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fromNieman Lab
31 minutes ago

More than 340 local news outlets are limiting the Internet Archive's access to their journalism

More than 340 U.S. local news sites block the Internet Archive, weakening long-term preservation of local journalism used by researchers and journalists.
#digital-media
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fromNieman Lab
2 hours ago

James Murdoch buys up half of Vox Media, grabbing New York and podcasts, but leaving The Verge and SB Nation

Byron Allen and James Murdoch are buying major digital media companies, expanding investment in long-form journalism and culture-focused platforms.
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fromThe Verge
2 days ago

Why Jonah Peretti sold BuzzFeed

BuzzFeed sold 52% for $120 million, with Jonah Peretti stepping down as CEO and Byron Allen becoming CEO while Jonah leads BuzzFeed AI.
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fromNieman Lab
2 hours ago

James Murdoch buys up half of Vox Media, grabbing New York and podcasts, but leaving The Verge and SB Nation

Byron Allen and James Murdoch are buying major digital media companies, expanding investment in long-form journalism and culture-focused platforms.
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fromThe Verge
2 days ago

Why Jonah Peretti sold BuzzFeed

BuzzFeed sold 52% for $120 million, with Jonah Peretti stepping down as CEO and Byron Allen becoming CEO while Jonah leads BuzzFeed AI.
#media-acquisitions
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fromBusiness Insider
7 hours ago

James Murdoch is buying a big chunk of Vox Media, including NY Mag. Read the memo to staffers.

James Murdoch’s company is acquiring New York magazine, the Vox Media Podcast Network, and Vox, while other Vox Media brands will form a separate company.
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fromFortune
3 days ago

OpenAI paid $100 million for a talk show. James Murdoch is eyeing an even bigger deal. The hot new asset class is humanity | Fortune

Late-stage media acquisitions target creator-driven authenticity and fandom, using monetization across platforms rather than buying traditional content or IP.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 hour ago

James Murdoch to acquire New York Magazine and Vox Media Podcast Network

James Murdoch’s Lupa Systems will acquire New York Magazine, Vox.com, and Vox Media’s podcast network in a $300m+ deal to expand influence in news and entertainment.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
7 hours ago

James Murdoch Buys New York Mag and Vox Brands in Sweeping $300M Deal

James Murdoch’s Lupa Systems will acquire New York magazine and Vox Media’s Vox brands and podcast network for $300 million, expanding editorial and distribution capabilities.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
6 hours ago

James Murdoch to acquire half of Vox Media in deal reportedly worth $300m

James Murdoch will acquire half of Vox Media assets, including New York magazine, to build platforms for long-form, culture-focused journalism.
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fromFortune
3 days ago

OpenAI paid $100 million for a talk show. James Murdoch is eyeing an even bigger deal. The hot new asset class is humanity | Fortune

Late-stage media acquisitions target creator-driven authenticity and fandom, using monetization across platforms rather than buying traditional content or IP.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 hour ago

Bret Baier Made it Worthwhile for Fox News to Send Him to Cover Trump in China But Not Every Anchor Did

Bret Baier’s China coverage, especially a 32-minute one-on-one interview with Trump, stood out as unusually substantive and wide-ranging.
fromHigh Country News
2 hours ago

High Country News, Mountain Journal and Montana Free Press hire Nick Mott as Report for America corps member covering environment in Montana - High Country News

Nick Mott is hired to cover the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem and associated public lands, wildlife, water and rural community impact. The role is in partnership with Report for America, of which Mott will be one of 78 new corps members placed in local newsrooms across the country.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
7 hours ago

Andrew Ross Sorkin Grills Jeff Bezos on WaPo Layoffs

The Washington Post layoffs were framed as necessary to make the paper profitable and self-sustaining through stronger financial discipline and relevance.
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fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

The Social Economy Is Worth Trillions. Chronicle Is Building the Agentic Infrastructure to Unlock It.

