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The longform renaissance

The future of journalism may rely on returning to authentic, longform content to rebuild audience trust.

How publishers are strategizing for a second Trump administration: softer news and more social media

News publishers are adapting their strategies for covering Trump's second term, focusing on softer stories and increased audience engagement.

'A Terrible Irony': How the Media Lost Trust

Americans increasingly distrust traditional media and turn to alternative news sources, necessitating changes in how legacy outlets communicate and interact with audiences.

20 Media Executives Offer Their Predictions for 2025

The media industry will see a significant shift towards integrating AI into operations in 2025.

'Back to the future:' Seven trends for local television news in 2025 - Poynter

Local newsrooms must adapt to audience expectations and technological advancements to remain relevant in 2025.

The longform renaissance

The future of journalism may rely on returning to authentic, longform content to rebuild audience trust.

How publishers are strategizing for a second Trump administration: softer news and more social media

News publishers are adapting their strategies for covering Trump's second term, focusing on softer stories and increased audience engagement.

'A Terrible Irony': How the Media Lost Trust

Americans increasingly distrust traditional media and turn to alternative news sources, necessitating changes in how legacy outlets communicate and interact with audiences.

20 Media Executives Offer Their Predictions for 2025

The media industry will see a significant shift towards integrating AI into operations in 2025.

'Back to the future:' Seven trends for local television news in 2025 - Poynter

Local newsrooms must adapt to audience expectations and technological advancements to remain relevant in 2025.
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Newsrooms will keep losing their conservative audiences

Journalists must rethink how they relate to Trump voters for effective future coverage.

More than 100 journalists were killed this year over half of them in Palestine

Palestine is the most dangerous location for journalists, with 55 killed in 2024, highlighting severe threats to media workers in conflict areas.

The Atlantic Beefs Up Politics Coverage Under Trump

The Atlantic is significantly expanding its political coverage team ahead of Trump's return to the White House to ensure rigorous journalism.

How influencers are impacting journalism

The rise of social media influencers is reshaping how Americans consume news, emphasizing the need for their training in journalistic standards.

How influencers are impacting journalism

The rise of social media influencers in news consumption demonstrates the need for training in journalism practices for digital content creators.

If Everyone's a Publisher, Do We Still Need Professional Journalists? (Yes, We Certainly Do)

The centralized media model has shifted to a fragmented landscape, complicating the quest for unified truth.

Newsrooms will keep losing their conservative audiences

Journalists must rethink how they relate to Trump voters for effective future coverage.

More than 100 journalists were killed this year over half of them in Palestine

Palestine is the most dangerous location for journalists, with 55 killed in 2024, highlighting severe threats to media workers in conflict areas.

The Atlantic Beefs Up Politics Coverage Under Trump

The Atlantic is significantly expanding its political coverage team ahead of Trump's return to the White House to ensure rigorous journalism.

How influencers are impacting journalism

The rise of social media influencers is reshaping how Americans consume news, emphasizing the need for their training in journalistic standards.

How influencers are impacting journalism

The rise of social media influencers in news consumption demonstrates the need for training in journalism practices for digital content creators.

If Everyone's a Publisher, Do We Still Need Professional Journalists? (Yes, We Certainly Do)

The centralized media model has shifted to a fragmented landscape, complicating the quest for unified truth.
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#media-trust

Solidarity journalism could help news organizations build credibility

Mainstream media is viewed as the least trusted institution in the U.S., reflecting widespread skepticism toward its credibility.

The expert class confronts reality

Public trust in the media and knowledge institutions is critically low, representing a wider societal crisis beyond journalism alone.

Trump's Incoming FCC Chair Sends Cryptic Letter to CEO of ABC News's Parent Company, Claims Outlet Contributed To Erosion in Public Trust'

FCC chair Brendan Carr criticizes national media trust issues, linking ABC to growing public distrust and advocating support for local news outlets.

News publishers have a chance to reclaim their space at the center of the town square - Poynter

Trust is vital for media sustainability and hinges on better engagement with audiences.

Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni and the ugly truth about media manipulation

The Gell-Mann amnesia effect reveals widespread distrust in media, particularly surrounding celebrity news, as narratives can be manipulated out of context.

Solidarity journalism could help news organizations build credibility

Mainstream media is viewed as the least trusted institution in the U.S., reflecting widespread skepticism toward its credibility.

The expert class confronts reality

Public trust in the media and knowledge institutions is critically low, representing a wider societal crisis beyond journalism alone.

Trump's Incoming FCC Chair Sends Cryptic Letter to CEO of ABC News's Parent Company, Claims Outlet Contributed To Erosion in Public Trust'

FCC chair Brendan Carr criticizes national media trust issues, linking ABC to growing public distrust and advocating support for local news outlets.

