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Media industry

YouTube expands C-SPAN partnership

fromTechCrunch

6 hours ago

YouTube livestreams will now hold back ads during peak engagement to protect the vibe | TechCrunch

YouTube will hold back ads during peak chat engagement to enhance viewer experience and reward supporters with ad-free moments.

fromTNW | Next-Featured

4 hours ago

YouTube pauses livestream ads during peak engagement to protect the vibe

YouTube will pause ads during peak chat engagement in livestreams to enhance viewer experience.

fromwww.socialmediatoday.com

YouTube expands C-SPAN partnership

YouTube expands partnership with C-SPAN to enhance access to civic content and political events for U.S. viewers.

Student journalists may produce a quarter million bylines a year. Here's what that looks like - Poynter

Student journalists are actively producing a significant volume of work, contributing to campus life and press freedom despite challenges faced by student media.

fromThe Nation

US politics

The Future of the Fourth Estate

Higher education

Student journalists may produce a quarter million bylines a year. Here's what that looks like - Poynter

Student journalists are actively producing a significant volume of work, contributing to campus life and press freedom despite challenges faced by student media.

fromThe Nation

US politics

The Future of the Fourth Estate

more#student-journalism

Europe politics

fromPrx

The World

Hungary's election results show a significant shift as Peter Magyar defeats Viktor Orban after four terms.

Film

fromABC7 Los Angeles

fromEast Bay Express | Oakland, Berkeley & Alameda

Beyond breaking news: local reporter follows his passion for film making

Sean Au emphasizes the emotional connection movies create between characters and audiences, inspiring his journey as a filmmaker.

Artificial intelligence

fromwww.nytimes.com

6 hours ago

Video: Why Is Everyone Spooked by Claude Mythos Preview?

Claude Mythos Preview by Anthropic can identify zero-day exploits in software faster than human teams, raising significant implications for cybersecurity.

Books

1 hour ago

She told the truth anyway

Oubria Tronshaw expresses her identity through self-made clothing and personal storytelling, reflecting on her complex family dynamics and relationships.

fromwww.mediaite.com

10 hours ago

CNN Anchor Flat-Out Calls Trump Liar Over Bonkers Jesus Post: He Deleted It and Lied About It'

Phillip: Tonight, an uncharacteristic move by President Trump after significant blowback from both the left and the right, he's now deleted this A.I.-generated post depicting himself as Jesus. But according to him, that isn't the likeness of Jesus.

Humor

Creator content has become critical for retail media networks

Retail media and the creator economy are increasingly interconnected, enhancing advertising effectiveness through data-driven creator partnerships.

fromModern Retail

Creator content has become critical for retail media networks

Retail media and the creator economy are increasingly interconnected, enhancing advertising effectiveness through data-driven creator partnerships.

Creator content has become critical for retail media networks

Retail media and the creator economy are increasingly interconnected, enhancing advertising effectiveness through data-driven creator partnerships.

fromModern Retail

Creator content has become critical for retail media networks

Retail media and the creator economy are increasingly interconnected, enhancing advertising effectiveness through data-driven creator partnerships.

more#retail-media

fromwww.theguardian.com

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

fromMission Local

12 hours ago

Mission Local names Joe Rivano Barros as executive editor

"Joe is so goddamn competent he has almost made me rethink my position on Stanford University. Almost. In Joe, you've got a man with the talent of three men able to do the work of six men. I'm thrilled to see him succeed, and we're all succeeding because of him."

Mission District

Online marketing

On3 Tries AI Recommendations To Keep Engagement In Its Home Court

Publishers are focusing on maximizing revenue per session to counteract declines in traffic from search and social media.

fromIndependent

Kirsty Blake Knox: The new RTE Radio 1 jingles are underwhelming - no wonder Oliver Callan sounds unimpressed

Oliver Callan's bemusement with the new jingle reflects a broader sentiment about its unexpected similarity to Eurovision background music, which may not align with audience expectations.