Chronicle builds an AI automation layer to simulate audience behavior, optimize content, and automate distribution across major social platforms for systematic attention growth.
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fromABC7 Chicago
1 day ago

Chicago-area residents getting paid to 'like' social media posts lose thousands: 'Put me in a hole'

A pay-to-work social media “liking” scheme required crypto deposits, then shut down, leaving participants unable to cash out and losing thousands.
#cbs-news
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fromPoynter
10 hours ago

Paramount pushes back on reports about Bari Weiss' role at CBS News - Poynter

Paramount is considering reducing Bari Weiss’s control at CBS News and potentially CNN, while keeping her broad editorial influence and shifting her toward digital growth.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Paramount Considering Yanking Some Control From Bari Weiss to Give To More Experienced' Executive: Report

Paramount leadership is considering reducing Bari Weiss’s control over CBS News TV operations and shifting day-to-day management to a more experienced executive.
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fromPoynter
10 hours ago

Paramount pushes back on reports about Bari Weiss' role at CBS News - Poynter

Paramount is considering reducing Bari Weiss’s control at CBS News and potentially CNN, while keeping her broad editorial influence and shifting her toward digital growth.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Paramount Considering Yanking Some Control From Bari Weiss to Give To More Experienced' Executive: Report

Paramount leadership is considering reducing Bari Weiss’s control over CBS News TV operations and shifting day-to-day management to a more experienced executive.
#ai-in-journalism
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fromPoynter
12 hours ago

How Indy newsrooms are using AI - Poynter

Local newsrooms in Indianapolis use AI in varied ways, with differing ethical expectations focused on transparency, accuracy, and audience trust.
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fromFortune
4 days ago

AI's cyborg problem: you have to embrace it to really succeed but 90% of people can't or don't want to | Fortune

AI use in editing accelerated reporting, but sparked backlash rooted in personal, older reactions rather than only journalism ethics.
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fromPoynter
12 hours ago

How Indy newsrooms are using AI - Poynter

Local newsrooms in Indianapolis use AI in varied ways, with differing ethical expectations focused on transparency, accuracy, and audience trust.
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fromFortune
4 days ago

AI's cyborg problem: you have to embrace it to really succeed but 90% of people can't or don't want to | Fortune

AI use in editing accelerated reporting, but sparked backlash rooted in personal, older reactions rather than only journalism ethics.
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fromPoynter
4 hours ago

Data centers are reshaping communities. Local journalists should take notice. - Poynter

Data centers demand massive power and water, raising bipartisan local concerns about utilities, air quality, and AI fears that newsrooms can cover to build trust.
fromNature
21 hours ago

A conference taught me that scientists and journalists must work together to protect research

Instead, they need involvement, critical feedback, context, suggestions of other papers to look at, deep analysis and more. To draw a comparison with ac
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fromPoynter
9 hours ago

How weather became one of the most important parts of local news - Poynter

“I would break into prime-time programming, or whatever, and say, 'We've got a tornado warning here,' and then you'd have to go right back to regular programming,” he said. If viewers missed the update, they might not know a tornado was heading their way until the sirens sounded or the sky turned green.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
7 hours ago

Jeff Bezos Insists He Had Nothing to Do With Melania Doc

A Melania Trump documentary was defended as a wise business decision, while claims of Bezos involvement or intent to placate President Trump were denied.
#press-freedom
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fromwww.theguardian.com
10 hours ago

We can't talk about press freedom without talking about misogyny

Female journalists face misogyny-driven threats, including harassment and lethal violence, especially when reporting from conflict zones or under authoritarian regimes.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

One thing Guardian staff have done to defend press freedom and one thing you can do

Press freedom requires continuous, practical actions by journalists and readers to defend independent reporting against growing threats.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
10 hours ago

We can't talk about press freedom without talking about misogyny

Female journalists face misogyny-driven threats, including harassment and lethal violence, especially when reporting from conflict zones or under authoritarian regimes.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

One thing Guardian staff have done to defend press freedom and one thing you can do

