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Council Post: To Earn Media Coverage, Brands Must Perfect Pitches

Earned media coverage requires perfected pitches tailored to journalists' needs for brand success.
#local-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.

NewsMatch Helps Local Nonprofit Newsrooms Raise Millions - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Nonprofit institutions are stepping up to support local news amidst a crisis of closures and funding cuts.

Column: L.A.'s ultimate heartbreak industry isn't Hollywood. It's local journalism

Local news faces challenges with layoffs, closures, and disputes, leading journalists to explore new avenues in journalism.

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.

NewsMatch Helps Local Nonprofit Newsrooms Raise Millions - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Nonprofit institutions are stepping up to support local news amidst a crisis of closures and funding cuts.

Column: L.A.'s ultimate heartbreak industry isn't Hollywood. It's local journalism

Local news faces challenges with layoffs, closures, and disputes, leading journalists to explore new avenues in journalism.
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#gannett

Gannett fires editor for talking to Poynter, and other media news - Poynter

Firing an editor for talking to the media highlights contradictions within news organizations.

Gannett closing local newsrooms in latest cost-cutting measure

Gannett's Massachusetts newspapers, including Patriot Ledger and Brockton Enterprise, shifted to remote work.
The move comes after layoffs and closures post-Gannett acquisition, with some exceptions for larger newspapers.

Gannett fires editor for talking to Poynter, and other media news - Poynter

Firing an editor for talking to the media highlights contradictions within news organizations.

Gannett closing local newsrooms in latest cost-cutting measure

Gannett's Massachusetts newspapers, including Patriot Ledger and Brockton Enterprise, shifted to remote work.
The move comes after layoffs and closures post-Gannett acquisition, with some exceptions for larger newspapers.
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#tech-giants

Faced with possibly paying for news, Google removes links to California news sites for some users

Google testing exclusion of California news sites from search results to push back against paying for linking.

Google begins removing California news from search in response to Journalism Preservation Act

The California Journalism Prevention Act (AB 886) would require tech giants to pay a journalism usage fee for sharing content on their platforms.

Faced with possibly paying for news, Google removes links to California news sites for some users

Google testing exclusion of California news sites from search results to push back against paying for linking.

Google begins removing California news from search in response to Journalism Preservation Act

The California Journalism Prevention Act (AB 886) would require tech giants to pay a journalism usage fee for sharing content on their platforms.
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#google

Amid Brutal Media Layoffs, Google "Tests" Deleting News Tab

Google's News tab disappeared, causing concern in the journalism industry.
Tensions between publishers and search companies are rising due to AI search integrations.

Faced with possibly paying for news, Google removes links to California news sites for some users

Google is testing the removal of California news websites from search results to oppose a bill requiring payment for linking to content.

Amid Brutal Media Layoffs, Google "Tests" Deleting News Tab

Google's News tab disappeared, causing concern in the journalism industry.
Tensions between publishers and search companies are rising due to AI search integrations.

Faced with possibly paying for news, Google removes links to California news sites for some users

Google is testing the removal of California news websites from search results to oppose a bill requiring payment for linking to content.
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5 top Pulitzer Prize finalists used AI in their work

AI is being used in Pulitzer Prize submissions this year, emphasizing the increasing role of technology in journalism.
Pulitzer Prize now requires disclosure of AI usage in journalism submissions to encourage innovation and transparency.

Sprouts of Hope in a Gloomy Media Landscape

A shift in the conventional wisdom of digital publishing is seen in new successful for-profit media start-ups.
Top journalists are being attracted to new media companies centered on carefully curated newsletters with specific niches.

Feeling the industry-wide pinch, ONA makes programming cuts

The Online News Association is discontinuing programs like the Student Newsroom and Innovation Lab due to financial challenges.
Journalism organizations like the ONA are feeling the impact of the industry's contraction and are making tough decisions for sustainability.

What happens when an industry is saddled with existential dread? - Poynter

Existential dread in journalism is a prevalent issue.
Industry forecast is grim, with concerns about the survival of newspapers.

More than 100 New York State newspapers form coalition to advocate for local journalism amid turbulent times and increasing closures

Local news organizations in New York launch The Empire State Local News Coalition for sustainability.
Over 3,000 newspapers have closed in the U.S. since 2005, impacting journalism and civic engagement.