London music

Television

fromThe Atlantic

2 days ago

Seven Documentaries for Fans of Fiction

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

fromBloomberglaw

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

fromPrx

fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News

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

Portland

Local News Day celebrates the journalism that strengthens our communities * Oregon ArtsWatch

Local News Day celebrates the importance of local journalism in strengthening community connections and civic engagement.

#social-media

8 hours ago

Media industry

Social traffic kinda stinks for news publishers now, in 3 charts

fromEntrepreneur

3 days ago

This Social Media Tactic Turns Followers Into Devoted Superfans

Real customer loyalty is built on consistency, not just chasing viral moments.

Media industry

BREAKING: These are the kinds of news tweets that perform best

8 hours ago

Social traffic kinda stinks for news publishers now, in 3 charts

Social media traffic to news publishers has significantly declined, with Twitter traffic down 70% since 2022.

fromEntrepreneur

3 days ago

This Social Media Tactic Turns Followers Into Devoted Superfans

Real customer loyalty is built on consistency, not just chasing viral moments.

BREAKING: These are the kinds of news tweets that perform best

Links in tweets negatively impact engagement for news publishers.

more#social-media

#programmatic-advertising

4 hours ago

'How could you ask me that question?' Looksmaxxer Clavicular storms out of '60 minutes' interview

Clavicular, a looksmaxxer, uses extreme methods for self-improvement and rejects ties to the incel community despite controversial actions.

11 hours ago

Programmatic Live Sports Buying Is Starting To Get Less Complicated | AdExchanger

Live sports presents significant programmatic advertising opportunities, despite challenges in the buying process.

Hearst Built A Unified Ad Marketplace To Simplify Omnichannel News Buys | AdExchanger

Hearst is creating a unified programmatic marketplace for its news properties to simplify local news advertising and adapt to market changes.

11 hours ago

Programmatic Live Sports Buying Is Starting To Get Less Complicated | AdExchanger

Live sports presents significant programmatic advertising opportunities, despite challenges in the buying process.

more#programmatic-advertising

Hearst Built A Unified Ad Marketplace To Simplify Omnichannel News Buys | AdExchanger

Hearst is creating a unified programmatic marketplace for its news properties to simplify local news advertising and adapt to market changes.

fromThedrum

22 hours ago

A Blueprint for the Future of TV Advertising

Clichés, assumed wisdom, best practices, and dogma hinder innovation in the media industry, necessitating courage and creativity for future success.

Podcast

fromRAIN News

fromSan Francisco Bay Times

TV podcast consumption: A new audience study

13% of American households consume podcasts on TV, particularly within Netflix households.

Television

The World of Broadcasting as Depicted on the Big and Little Screen - San Francisco Bay Times

Movies like 'A Face in the Crowd' and 'Network' accurately depict the broadcasting industry's cruelty and complexities.

'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.

fromThedrum

9 hours ago

Social media marketing

5 Tips to Amplify your Social Strategy

Social media is essential for brands to engage audiences and grow their business through a multichannel approach and consistent content delivery.

fromThedrum

19 hours ago

impact.com acquires Pressboard, providing publishers with a best-in-class platform for branded content as digital advertising is deprioritised

Acquisition enhances publishers' tools to adapt to changing consumer attitudes towards advertising, improving partnerships and revenue generation.

fromVariety

Nielsen Names Roberto Ruiz Head of Measurement Science

Roberto Ruiz has been appointed head of measurement science at Nielsen to enhance viewer activity measurement across media platforms.

fromInman

The 'Carl's a mess' trend shows conversation outperforms

Earning attention requires participation and relatability, as cultural trends reflect real behaviors and invite audience engagement.

Independent journalists are mission-driven, but financially strained, a new report says

Financial sustainability remains elusive for creator journalists, with many struggling to fund their lifestyles through content creation alone.

The Price And Promo Paradox; YouTube's Interactive TV Push | AdExchanger

Online advertisers must balance product pricing and ad spending to maintain market presence and customer engagement.

