

Journalism Professors: NYT Risks Credibility With Inaction on Oct. 7 Article

The New York Times' article 'Screams Without Words' about sexual violence in Israel is under scrutiny for questionable evidence. [ more ]

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The fight for full press freedom in Ukraine: We can write what we want, but bad actors try to intimidate us'

Journalism as a moral imperative against intimidation of journalists in Ukraine. [ more ]

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Axios, Politico Co-Founder Tells News Outlets to Be More Humble' After Poll Shows Americans Have Major Trust Issues with Media

Media outlets should be more humble and journalists should avoid being overly active on Twitter to regain public trust in news organizations. [ more ]

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The Nation

Every day is Press Freedom Day

Support independent journalism for fearless reporting and accountability. [ more ]

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10 hours ago

Choosing Sides

Independent journalism plays a critical role in uncovering corruption and uplifting unheard voices. [ more ]

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7 hours ago

Crazy Cake

Independent journalism is crucial for uncovering important issues and holding the powerful accountable. [ more ]

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Climate Change Isn't Child's Play

Support independent journalism for truth, accountability, and justice. [ more ]

Nieman Lab

Pulitzer's AI Spotlight Series will train 1,000 journalists on AI accountability reporting

The AI Spotlight Series by Pulitzer Center aims to train 1,000 journalists in AI accountability reporting in the next two years. [ more ]

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The Taliban targeted us, beat us and chased us out. This is how we run our Afghan newspaper from exile | Sakhidad Hatif

The vibrant media sector in Afghanistan was completely dismantled by the Taliban after they came to power, leading to the exodus of journalists and closure of media outlets. [ more ]

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I decided to not let anybody silence my voice': the journalists in exile but still at risk

Iran International journalists facing credible threats from Iran due to reporting, highlighting risks for journalists reporting on Iran from outside the country. [ more ]

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NYT Editor Slams Biden White House for Whining About Press: They Want to Be Covered By Pravda'

Quality media is essential for democracy by providing impartial information, not becoming a propaganda arm. [ more ]

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Nieman Lab

Debugging tech journalism

The discovery of an AI system that can solve grade-school math problems caused concern among OpenAI staff. [ more ]

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3 hours ago

Protest Paradigm' Shows What's Wrong with Media Coverage of Student Activism

Protests can appear differently to participants and onlookers, with media coverage often focusing on disruptions rather than underlying messages. [ more ]

Nieman Lab

Media coverage of campus protests tends to focus on the spectacle rather than the substance

Protests are meticulously planned but can seem disorganized to outsiders. Media often covers drama over the underlying reasons behind protests. [ more ]

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Student Journalists From Columbia to UCLA Are on the Frontlines Covering Campus Unrest

Student journalists are at the forefront of campus protests, facing dual challenges as both media members and students.

The importance of student journalists lies in their deep campus knowledge compared to outside reporters, despite facing risks and challenges. [ more ]

Forbes

Council Post: Why Earned Media Is The Force Multiplier For Sales And Marketing

Earned media fuels the communications ecosystem through credibility and reach, impacting brand awareness and business growth significantly. [ more ]

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Poynter

Shut Out: When physical barriers get in the way - Poynter

Independent reporters face challenges due to restricted access by sources, impacting the quality and depth of journalism. [ more ]

The Nation

The White House Press Corps Should Be Ashamed of Itself

The White House Correspondents Dinner was overshadowed by a protest highlighting the killing of journalists in Gaza. [ more ]

Digiday

Media Briefing: Publishers are still prepping for cookie deprecation despite Google's delay

The delay in third-party cookie deprecation provides publishers with more time to develop cookie-less solutions. [ more ]

TechCrunch

OpenAI inks strategic tie-up with UK's Financial Times, including content use | TechCrunch

OpenAI expands news licensing in Europe with the Financial Times, focusing on AI model training and generative responses in a non-exclusive partnership. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Four UCLA student journalists attacked by pro-Israel counterprotesters on campus

Student journalists at UCLA were attacked by Pro-Israel counterprotesters during a campus demonstration, facing violence and harassment. [ more ]

