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fromDigiday
10 hours ago

'I'm playing the long game': Journalists are striking out alone and discovering the business is toughest beat of all

Independent journalism has potential but struggles with business fluency, as many journalists lack developed strategies for monetization.
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 hours ago

Two super hosts team up for a fun new series: best podcasts of the week

The first episode challenges Shakespeare's vision of a villainous Richard III, while a future episode will consider the Ross and Rachel of early modern history, Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn.
Podcast
Social media marketing
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 hours ago

Social media was once a great global conversation. Now it's just individuals locked into their own private worlds | Tom Whyman

Twitter once felt like a global conversation platform that shaped personal relationships and values, but usage has significantly declined over time.
Marketing tech
fromAcast
4 days ago

AI Governance Isn't a Barrier: It's Marketing's Growth Engine | Adspeak

AI is transforming marketing by enabling innovation through governance, clean data, and balancing automation with human creativity.
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Turning Point Journalist Says She Was Brutally Assaulted' By Anti-ICE Protesters and Comes with Video

Savanah Hernandez was assaulted by anti-ICE protesters in Minneapolis, resulting in physical injuries and damage to her glasses.
Television
fromThe Atlantic
1 day ago

Seven Documentaries for Fans of Fiction

Documentaries can effectively tell engaging stories, appealing even to those typically averse to the genre.
fromBloomberglaw
2 days ago

CNN Stuck With Suit Challenging Use of Online Tracking Tools

Lead plaintiff Anthony D'Antonio established he suffered a concrete injury sufficient to establish standing to sue in federal court, according to Judge Victor Marrero.
Privacy professionals
NYC startup
fromFuturism
2 days ago

New York Times Makes Substantial Changes to Article That Glazed a Sleazy AI Startup: "Our Piece Should Have Included That Information"

Medvi, an AI-driven startup, faces legal scrutiny and regulatory violations despite being portrayed as a success story by the New York Times.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

ONE SHEET: Trump Attacks MAGA Media; WHCA's Free Press Problem; Politico's New Boss Faces First Crisis

The White House Correspondents' dinner faces controversy over guest invitations and press corps reactions, highlighting tensions within media and politics.
fromPrx
3 days ago

The World

Waves of deadly Israeli airstrikes in Beirut and southern Lebanon are threatening to derail the US-Iran truce, raising concerns about regional stability.
World news
Typography
fromPR Daily
4 days ago

4 reasons your writing accidentally sounds AI-generated (and how to fix it) - PR Daily

AI-generated content is losing favor, prompting brands to label their content as human-generated to maintain trust and authenticity.
#trump
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

PBS Reporter Says Trump Hung Up on Her After She Asked About His Threat About Wiping Out a Civilization'

Trump's controversial statements and abrupt phone call with PBS correspondent highlight tensions surrounding the Iran ceasefire and ongoing conflicts in the region.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

CNN Reporter Gets Hammered by Trump Critics for Giving Thanks' to Trump Envoy Witkoff

Critics condemned CNN's Frederik Pleitgen for praising Trump's envoy after a controversial ceasefire announcement amid conflicting narratives on the situation with Iran.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

ONE SHEET: Trump to Jail Press, Iran Narrative War, Politico

Trump threatened a journalist with jail for not revealing a source during a press conference, targeting multiple media outlets and figures.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

NYT Fires Back After Trump Berates Reporter: Pattern of Answering Fair Questions with Inaccurate Attacks'

Trump criticized The New York Times during a press conference, claiming it lacks credibility and responding aggressively to a reporter's question about his threats against Iran.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

PBS Reporter Says Trump Hung Up on Her After She Asked About His Threat About Wiping Out a Civilization'

Trump's controversial statements and abrupt phone call with PBS correspondent highlight tensions surrounding the Iran ceasefire and ongoing conflicts in the region.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

CNN Reporter Gets Hammered by Trump Critics for Giving Thanks' to Trump Envoy Witkoff

Critics condemned CNN's Frederik Pleitgen for praising Trump's envoy after a controversial ceasefire announcement amid conflicting narratives on the situation with Iran.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

ONE SHEET: Trump to Jail Press, Iran Narrative War, Politico

Trump threatened a journalist with jail for not revealing a source during a press conference, targeting multiple media outlets and figures.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

NYT Fires Back After Trump Berates Reporter: Pattern of Answering Fair Questions with Inaccurate Attacks'