2 hours ago

The Baltimore Banner's parent nonprofit acquires the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will not shut down as it is acquired by the Venetoulis Institute for Local Journalism.

fromAol

3 ways PR teams can understand how AI sees their brand

AI is reshaping brand perception, requiring PR teams to understand AI-generated narratives for effective communication strategies.

fromWIRED

8 hours ago

The FCC Has a Fast Lane for Complaints About Trump's Media Critics

A conservative legal group expedited a complaint against Jimmy Kimmel and ABC by directly contacting the FCC chairman's office, bypassing standard procedures.

fromForbes

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.

Digiday+ Research: Publishers favor generative AI over predictive AI

Publishers prefer generative AI over predictive AI for various workflows, finding it more effective in editorial tasks and creative processes.

Digiday+ Research: Publishers favor generative AI over predictive AI

Publishers prefer generative AI over predictive AI for various workflows, finding it more effective for tasks like sales, creative production, and marketing.

Digiday+ Research: Publishers favor generative AI over predictive AI

Publishers prefer generative AI over predictive AI for various workflows, finding it more effective in editorial tasks and creative processes.

Digiday+ Research: Publishers favor generative AI over predictive AI

Publishers prefer generative AI over predictive AI for various workflows, finding it more effective for tasks like sales, creative production, and marketing.

more#ai-in-publishing

fromThe Verge

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.

Miami Dolphins

fromDefector

1 month ago

I Am Standing By For News | Defector

NFL free agency's tampering period begins with teams already negotiating trades and signings before the official window opens, generating intense anticipation among fans.

fromTechCrunch

Flipboard's new 'social websites' help publishers and creators tap into the open social web | TechCrunch

Flipboard launched social websites, enabling creators to consolidate content and build communities around their work on decentralized platforms.

fromwww.aljazeera.com

2 days 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.

fromWIRED

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.

fromThe New Yorker

2 days ago

Could Jomboy Change the Way You Watch Baseball?

Major League Baseball acquired a minority stake in a media company founded by Jimmy O'Brien to attract younger fans.

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.

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.

US news

A scrappy story-sharing tool with local newsroom DNA gains traction

fromGothamist

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.

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.

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.

US news

A scrappy story-sharing tool with local newsroom DNA gains traction

fromGothamist

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.

How the Internet Broke Everyone's Bullshit Detectors

Synthetic media is reshaping information warfare, prioritizing speed and virality over accuracy in online content.

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.

#journalism

Media industry

How newsrooms are bringing their archives to life

News organizations are repurposing archives to create new stories and engage audiences, moving beyond simple reprints.

fromwww.dw.com

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.

How newsrooms are bringing their archives to life

News organizations are repurposing archives to create new stories and engage audiences, moving beyond simple reprints.

fromwww.dw.com

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.

more#journalism

fromThe Critic Magazine

The BBC needs competition | James Hodgkinson | The Critic Magazine

The BBC faces a crisis of trust due to multiple scandals and declining relevance among younger audiences.

fromRAIN News

APM / Streamguys join to launch new marketplace for podcasting and livestreaming

American Public Media and Streamguys launched the Inform Media Network to support noncommercial public media stations with a digital underwriting marketplace.

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.

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.

How will the consolidation of Indy TV stations change our city? - Poynter

News consolidation reduces the number of local stories and jobs, negatively impacting community journalism and audience trust.

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.

How AI agents are changing journalism

Working agentically with AI tools significantly enhances productivity and shifts focus from task execution to outcome management.

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.

2 weeks ago

Nonprofit news outlets had a strong traffic month in January

Colorado Sun's traffic surged 53% in January due to engaging local stories and events.

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.

fromPew Research Center

3 weeks ago

Where do Americans look first for breaking news information? | Pew Research Center

Americans primarily seek breaking news information from news organizations, search engines, and social media.

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.

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

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.

fromwww.dw.com

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.