Poynter

Shut Out: How the pandemic and polarization have had chilling effects on good journalism - and our conclusion - Poynter

Journalists face challenges with sources dismissing press due to COVID-19 and political polarization, impacting in-person relationships and reporting access. [ more ]

Axios

Sue or make a deal? News industry divides over AI content rights

News outlets split on partnering with or suing AI companies for copyright infringement, impacting leverage in negotiations with Big Tech. [ more ]

Poynter

Here are the 30 leaders selected for Poynter's second Leadership Academy for Women in Media cohort in 2024 - Poynter

Poynter Institute announces the second Leadership Academy for Women in Media cohort, aiming to train over 90 newsroom leaders in 2024. [ more ]

ReadWrite

Financial Times and ChatGPT maker OpenAI sign licensing deal

Financial Times partners with OpenAI to enhance ChatGPT with journalism content. [ more ]

Nieman Lab

Why are politicians so negative? (Hint: It's a media problem)

The press rewards negative politicians with attention, leading to more negativity in politics. [ more ]

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Poynter

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Among the Pulitzer Prize winners, where are the metros? - Poynter

Small nonprofit startups well-represented in Pulitzer Prize winners, for-profit metro newspapers struggled with only six finalists, indicating a shift in journalism landscape. [ more ]

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Small newsrooms won big in the 2024 Pulitzers - Poynter

Small newsrooms like Lookout Santa Cruz won Pulitzer Prize for Breaking News Reporting, showcasing community-focused coverage during disasters. [ more ]

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Covering protests over the war in Gaza? Here's what journalists should be asking themselves - Poynter

Journalistic decisions on covering protests should be guided by clarity of purpose, relevance of visuals and quotes, and appropriate contextualization of facts. [ more ]

Nieman Lab

The New York City Tenement Museum used historic Black newspapers to create its latest exhibit

The Tenement Museum in NYC features a recreated apartment of a Black family in its latest exhibit, highlighting historical contexts using Black press archives. [ more ]

Poynter

The case for funding environmental journalism right now - Poynter

Local news reporting faces significant decline, leading to news deserts in many areas of the U.S.

Philanthropy is stepping in to support local journalism and bridge the gap in news coverage. [ more ]

Nieman Lab

"Objectivity" in journalism is a tricky concept. What could replace it?

The concept of objectivity in journalism is under scrutiny, with a shift away from its traditional definition causing negative perceptions among American journalists. [ more ]

Nieman Lab

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Most Americans say local news is important. But they're consuming less of it.

Local journalism can be impactful and recognized through prestigious awards like the Pulitzer Prizes. [ more ]

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21 hours ago

TV News Can't Sidestep Turbulence as Election Approaches

Television news faces internal turmoil amid evolving business landscape and crucial election coverage. [ more ]

Nieman Lab

Newsonomics: Eight essentials as California's "save local news" bill picks up speed

Legislatures move slowly in addressing challenges like saving local newsrooms. [ more ]

Poynter

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Nearly two-thirds of Americans think local news outlets are doing fine financially, survey finds - Poynter

63% of adults believe local news providers are financially successful, despite the reality of the industry's decline. [ more ]

The Nation

Sapphic Fragment

Support independent journalism through donations to uphold accountability, shed light on important issues, and promote justice and equity. [ more ]

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Kim Godwin steps down as president of ABC News - Poynter

Kim Godwin, the first Black woman president of ABC News, retires amid reported performance review and power shift within the company. [ more ]

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The New Yorker

The Revenge of the Home Page

Investing in a home page redesign amidst the rise of social media distribution can lead to increased user engagement and loyalty. [ more ]

Boston.com

Inside the crisis at NPR

NPR is facing challenges with declining impact, audience, revenue, and internal conflict about its future in the changing media landscape. [ more ]

www.mediaite.com

Life After X: Journos Who Ditched Elon Musk's Twitter Speak Out

Twitter's importance in providing real-time information for journalists is diminishing due to high-profile exits like CNN's senior media reporter Oliver Darcy's departure amidst Elon Musk's influence. [ more ]