Press freedom requires continuous, practical actions by journalists and readers to defend independent reporting against growing threats.
#rte
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fromIrish Independent
16 hours ago

Kevin Bakhurst says RTE 'paid the price for transparency' in latest controversy

RTÉ paid a price for transparency after reclassifying Derek Mooney’s role, and says no other names are affected while issues will be disclosed if found.
fromIndependent
3 days ago
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'The same people who changed the music for Radio 1 got rid of me': Ray D'Arcy reacts to RTE's JNLR slump

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fromIrish Independent
5 days ago

Claire Byrne says she was 'happy to stay on and work' until her contract ended amid new RTE pay row

RTÉ reclassified Derek Mooney as a presenter and adjusted highest-paid figures, while continuing payments to Ray D’Arcy and Claire Byrne after their October 2025 departures.
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fromIrish Independent
5 days ago

Claire Byrne says she was 'happy to stay on and work' until her contract ended, as RTE releases more details of Derek Mooney's pay

RTÉ published Derek Mooney’s 2020–2023 earnings and defended presenter pay decisions, including continued payments to Ray D’Arcy and Claire Byrne after departures.
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fromIrish Independent
16 hours ago

Kevin Bakhurst says RTE 'paid the price for transparency' in latest controversy

RTÉ paid a price for transparency after reclassifying Derek Mooney’s role, and says no other names are affected while issues will be disclosed if found.
fromIndependent
3 days ago
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'The same people who changed the music for Radio 1 got rid of me': Ray D'Arcy reacts to RTE's JNLR slump

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fromIrish Independent
5 days ago

Claire Byrne says she was 'happy to stay on and work' until her contract ended amid new RTE pay row

RTÉ reclassified Derek Mooney as a presenter and adjusted highest-paid figures, while continuing payments to Ray D’Arcy and Claire Byrne after their October 2025 departures.
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fromIrish Independent
5 days ago

Claire Byrne says she was 'happy to stay on and work' until her contract ended, as RTE releases more details of Derek Mooney's pay

RTÉ published Derek Mooney’s 2020–2023 earnings and defended presenter pay decisions, including continued payments to Ray D’Arcy and Claire Byrne after departures.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
17 hours ago

Broadcasters too reliant on vox pop interviews and failing to challenge politicians, says study

Vox pop interviews dominated election coverage while rules for equal party airtime limited scrutiny of political claims and promises.
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fromHarper's Magazine
7 hours ago

Harper's Magazine Wins 2026 National Magazine Award for Feature Writing, by Harper's Magazine

A feature writing award recognized Daniel Kolitz’s “The Goon Squad,” examining gooners, loneliness, and internet porn culture.
fromABC7 New York
18 hours ago

Debra OConnell recognized as one of the 2026 Matrix Awards honorees

“And this award tonight represents hundreds of people who have shaped my path in big ways and small, I've worked in media for my entire career, including nearly 30 years at the Walt Disney Company, across every role and every chapter, there has been one throughline that has remained constant, and that is mentorship,” OConnell said.
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fromThe New Yorker
20 hours ago

The New Yorker's Ava Kofman Wins a 2026 National Magazine Award

A profile of far-right blogger Curtis Yarvin won a National Magazine Award for Profile Writing, tracing ideas from fringe to mainstream influence.
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fromwww.dw.com
9 hours ago

Turkey targets press freedom in trial of DW's Alican Uludag

A journalist accused of insulting Erdogan and spreading misleading claims will face trial, with rights groups calling the arrest intimidation and repression of press freedom.
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fromFast Company
1 day ago

The Onion's next move after buying InfoWars? A documentary called 'Birth of a Nation,' says CEO Ben Collins

The Onion is producing a documentary for America’s 250th anniversary while shifting from ad revenue to subscriptions and audience support.
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fromCurrent
2 days ago

NPR turns to buyout program amid revenue decline - Current

NPR announced voluntary buyouts for 300 staffers to offset projected revenue declines from membership dues and sponsorship, aiming to reduce involuntary layoffs.
#netflix
fromForbes
4 days ago
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If Netflix's Ad-Tier Audience Was A Country, It Would Rank Among The Largest On Earth

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from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Buy, Sell or Hold Netflix at $90?