Trump criticized The New York Times during a press conference, claiming it lacks credibility and responding aggressively to a reporter's question about his threats against Iran.
World politics
fromPoynter
6 days ago

Fact-checking is crucial when the news moves this fast - Poynter

The U.S. and Israel launched attacks on Iranian targets, prompting extensive fact-checking on claims regarding military capabilities and misinformation.
#fact-checking
Non-profit organizations
fromPoynter
6 days ago

Fact-checkers reached more people in 2025. That didn't help their finances - Poynter

Fact-checking organizations face financial challenges and staff cuts, yet audience growth continues amidst uncertainty in funding and coverage.
Media industry
fromPoynter
6 days ago

State of the Fact-Checkers: Audiences grow as finances worsen - Poynter

Fact-checking organizations expanded their audiences in 2025 despite financial vulnerabilities, with significant shifts in funding sources and staffing.
Non-profit organizations
fromPoynter
6 days ago

Fact-checkers reached more people in 2025. That didn't help their finances - Poynter

Fact-checking organizations face financial challenges and staff cuts, yet audience growth continues amidst uncertainty in funding and coverage.
Media industry
fromPoynter
6 days ago

State of the Fact-Checkers: Audiences grow as finances worsen - Poynter

Fact-checking organizations expanded their audiences in 2025 despite financial vulnerabilities, with significant shifts in funding sources and staffing.
Media industry
fromThe Verge
22 minutes ago

Can Puck reinvent news for the influencer age?

Puck combines influencer economy incentives with traditional journalism, offering equity and revenue sharing to its star reporters.
Photography
fromThe Phoblographer
1 week ago

Our Staff is All Human. Can Other Publications Say the Same?

Phoblographer aims to reduce reliance on big photo retailers and banner ads by promoting a subscription model for sustainability.
fromTechCrunch
21 hours ago

X says it's reducing payments to clickbait accounts | TechCrunch

Bier stated, 'It became abundantly clear: flooding the timeline with 100 stolen reposts and clickbait everyday crowded-out real creators and hurt new author growth.' He emphasized that X will not compensate for manipulation of the program or its users.
Social media marketing
Podcast
fromRAIN News
2 days ago

TV podcast consumption: A new audience study

13% of American households consume podcasts on TV, particularly within Netflix households.
#journalism
Media industry
fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

Stop blaming Big Tech. Start rebuilding journalism

Fighting Big Tech for compensation is not the main battle for journalism's survival; rebuilding trust and embracing technology is essential.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Gaza journalists mourn Al Jazeera's Wishah, killed by Israel

Mohammed Wishah, an Al Jazeera journalist, was killed by an Israeli drone strike in Gaza, marking a tragic loss for his colleagues and the media community.
Media industry
fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

Stop blaming Big Tech. Start rebuilding journalism

Fighting Big Tech for compensation is not the main battle for journalism's survival; rebuilding trust and embracing technology is essential.
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
5 days ago

How newsrooms are bringing their archives to life

News organizations are repurposing archives to create new stories and engage audiences, moving beyond simple reprints.
#student-journalism
Higher education
fromPoynter
1 week ago

Student journalists are often on their own. I built a network to change that. - Poynter

A regional network of student newspapers was created to support collaboration and resource sharing among student-run publications in Philadelphia.
Higher education
fromPoynter
1 week ago

Student journalists are often on their own. I built a network to change that. - Poynter

A regional network of student newspapers was created to support collaboration and resource sharing among student-run publications in Philadelphia.
Media industry
fromwww.aljazeera.com
19 hours ago

US media trapped between oligarchy and presidency

Media ownership in the U.S. is increasingly concentrated among billionaires, impacting critical coverage of the president and press dynamics.
Social media marketing
fromHer Campus
3 days ago

They Knew, They Didn't Care, & We Are All Paying For It

Social media platforms like Instagram have been found liable for mental health damage to young users, with internal documents revealing harmful strategies targeting teens.
Books
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

How AI Is Creeping Into 'The New York Times'

Concerns arise over AI-generated content in writing, with a New York Times column flagged for potential AI influence.
Media industry
fromDigiday
10 hours ago

In Graphic Detail: New data shows publishers face growing AI bot, third-party scraper activity

A third-party scraper economy is emerging, complicating content protection for publishers as multiple vendors harvest and resell their data.
Social media marketing
fromPR Daily
4 days ago

A landmark ruling is reshaping social media. Communicators should pay attention. - PR Daily