Google Is Reportedly Paying News Outlets To Use Its AI Article Writing Technology

Google is utilizing AI to generate articles for small news outlets.
News outlets in Google's beta program are expected to publish multiple articles, newsletters, and marketing campaigns in exchange for a monthly stipend.

Don't cheer the spate of media layoffs: Newspapers are essential to our republic

BuzzFeed and Vice Media faced layoffs
Trust in media declining among Americans

Poynter Institute welcomes four new members to National Advisory Board - Poynter

The Poynter Institute announces four new members to its National Advisory Board
New members bring diverse perspectives and expertise to Poynter's mission

Grover the Muppet becomes a journalist, shining a light on the plight of the industry

Grover, the beloved Muppet from Sesame Street, announced on social media that he is now a news reporter.
The social media response to Grover's announcement highlighted the struggles of the journalism industry.
Some users cheered Grover's new profession, while others in the industry responded with dark humor about layoffs and job insecurity.
#layoffs

While Public Radio Stations Lay Off Journalists, High-Paid Executives Avoid the Axe - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

The layoffs in US public broadcasting are impacting journalists deeply.

Billionaire Benevolence Cannot Save Journalism-Here's What Can

The Los Angeles Times recently laid off over 20% of its newsroom, disappointing employees and readers who expected billionaire owner Patrick Soon-Shiong to prioritize public service over profits.
The decline of the journalism industry is not a temporary downturn, but a result of systemic market failure, with the U.S. losing one-third of its newspapers and two-thirds of its newspaper journalists since 2005.

CNN Firing 100 Employees Amid "Strategic Push Into AI"

CNN to lay off 100 staffers, focusing on modernization and AI integration for future news experiences.

OPINION: L.A. Times Layoffs Hurt Latinos and Los Angeles

The Los Angeles Times has begun layoffs of 115 people, more than 20% of its newsroom, in an effort to build a sustainable and thriving paper.
The layoffs disproportionately affected journalists of color, particularly Latinos, despite the city of Los Angeles having a large Latino population.

While Public Radio Stations Lay Off Journalists, High-Paid Executives Avoid the Axe - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

The layoffs in US public broadcasting are impacting journalists deeply.

Billionaire Benevolence Cannot Save Journalism-Here's What Can

The Los Angeles Times recently laid off over 20% of its newsroom, disappointing employees and readers who expected billionaire owner Patrick Soon-Shiong to prioritize public service over profits.
The decline of the journalism industry is not a temporary downturn, but a result of systemic market failure, with the U.S. losing one-third of its newspapers and two-thirds of its newspaper journalists since 2005.

CNN Firing 100 Employees Amid "Strategic Push Into AI"

CNN to lay off 100 staffers, focusing on modernization and AI integration for future news experiences.

OPINION: L.A. Times Layoffs Hurt Latinos and Los Angeles

The Los Angeles Times has begun layoffs of 115 people, more than 20% of its newsroom, in an effort to build a sustainable and thriving paper.
The layoffs disproportionately affected journalists of color, particularly Latinos, despite the city of Los Angeles having a large Latino population.
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Media startup The Messenger disintegrates, leaving staff nothing | TechCrunch

Media startup The Messenger is shutting down after only nine months of operation, leaving staff without severance or healthcare coverage.
The publication had lost $38 million of its startup capital and failed to raise additional funding.

The Taylor Swift deepfakes are a warning

Generative AI has led to a flood of AI-generated spam and a decline in advertising revenue for the journalism industry.
Generative AI tools are being used in harassment campaigns, as seen in the sexually explicit, AI-generated images of Taylor Swift on X.

After Trump's Conviction, a National Enquirer Editor Sends His Regrets

The National Enquirer transitioned from publishing scandalous stories to suppressing them, leading to a tragic downfall for the publication.

The Center for Investigative Reporting Sues OpenAI and Microsoft Over Copyright Infringement

The Center for Investigative Reporting is suing OpenAI and Microsoft for using its content in AI without permission or compensation.

Please don't get your news from AI chatbots

AI-powered chatbots like ChatGPT are prone to generating fake URLs, highlighting the technology's limitations and the importance of verifying information.

Geordie Greig's Hugh Cudlipp Lecture in full: Hard Facts, Hard Truths

Impostor syndrome faced by an accomplished editor reflecting on their journey and learning experiences in the journalism industry.
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