Netflix trades below key moving averages while bulls expect margin strength and ad-tier growth to close the valuation gap over the next year.
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fromForbes
4 days ago

If Netflix's Ad-Tier Audience Was A Country, It Would Rank Among The Largest On Earth

Netflix’s ad-supported tier now reaches over 250 million monthly active viewers, making advertising a major growth engine and competitive priority.
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fromNieman Lab
1 day ago

Tech journalist Joanna Stern on leaving the Wall Street Journal and moving on to New Things

Joanna Stern left a long journalism career to create YouTube videos, combining humor, personality, and tech guidance while using subscriptions, sponsorships, and AI.
#bbc
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Matt Brittin has taken the helm of the supertanker BBC, but there are plenty of icebergs in his way | Jane Martinson

Move fast with urgency while protecting journalism, democracy, and society from damage.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

BBC staff strike as new director general warns of tough choices' on his first day

Tough staffing and workload decisions are expected as the BBC faces strikes and budget-cut targets under Matt Brittin’s leadership.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Matt Brittin has taken the helm of the supertanker BBC, but there are plenty of icebergs in his way | Jane Martinson

Move fast with urgency while protecting journalism, democracy, and society from damage.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

BBC staff strike as new director general warns of tough choices' on his first day

Tough staffing and workload decisions are expected as the BBC faces strikes and budget-cut targets under Matt Brittin’s leadership.
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fromFortune
1 day ago

CNN analyst and 'The Morning Show' producer says Stephen Colbert is a role model for his 'positive' outlook on his show ending | Fortune

Choosing gratitude during a major career transition supports professionalism and positivity.
fromExchangewire
1 day ago

Global Announces New Premium Video Advertising Capability on YouTube

Global, the Media & Entertainment group today (19th May, 2026) announced that it will directly sell premium advertising across its rapidly expanding YouTube content network for the first time, creating new opportunities for brands to reach audiences watching its hit original podcast shows like The News Agents, My Therapist Ghosted Me and new F1 show Up To Speed, as well as viral video content from the UK's best-loved radio brands like LBC and Capital
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Nate Silver Vents Disney Told Him to 'Get Lost'

Disney erased FiveThirtyEight’s entire archive, wiping about 200,000 person-hours of work and prompting Nate Silver to criticize ABC and Disney’s lack of support.
#journalism
fromPoynter
2 days ago
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Why one longtime media reporter still has hope for journalism - Poynter

fromPoynter
2 days ago
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A new study suggests readers care more about story structure than headlines - Poynter

fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago
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Anderson Cooper Fights Back Tears in Final '60 Minutes' Sign-Off After Two Decades: Hell of a Ride'

Anderson Cooper delivered an emotional final 60 Minutes sign-off, honoring the show’s trusted, hard-hitting journalism and the lessons gained from reporting through others’ perspectives.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago
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BBC expert admits I don't know how long I've got to live' in final appearance

The Independent funds on-the-ground journalism without paywalls, while Matt Biggs shared his terminal cancer reality and palliative care as he faces losing faculties.
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fromPoynter
1 day ago

Is this the best news headline of all time? - Poynter

DA POPE! is a six-letter, two-word headline that exemplifies exceptional brevity and impact in leading a consequential news story.
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fromPoynter
2 days ago

Why one longtime media reporter still has hope for journalism - Poynter

Journalism faces layoffs, shrinking resources, declining audiences, and distrust, but journalists’ commitment and love for the work sustain optimism.
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fromPoynter
2 days ago

A new study suggests readers care more about story structure than headlines - Poynter