A court ruling holds social media platforms accountable for addictive designs impacting user mental health.
Media industry
fromWIRED
3 days ago

The Indie News Queen Who's Not Done Pissing Off the Powerful

Amy Goodman, a prominent journalist, is the focus of the documentary 'Steal This Story, Please!', showcasing her relentless pursuit of truth.
Social media marketing
fromForbes
4 days ago

The Age Of "Interest Media" Is Here-Here's How Your Business Can Tap In

The 'interest media' era allows small businesses to reach potential customers beyond follower numbers through personalized content.
Media industry
fromDigiday
10 hours ago

Media Buying Briefing: What buyers got out of the NewFronts and expect to happen in the upfronts

Digital players are reshaping ad strategies, emphasizing measurement and outcomes to attract ad dollars from traditional TV.
#local-news
Media industry
fromPoynter
4 days ago

Saving local news also means saving the archives - Poynter

Loss of local news archives leads to a significant loss of memory, culture, identity, and reality.
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
3 days ago

More than 1,300 newsrooms participate in the first "Local News Day"

Local News Day aims to refocus public attention on the importance of local journalism through a national day of action.
Media industry
fromGothamist
3 days ago

NJ newsrooms are dying and shrinking, but is government funding the answer?

Local news coverage in New Jersey is declining, threatening community connection and information access.
Media industry
fromPoynter
4 days ago

Saving local news also means saving the archives - Poynter

Loss of local news archives leads to a significant loss of memory, culture, identity, and reality.
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
3 days ago

More than 1,300 newsrooms participate in the first "Local News Day"

Local News Day aims to refocus public attention on the importance of local journalism through a national day of action.
Media industry
fromGothamist
3 days ago

NJ newsrooms are dying and shrinking, but is government funding the answer?

Local news coverage in New Jersey is declining, threatening community connection and information access.
#propublica
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
3 days ago

ProPublica journalists walk off the job in first U.S. newsroom strike over AI

Propublica Guild members went on a 24-hour strike to pressure management for fair pay and protections against AI-related layoffs.
Media industry
fromPoynter
4 days ago

ProPublica's union staged a 24-hour strike over AI, job protections - Poynter

ProPublica workers staged a strike over contract negotiations, focusing on protections against layoffs in an AI-driven industry.
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
3 days ago

ProPublica journalists walk off the job in first U.S. newsroom strike over AI

Propublica Guild members went on a 24-hour strike to pressure management for fair pay and protections against AI-related layoffs.
Media industry
fromPoynter
4 days ago

ProPublica's union staged a 24-hour strike over AI, job protections - Poynter

ProPublica workers staged a strike over contract negotiations, focusing on protections against layoffs in an AI-driven industry.
Media industry
fromWIRED
2 days ago

How the Internet Broke Everyone's Bullshit Detectors

Synthetic media is reshaping information warfare, prioritizing speed and virality over accuracy in online content.
Media industry
fromPoynter
4 days ago

MS NOW is investing in local news and original reporting as it builds a post-NBC identity - Poynter

MS NOW is expanding into local news through partnerships with nonprofit journalism organizations to enhance original reporting and localized coverage.
Media industry
fromPoynter
5 days ago

Student newspapers still dominate campuses. This newsletter shows what else is possible. - Poynter

Tomo Chien's newsletter, Morning, Trojan, offers a unique independent news source for USC students, blending hard news with humor and engaging a large subscriber base.
Media industry
fromFuturism
3 days ago

Google News Now Prominently Featuring Polymarket Bets Alongside Actual Journalism

Polymarket bets are now featured prominently in Google News alongside traditional news articles.
Media industry
fromDigiday
4 days ago

Media Briefing: Another AI threat emerges for publishers: the third-party scraper

Publishers are alarmed as third-party web scrapers profit from their content without compensation, creating a black market for AI content licensing.
Media industry
fromPoynter
5 days ago

Nonprofit newsrooms have grown, but they still generate a fraction of what newspapers once did - Poynter

Digital-first nonprofit newsrooms require sustained philanthropic support to achieve financial sustainability and rebuild local news infrastructure lost over the past two decades.
Science
fromNature
1 month ago

Science journalism on the ropes worldwide as US aid cuts bite

Cuts to philanthropic and government grants are reducing funding for cross-border investigative science journalism, threatening scrutiny of environmental and public-health issues.
#ai-in-journalism
Media industry
fromFuturism
5 days ago