News publishers have a chance to reclaim their space at the center of the town square - Poynter

Trust is vital for media sustainability and hinges on better engagement with audiences.

Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni and the ugly truth about media manipulation

The Gell-Mann amnesia effect reveals widespread distrust in media, particularly surrounding celebrity news, as narratives can be manipulated out of context.
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The new year looks the same as last year at The Washington Post - Poynter

Ann Telnaes' resignation highlights concerns about editorial censorship and its implications for press freedom in the context of political commentary.

2025 Poynter Journalism Prizes now open for entries until Feb. 14 - Poynter

The 2025 Poynter Journalism Prizes opened for entries, recognizing exceptional journalism across all media.

Justin Baldoni's lawsuit against The New York Times will be tough to win but could help his reputation, lawyers say

Baldoni's libel lawsuit against the New York Times is likely to struggle legally but may enhance his public image.

A Pulitzer winner quits 'Washington Post' after a cartoon on Bezos is killed

Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Ann Telnaes resigned after the Washington Post rejected her cartoon mocking media and tech leaders' subservience to Trump.

Google pays Canada media Can$100 million to use its content

Google paid Can$100 million to Canadian news outlets to compensate for lost advertising revenues, marking a trend in compensatory measures for media organizations.
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Can solutions journalism work for local newsrooms?

Solutions journalism offers a more constructive approach to news that can empower the audience and alleviate feelings of helplessness.
The shift from negative to solutions-focused journalism can improve public perceptions of media and engage communities more effectively.

Silence on Israel's massacres of journalists is dangerous to all

International media's failure to support Palestinian journalists may enable further injustices and perpetuate a troubling narrative against their credibility.

Leaving X: The right move or a leap into the unknown?

Media organizations face a dilemma: stay on X for relevance or leave due to ethical concerns over hate speech and misinformation.

Can solutions journalism work for local newsrooms?

Solutions journalism offers a more constructive approach to news that can empower the audience and alleviate feelings of helplessness.
The shift from negative to solutions-focused journalism can improve public perceptions of media and engage communities more effectively.

Silence on Israel's massacres of journalists is dangerous to all

International media's failure to support Palestinian journalists may enable further injustices and perpetuate a troubling narrative against their credibility.

Leaving X: The right move or a leap into the unknown?

Media organizations face a dilemma: stay on X for relevance or leave due to ethical concerns over hate speech and misinformation.
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How influencers are impacting journalism

20% of Americans rely on social media influencers for news, highlighting their growing impact on the media landscape.
#donald-trump

A Poynter Report special: the 2024 year in media - Poynter

The media landscape in 2024 was shaped by influential figures like Joe Rogan, Donald Trump, and Elon Musk, impacting discourse around elections.

How One Vietnamese Community Depends on YouTube for News | HackerNoon

Ohlala's YouTube videos provide essential news in Vietnamese for immigrants, often focusing on Donald Trump despite concerns over reliability.

A Poynter Report special: the 2024 year in media - Poynter

The media landscape in 2024 was shaped by influential figures like Joe Rogan, Donald Trump, and Elon Musk, impacting discourse around elections.

How One Vietnamese Community Depends on YouTube for News | HackerNoon

Ohlala's YouTube videos provide essential news in Vietnamese for immigrants, often focusing on Donald Trump despite concerns over reliability.
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Freefalling media face grim prospects as reach, influence wane

Legacy media is losing public trust and viewership due to a change in the media landscape and breaches of integrity.
Joe Rogan's podcast dominates viewership, while CNN struggles significantly.
#journalism-ethics

'No comment': When it's time to make that the story - Poynter

The media will face unprecedented challenges and scrutiny over the next four years, influencing how they report news and engage with sources.

A Disgrace to the Profession!' Fox News Sunday Panelist Totally Wallops the Media for Covering Up' Biden's Mental Decline

Cal Thomas criticized journalists for failing to report on President Biden's cognitive decline, labeling them as the biggest losers of 2024.

'No comment': When it's time to make that the story - Poynter

The media will face unprecedented challenges and scrutiny over the next four years, influencing how they report news and engage with sources.

A Disgrace to the Profession!' Fox News Sunday Panelist Totally Wallops the Media for Covering Up' Biden's Mental Decline

Cal Thomas criticized journalists for failing to report on President Biden's cognitive decline, labeling them as the biggest losers of 2024.
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#ai

2024 in review: A timeline of the major deals between publishers and AI companies

Publishers are increasingly negotiating content licensing deals with AI companies to monetize their content and develop AI tools.

Musings on Media in the Age of AI

Legacy media companies struggle to adapt to digital realities, risking their relevance and profitability.
Collaborative strategies with AI platforms are seen as potential avenues for growth and innovation in media.