Reader engagement depends on how narrative structure, emotional flow, and reading complexity interact, not on any single storytelling tactic.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Anderson Cooper Fights Back Tears in Final '60 Minutes' Sign-Off After Two Decades: Hell of a Ride'

Anderson Cooper delivered an emotional final 60 Minutes sign-off, honoring the show’s trusted, hard-hitting journalism and the lessons gained from reporting through others’ perspectives.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

BBC expert admits I don't know how long I've got to live' in final appearance

The Independent funds on-the-ground journalism without paywalls, while Matt Biggs shared his terminal cancer reality and palliative care as he faces losing faculties.
from48 hills
1 day ago

Hero local editor-publisher enters hospice - 48 hills

It takes an incredible amount of guts, drive, and fortitude to run a neighborhood newspaper in this day and age, let alone two. So when it was announced over the weekend that Michael Durand- editor and publisher of both the 38-year-old Richmond Review and the 35-year-old Sunset Beacon had been diagnosed with aggressive cancer and was entering hospice care to transition at his home, it came as a shock to media-watchers across the city.
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#independent-journalism
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fromURL Media
2 days ago

How to Make It as an Independent Creator

Independent creators and newsrooms should trust creators, avoid repurposing their work, and set fair, selective pricing based on income models and market rates.
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fromPoynter
5 days ago

A new documentary explores Democracy Now!'s journalism philosophy: confront power, center the vulnerable - Poynter

Persistent questioning of powerful figures exposes evasions and advances independent, freely shared journalism.
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fromURL Media
2 days ago

How to Make It as an Independent Creator

Independent creators and newsrooms should trust creators, avoid repurposing their work, and set fair, selective pricing based on income models and market rates.
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fromPoynter
5 days ago

A new documentary explores Democracy Now!'s journalism philosophy: confront power, center the vulnerable - Poynter

Persistent questioning of powerful figures exposes evasions and advances independent, freely shared journalism.
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fromThe Verge
22 hours ago

Plex is tripling the price of a lifetime pass to $750 after doubling it last year

Plex will triple the Lifetime Plex Pass price to $750 on July 1, 2026, ending lifetime plans at the current $249.99 rate.
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fromArs Technica
1 day ago

Plex's 200% Lifetime Pass price hike tries forcing users to another subscription

One-time access to Plex Media Server features via Lifetime Plex Pass will cost $750 starting July 1, while existing Lifetime holders keep current access.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Sports Illustrated Completely Scrubs Reporter From Its Website in Response to Accusations of AI-Generated Plagiarism

Sports Illustrated removed a reporter and related online profiles after allegations that AI and uncredited use of Sportico data produced similar stories.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 day ago

Antoni Porowski explores unique experiences in Nat Geo's 'Best of the World' trailer

“Every year, National Geographic shares their 'Best of the World' list. This time, they're letting me handpick my own must-see destinations that rise above the rest.”
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fromInverse
1 day ago

Marvel Is Doubling Down On MCU Synergy

Marvel leadership changes expand television and animation oversight to include comics and franchises, with Dan Buckley departing after a transition period.
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fromIndependent
1 day ago

Accounting for the birds: Salary list for RTE stars wrong for eight years straight

Derek Mooney moved from RTÉ Radio 1 presenter to producer for nature shows, while later facing scrutiny over management links and accounting errors.
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fromNieman Lab
2 days ago

Sam Altman backs "micropayment" model for AI agents to compensate publishers

Micropayments for AI agents reading and summarizing articles could replace traditional web publishing economics as search declines.
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fromRealagriculture
2 days ago

Stop searching for the "truth" and instead be open to perspectives

Unbiased news requires listening across diverse perspectives while recognizing each source’s inherent biases.
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fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago

Trump's Efforts to Intimidate Elon Musk's Enemies Just Faced a Severe Setback

A Media Matters settlement against the FTC shows courts can protect free press and force the Trump administration to back down when cases have merit.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Barbra Streisand won't attend Cannes Palme d'Or ceremony after a knee injury