Wall Street Journal Editor-in-Chief Instructs Staff to Welcome AI Sloplords

Emma Tucker praised AI journalism efforts, emphasizing its importance and urging others to embrace it or leave the field.
Media industry
fromPoynter
1 week ago

An AI company set out to fix news deserts. Instead, it copied local journalists' work - Poynter

Nota is shutting down its local news sites due to multiple instances of plagiarism in its articles.
Media industry
fromFuturism
5 days ago

Wall Street Journal Editor-in-Chief Instructs Staff to Welcome AI Sloplords

Emma Tucker praised AI journalism efforts, emphasizing its importance and urging others to embrace it or leave the field.
Media industry
fromPoynter
1 week ago

An AI company set out to fix news deserts. Instead, it copied local journalists' work - Poynter

Nota is shutting down its local news sites due to multiple instances of plagiarism in its articles.
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
6 days ago

How V Spehar built a news business from under a desk

News creators like Vitus Spehar are redefining journalism for younger audiences through engaging and accessible content on social media.
#associated-press
fromFortune
6 days ago
Media industry

Associated Press starts offering buyouts to newspaper journalists amid wider AI transformation | Fortune

Media industry
fromFortune
6 days ago

Associated Press starts offering buyouts to newspaper journalists amid wider AI transformation | Fortune

The Associated Press is offering buyouts to U.S. journalists to shift focus from print journalism to visual journalism and new revenue sources.
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
6 days ago

The AP is offering buyouts in a pivot away from newspapers

The Associated Press is shifting focus from newspapers to visual journalism and AI-driven revenue sources due to declining newspaper income.
Media industry
fromFast Company
1 week ago

How AI agents are changing journalism

Working agentically with AI tools significantly enhances productivity and shifts focus from task execution to outcome management.
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
1 week ago

Three newsletters for the price of 1.5: Independent journalists experiment with a bundle

Bundling independent journalism subscriptions can reduce costs for readers and support multiple writers effectively.
Media industry
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Why breaking news still wins in the age of AI

AI chatbots and search engines are reducing site visits, but breaking news traffic has increased due to Google's handling of such queries.
Media industry
fromPoynter
1 month ago

As newsroom jobs shrink, some journalism schools teach students to go solo - Poynter

Journalism schools are integrating creator economy and entrepreneurial curriculum to prepare students for independent publishing and subscription-based business models in a transformed media landscape.
Media industry
fromHamiltonnolan
1 month ago

Patrons of Journalism

Advertising has historically funded journalism, creating tension between editorial independence and business interests, though this model now faces disruption from tech platforms monopolizing ad revenue.
fromNieman Lab
2 months ago

Journalism lost its culture of sharing. Here's how we rebuild it

If you've worked in a technical role in news for long enough, you likely remember when the "show your work" spirit was everywhere. Newsroom nerds shared code on GitHub, swapped tips on social media and unfurled long blogs guiding others on how to get things done. You might also have a vague sense that - like reaction GIFs, demotivational posters, and that guy who sang "Chocolate Rain" - you're seeing less of it these days.
Media industry
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
2 months ago

Newsrooms are taking comments seriously again

Reader comment sections are resurging as publishers reinvest in moderated, subscriber-gated or automated-comment systems to drive engagement and revenue.
Media industry
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Breaking the News? Journalism in the Age of AI

Journalism is essential to information ecosystems and must be protected and financed as a public good amid generative AI, unregulated tech giants, and disinformation.
Media industry
fromFast Company
1 month ago

What the 'AI inflection point' means for journalism

AI agents will centralize knowledge work, rewarding singular authoritative stories while devaluing repetitive, high-volume news output.
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
2 months ago

30+ things The Washington Post did wrong and 19+ things they could do to fix it

Massive Washington Post layoffs sparked widespread public advice criticizing strategic errors, overinvestment under Jeff Bezos, and failed product and talent strategies.
fromPoynter
2 months ago

Journalists should prepare to defend their right to report the news - Poynter

The arrests of journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort on Friday signal an increasing willingness for the federal government to criminalize newsgathering activities. While the legal merits of those arrests have yet to be tested, they are a red flag for journalists and newsroom leaders everywhere. Given the speed and unpredictability of recent federal actions - including the seizure of a Washington Post reporter's equipment earlier this month - every newsroom must prepare now to defend its right to report the news.
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