TIME Names New Executive Editors

Nikhil Kumar returns to TIME as Executive Editor to enhance coverage in AI, Climate, and Health, aiming for impactful journalism.

2024 in review: A timeline of the major deals between publishers and AI companies

Publishers are increasingly negotiating content licensing deals with AI companies to monetize their content and develop AI tools.

Musings on Media in the Age of AI

Legacy media companies struggle to adapt to digital realities, risking their relevance and profitability.
Collaborative strategies with AI platforms are seen as potential avenues for growth and innovation in media.

TIME Names New Executive Editors

Nikhil Kumar returns to TIME as Executive Editor to enhance coverage in AI, Climate, and Health, aiming for impactful journalism.
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#independent-media

Navidad

Independent media faces an uphill battle against misinformation and censorship, necessitating strong support from readers to ensure truthful reporting.

Chips

Independent media is essential for truth and transparency in the face of governmental and corporate pressures.

Leonard Peltier

Independent media must fight to uphold truth and transparency against growing challenges from political and judicial systems.

Capitol Liquidity

Independent media faces challenges amidst a hostile administration and declining traditional news standards, emphasizing the need for truth and transparency.

Navidad

Independent media faces an uphill battle against misinformation and censorship, necessitating strong support from readers to ensure truthful reporting.

Chips

Independent media is essential for truth and transparency in the face of governmental and corporate pressures.

Leonard Peltier

Independent media must fight to uphold truth and transparency against growing challenges from political and judicial systems.

Capitol Liquidity

Independent media faces challenges amidst a hostile administration and declining traditional news standards, emphasizing the need for truth and transparency.
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Kash Patel's First Day

Independent media faces challenges as traditional newsrooms falter; robust journalism and funding support are essential for transparency and truth.

Here's How Truthout Is Preparing for Trump's Day One

The second Trump administration poses significant threats to independent journalism, necessitating preparation and adaptation.

Kash Patel's First Day

Independent media faces challenges as traditional newsrooms falter; robust journalism and funding support are essential for transparency and truth.

Here's How Truthout Is Preparing for Trump's Day One

The second Trump administration poses significant threats to independent journalism, necessitating preparation and adaptation.
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Trump's threat to defund all US public media has NPR and PBS on the back foot

Donald Trump has consistently criticized US media and threatened funding cuts to public broadcasting organizations like NPR and PBS.

NPR and PBS Stations brace for funding battle under Trump

Elon Musk proposes cuts to federal funding for public media, significantly impacting NPR and PBS, leading to increased concerns from public media leadership.

Sound Reporting, Second Edition, Coming in December

The book serves aspiring journalists, practicing journalists, and the public curious about NPR's journalistic practices.

Trump's threat to defund all US public media has NPR and PBS on the back foot

Donald Trump has consistently criticized US media and threatened funding cuts to public broadcasting organizations like NPR and PBS.

NPR and PBS Stations brace for funding battle under Trump

Elon Musk proposes cuts to federal funding for public media, significantly impacting NPR and PBS, leading to increased concerns from public media leadership.

Sound Reporting, Second Edition, Coming in December

The book serves aspiring journalists, practicing journalists, and the public curious about NPR's journalistic practices.
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A story that won't go away: ABC News' decision to settle with Donald Trump - Poynter

ABC News settled its defamation case with Donald Trump by donating $15 million to his presidential library.

Richard Parsons, who steadied Time Warner and Citigroup, dies at 76

Richard Parsons was a distinguished Black executive, noted for his leadership at major corporations and his contributions to business, media, and philanthropy.

Howard Kurtz Halts Fox News Contributor's Russia Hoax' Charge To Defend NYT, WaPo Reporting On 2016 Election Interference: Let Me Stop You There!'

Kurtz refuted Chaffetz's claims about inaccuracies in Pulitzer-winning reporting, citing the board's defense of the journalism awards.

A story that won't go away: ABC News' decision to settle with Donald Trump - Poynter

ABC News settled its defamation case with Donald Trump by donating $15 million to his presidential library.

Richard Parsons, who steadied Time Warner and Citigroup, dies at 76

Richard Parsons was a distinguished Black executive, noted for his leadership at major corporations and his contributions to business, media, and philanthropy.

Howard Kurtz Halts Fox News Contributor's Russia Hoax' Charge To Defend NYT, WaPo Reporting On 2016 Election Interference: Let Me Stop You There!'

Kurtz refuted Chaffetz's claims about inaccuracies in Pulitzer-winning reporting, citing the board's defense of the journalism awards.
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#social-media

Many Americans get their news from influencers with a conservative lean, according to Pew study

Young people increasingly rely on social media influencers for news, significantly impacting their political choices, as indicated by recent voting patterns.