The Cannes Film Festival will honor Barbra Streisand with an honorary Palme d'Or despite her absence due to a knee injury.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Demand for cruises appears undimmed despite hantavirus and other onboard outbreaks

Cruise demand is expected to keep rising despite hantavirus and norovirus outbreaks, with industry forecasts projecting record passenger numbers.
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fromFast Company
2 days ago

Why we're living through the cable TV moment of the internet

Creator economy is shifting from individual channels to programmed, multi-format creator-led networks that build repeat viewing habits and scale beyond any one person.
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fromPoynter
2 days ago

Reuters retaliated against a journalist for raising concerns about the company's ties to ICE, union alleges - Poynter

Reuters Guild alleges Reuters retaliated against a contractor journalist after internal chats raised concerns about ties to DHS and ICE.
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fromForbes
2 days ago

Moving A Physical Media Brand To Digital: Lessons From Publishing

Digital value depends on continuous relevance and engagement, requiring agile workflows and brand credibility built through speed, clarity, and utility rather than print-style scarcity.
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fromwww.danspapers.com
2 days ago

Gwyneth Paltrow Lays Off 50 Goop Employees in AI Crunch

Goop laid off 50 employees in two rounds, citing profitability and AI, signaling a streamlined pivot for the wellness and media brand.
fromFuturism
2 days ago

An Entire "Local Newspaper" Just Shut Down When All Its Reporters Were Busted as AI Fakes

A joint investigation by The Florida Trib and the KCRW podcast Question Everything found that a so-called "independent, locally owned digital news publication" dubbed the South Florida Standard was in reality an AI-generated Potemkin village staffed entirely by fake writers. The writers had AI-generated profile pictures and made-up biographies to match their beats - a practice that's become a hallmark sign of AI-fabricated "journalists" - and churned out an extraordinary amount of content, much of which turned out to be plagiarized from other outlets.
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fromReadWrite
2 days ago

DraftKings' Kalish criticizes Kalshi sports prediction exchanges

Sports prediction exchanges lag regulated sportsbook apps in user experience and usability, and remain niche for most bettors.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Nobody's negotiating for the people here': comedian Charlie Berens takes on AI datacenters

Vantage Data Centers claimed the $8 bn project would largely run on zero-emission energy resources like solar, wind and battery storage. The company said the campus would bring thousands of temporary construction jobs and potentially more than 1,000 permanent jobs to Port Washington, a city of 13,000 people about a half-hour north of Milwaukee.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

I Don't Give a Flying F*ck': Far-Left Activists Say Murdered CEO's Sons Are Better Off Without Him' at Luigi Mangione Hearing

Two women with press credentials praised Luigi Mangione and celebrated the death of Brian Thompson, claiming his family and victims were better off without him.
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fromB&T
2 days ago

News Corp Hires Initiative CEO Jo McAlister To Launch STORYx Function

STORYx will integrate content strategy and solutions across News Australia using data-driven, multi-platform narratives led by Jo McAlister.
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

Zambia's media freedom under scrutiny ahead of 2026 election

“It has always been like that to a certain extent; it is even worse now,” opposition National Democratic Party leader Saboi Imboela told DW, arguing state-owned media gives more coverage to the ruling party, while opposition voices largely rely on private outlets.
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fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
2 days ago

World Cup 2026: The BBC's presenters, pundits, commentators and reporters in full

World Cup 2026 coverage will span BBC terrestrial TV, iPlayer, 5 Live, BBC Sounds, BBC Sport, and apps, featuring major presenters and multi-platform streaming.
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fromABA Journal
5 days ago

ABA Journal earns honorable mention as Magazine of the Year from business publication editors

ABA Journal received an honorable mention as Magazine of the Year and won multiple Azbee Awards across print, online video, and feature categories.
fromFuturism
1 day ago