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Press Freedom Day: Why are journalists fleeing Pakistan? DW 05/03/2024

Journalists in Pakistan face security risks, financial struggles, and job dissatisfaction, leading to an exodus to North America and Europe for safety and stability. [ more ]

Poynter

Shut Out: A guide to help the owner - the public - have access to open records - Poynter

The importance of holding sources accountable and using legal tools like FOIA to access crucial information. [ more ]

time.com

The Story Behind TIME's If He Wins' Donald Trump Cover

TIME's coverage of Donald Trump's potential second term explores his policy proposals and priorities that would reshape the presidency and American life. [ more ]

The Nation

The Flag Is Mourning. You May Kill My Body, but You Will Never Silence My Soul.

Independent journalism is vital for shedding light on crucial issues and holding the powerful accountable. [ more ]

AdExchanger

News Orgs Are Done Begging For Ad Dollars | AdExchanger

Brand safety tech is impacting news publishers by reducing ad revenue, leading to job cuts and financial strain. [ more ]

High Country News

What does HCN mean to you? - High Country News

Nonprofit news organizations have grown significantly in number and influence, emphasizing reader-centric reporting over traditional models. [ more ]

Poynter

In a rare move these days, The Dallas Morning News hires a public editor - Poynter

Public editors play a crucial role in holding news organizations accountable by providing oversight and maintaining transparency. [ more ]

Scary Mommy

9 Podcasts To Help You Keep Track Of WTF Is Going On In The World

Podcasts offer a more digestible and balanced way to stay informed amidst the overwhelming 24-hour news cycle. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Attacks on press freedom around the world are intensifying, index reveals

Political attacks on press freedom, including the detention of journalists, suppression of independent media outlets and widespread dissemination of misinformation, have significantly intensified in the past year, according to the annual World Press Freedom Index published by Reporters Without Borders (RSF).

AdExchanger

Gannett's Digital Ad Business Gets A Boost From Non-News Partnerships | AdExchanger

Gannett experienced growth in Q1 2024 with digital revenue up 2.9% year over year, driven by partnerships and diversified revenue streams. [ more ]

The New Yorker

Is Hunterbrook Media a News Outlet or a Hedge Fund?

The hybrid media-finance company wants to monetize investigative journalism in the public interest.Is it a visionary game changer or a cynical ploy?

oaklandside.org

Tasneem Raja wins prestigious Gwen Ifill Award for leadership in journalism

Tasneem Raja, editor-in-chief of The Oaklandside, has been awarded the prestigious 2024 IWMF Gwen Ifill Award for her dedication to mentorship, equity, and inclusion in newsrooms. [ more ]

Fast Company

Magazines aren't dying-just ask these indie publishers

The editor of Mountain Gazette turned down a lucrative ad package to maintain cultural integrity and preserve the print publication's unique value. [ more ]

The Art Newspaper - International art news and events

We're hiring! Assistant Digital Editor, London office

The Assistant Digital Editor position at The Art Newspaper requires experience in writing, editing, working under pressure, and following editorial standards while contributing to various projects. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Eurovision Fans Are Hungry for News. These Superfans Are Here to Help.

Eurovision fan media plays a significant role in boosting artists' profiles and influencing the competition. [ more ]

Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn Paper, Schneps Media win top honors at NY Press Association awards * Brooklyn Paper

amNewYork Metro won three first-place awards for reporting at the NYPA Photographer of the Year awards. [ more ]

Digiday

NewFronts Briefing: Google, Vizio and news publishers pitch marketers with new ad offerings and range of content categories

Google emphasized centralizing streaming ad buys through its DSP at the NewFronts. [ more ]

Mississippi Today

Job opening: Audience Engagement Specialist

Become an Audience Engagement Specialist at Mississippi Today to bridge journalism with Mississippi communities. [ more ]

Poynter

Is there a feud between the White House and New York Times? - Poynter

The relationship between the NYT and the White House is tense, fueled by a lack of trust and Biden's avoidance of a one-on-one interview with the paper. [ more ]

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