As a media columnist, even I found myself turning away from the news in 2024. But we can do things differently | Jane Martinson

Many people are avoiding the news due to its negativity and overwhelming nature.
News consumption habits are changing, with a significant increase in news avoidance.

This Was the Year of the Influencer Political Takeover

Content creators have become essential in political messaging, often sidelining traditional media to connect with younger audiences.

Many Americans get their news from influencers with a conservative lean, according to Pew study

Young people increasingly rely on social media influencers for news, significantly impacting their political choices, as indicated by recent voting patterns.

As a media columnist, even I found myself turning away from the news in 2024. But we can do things differently | Jane Martinson

Many people are avoiding the news due to its negativity and overwhelming nature.
News consumption habits are changing, with a significant increase in news avoidance.

This Was the Year of the Influencer Political Takeover

Content creators have become essential in political messaging, often sidelining traditional media to connect with younger audiences.
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#media-consumption

Two-thirds of US adults tuning out political news, poll finds

Americans are experiencing political fatigue and seek to limit media consumption related to politics, with a significant drop in TV news viewership.

Exhausted by political news? TV ratings and new poll say you're not alone

Many Americans are mentally exhausted and limiting their political news consumption after the election.
Poll shows a significant break from political news among Democrats, indicating greater fatigue than Republicans.

AP Poll: Majority of Exhausted' Americans Have Tuned Out Politics Since Election Including 7 in 10 Democrats

A significant number of Americans, especially Democrats, are disconnecting from political news due to exhaustion from recent events.

Two-thirds of US adults tuning out political news, poll finds

Americans are experiencing political fatigue and seek to limit media consumption related to politics, with a significant drop in TV news viewership.

Exhausted by political news? TV ratings and new poll say you're not alone

Many Americans are mentally exhausted and limiting their political news consumption after the election.
Poll shows a significant break from political news among Democrats, indicating greater fatigue than Republicans.

AP Poll: Majority of Exhausted' Americans Have Tuned Out Politics Since Election Including 7 in 10 Democrats

A significant number of Americans, especially Democrats, are disconnecting from political news due to exhaustion from recent events.
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The Year in News

Readers sought relief from the news, reflecting a desire for escapism amidst significant events.
#disinformation

Getting beyond the fact-check

The urgency of combating disinformation has diminished, leading to confusion and ineffective strategies.

With Trump's Return, Combating Corporate News Disinformation Is More Urgent Than Ever

Misinformation is accidental, whereas disinformation is intentional, aiming to manipulate public perception for political advantage.

Getting beyond the fact-check

The urgency of combating disinformation has diminished, leading to confusion and ineffective strategies.

With Trump's Return, Combating Corporate News Disinformation Is More Urgent Than Ever

Misinformation is accidental, whereas disinformation is intentional, aiming to manipulate public perception for political advantage.
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Democrats warm to conservative media after rough 2024

Democrats need to engage with alternative media to connect with broader audiences and counter conservative messaging.

The Journal News | lohud.com | Westchester, Rockland, Putnam news

The Journal News and lohud.com: Get the latest news, information, sports, food, entertainment, real estate, video and opinion in Westchester, Rockland and Putnam, New York.

Bargaining code battle shifts to European copyright law, taxes also under consideration - Poynter

Global publishers are pressing for compensation from media platforms.
Australia leads with legislation pushing for digital news compensation.
Countries are uniting against tech giants for equitable news distribution.
France mandates transparency in Google's use of publishers' content.

Dan Abrams on End of NewsNation Show, Fractured Media Industry, and How to Cover Trump 2.0

Dan Abrams announced the end of his nightly show on NewsNation to focus on other ventures and the future of media, particularly YouTube.

The most-read news stories of 2024? Lots of politics but some surprises, too - Poynter

In 2023, political stories dominated engagement, but surprising narratives like true romance and crime captured readers' attention just as effectively.

Why news consumers are a goldmine for advertisers

Targeting engaged news consumers allows advertisers to effectively capture attention and enhance campaign success.

Government shutdown fight captures difference between media and reporting

Elon Musk's control over information on X significantly influences political outcomes, as displayed by the recent government funding debate.

Data and context makes a comeback

Contextual data can enhance understanding in a personalized media landscape.
Information services can bridge perception gaps in data-driven decisions.
Yahoo aims to create solutions that combine contextual data with personalized recommendations.

Media Briefing: The top trends in the media industry in 2024

In 2024, media companies generally increased revenues despite a challenging ad market, showing resilience and optimism for future growth.

People won't "like" you

Media faces challenges engaging audiences in a fragmented ecosystem with short attention spans amid news fatigue.
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