Sports Illustrated Deletes Entire Author After Accusation of AI Plagiarism

Sportico published an article featuring an original analysis of parlay bets made via the prediction market Kalshi. Two days later, on May 15, Sports Illustrated published an article - titled " Who is really winning on Kalshi parlays according to the data" - that regurgitated the same figures, without ever attributing the analysis to Sportico, as would be the normal and ethical thing to do.
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#plagiarism
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fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

New York Magazine reviewing work of writer facing plagiarism allegations

Multiple stories attributed to Ross Barkan show near-verbatim paragraph copying from other outlets, prompting reviews and public condemnation.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

New York Magazine Writer Accused of Plagiarism, Again

AI analysis found copied phrases and closely matching passages in Ross Barkan’s reporting, including examples involving Intercept and Compact work.
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fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

New York Magazine reviewing work of writer facing plagiarism allegations

Multiple stories attributed to Ross Barkan show near-verbatim paragraph copying from other outlets, prompting reviews and public condemnation.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

New York Magazine Writer Accused of Plagiarism, Again

AI analysis found copied phrases and closely matching passages in Ross Barkan’s reporting, including examples involving Intercept and Compact work.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Journalism has never been a more dangerous pursuit

Before heading out on any assignment, Seham says she checks her planned routes against the latest incident updates. She avoids travelling alone whenever possible and always makes sure a relative knows her movements. The most dangerous areas in Gaza are near the yellow line, the demarcation since Israeli and Hamas-run areas established under a partially observed ceasefire last October.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

CBS News insiders fear Bari Weiss will soon enact massive changes' to 60 Minutes

60 Minutes remains highly watched, but its upcoming season is expected to bring major staffing changes under Bari Weiss after Paramount Global’s acquisition.
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fromwww.cnbc.com
4 days ago

Creator content made the main stage at TV's 'upfront' pitches and not just for YouTube

Creator content is increasingly attracting major advertiser spending and sharing upfronts with traditional Hollywood programming.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Jake Tapper Blasts 'Deranged' Trump Attack on CNN, NY Times

Trump accused CNN and The New York Times of treason over Iran war reporting, and Tapper said reporting accurate facts is not treason.
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fromIndependent
4 days ago

John Mullane: I know how real GAA people feel about this paywall - Croke Park won't be putting a muzzle on me

Many people are frustrated by GAA games being pushed behind a paywall and by reduced promotion of national games.
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fromAdExchanger
5 days ago

Let's Be Upfront About Performance | AdExchanger

TV upfronts emphasized performance marketing, using outcomes-based measurement, data partnerships, and targeted engagement to win media buyers’ demand for flexibility and results.
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fromAdExchanger
5 days ago

To Sell TV, The New 'Premium' Is 'Fandom' | AdExchanger

Upfronts shifted from celebrity premieres to performance, dynamic delivery, AI, and fandom-driven audience targeting.
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fromThe Motley Fool
5 days ago

Newsmax (NMAX) Q1 2026 Earnings Transcript | The Motley Fool

Total revenue rose 14% to $51.7 million, driven by affiliate and licensing gains, while digital and advertising declines contributed to a smaller adjusted EBITDA loss.
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fromFox News
5 days ago

Fox News Digital trounces broadcast news brands, along with CNN, MS NOW, NY Times, in key metrics during April

Fox News Digital led multiplatform news consumption in April, driving billions of minutes and views, growing unique visitors, and dominating YouTube video performance.
fromHarvard Business Review
5 days ago

Should Your Subscription Business Use Auto-Renew?

The subscription economy is one of the most significant business model transformations of the past two decades. It spans media, software, food and beverages, health and wellness, e-commerce, and telecommunications. Total revenues were estimated at nearly $500 billion in 2024 and are projected to exceed $1.5 trillion by 2033.
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fromThe Walrus
5 days ago

As Newspapers Shutter in Newfoundland, a Student Publication Steps Up | The Walrus

Local Newfoundland and Labrador news outlets have faced closures and layoffs, while student journalism and independent reporting have shown resilience and resurgence.
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