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fromDigiday
1 day 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.
Higher education
fromPoynter
19 hours ago

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.
Film
fromABC7 Los Angeles
12 hours ago

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.
Startup companies
fromForbes
5 hours ago

30 Under 30 Europe Media & Marketing 2026: How Gen AI And The Creator Economy Are Forging The Next Frontier Of Media

Marius Meiners co-founded Peec.ai, an AI startup that helps brands optimize their presence in chatbot responses.
Artificial intelligence
fromThe Nation
19 hours ago

How a "New York Times" Puff Piece Missed the Toxic Creed of the Tech Oligarchy

The New York Times profiled a questionable AI healthcare start-up, Medvi, overlooking serious legal and ethical concerns behind its business model.
US Elections
fromBuzzFeed
1 day ago

I Was A Lifelong Progressive. Then I Started Listening To Bari Weiss - And Everything Changed.

Experiencing a 'red pill' awakening leads individuals to abandon liberal values for conservatism or far-right beliefs.
Arts
fromHarvard Gazette
3 days ago

Getting to know your colleagues' creative side - Harvard Gazette

Harvard's annual Staff Art Show showcases the artistic talents of 215 staff members across multiple campus locations.
NYC startup
fromFuturism
3 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.
#cnn
Media industry
fromVariety
16 hours ago

CNN Hires New York Times Chief Data Scientist Chris Wiggins to Head AI Team

Chris Wiggins has been appointed as CNN's head of machine learning and AI science to enhance digital operations and user experiences.
Media industry
fromVariety
16 hours ago

CNN Hires New York Times Chief Data Scientist Chris Wiggins to Head AI Team

Chris Wiggins has been appointed as CNN's head of machine learning and AI science to enhance digital operations and user experiences.
fromPrx
4 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
#ai-in-writing
Writing
fromFuturism
4 days ago

We Talked to a Writer Accused of Publishing An AI-Generated Essay in The New York Times

AI was involved in the conceptualization and editing of a personal essay published in the New York Times.
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.
Writing
fromFuturism
4 days ago

We Talked to a Writer Accused of Publishing An AI-Generated Essay in The New York Times

AI was involved in the conceptualization and editing of a personal essay published in the New York Times.
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.
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.
#trump
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 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
5 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.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 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
5 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.
History
fromThe New Yorker
6 days ago

The Age-Old Urge to Destroy Technology

Resistance to technology has historical roots, exemplified by groups like the Luddites and CLODO, who opposed technological encroachments on society.
Germany politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

A full-on embrace': how the EU's largest news publisher fell in love with the US

States respecting the rule of law should prioritize trade among themselves rather than engaging with authoritarian leaders.
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
15 hours ago

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.
Science
fromHarvard Gazette
6 days ago

The questions that keep scientists up at night - Harvard Gazette

Major unanswered questions in various scientific fields continue to challenge researchers, highlighting the limits of current knowledge and the potential impact of future discoveries.
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.
Higher education
fromHarvard Gazette
3 days ago

Harvard leaders salute National Security Fellows - Harvard Gazette

Harvard maintains a strong connection with the military through shared values and the service of students and alumni over the years.
fromHarvard Gazette
1 week ago

Writing us back from the brink - Harvard Gazette

"We're talking about political leaders who were moved by an enormous sense of responsibility and fear for the world."
Russo-Ukrainian War
#ai-in-journalism
fromPoynter
1 week ago
Education

Journalism students are more skeptical of AI than you might think - Poynter

fromFuturism
6 days ago
Media industry

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

fromPoynter
1 week ago
Media industry

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

fromPoynter
2 weeks ago
Media industry

AI advice from journalists who stopped talking and started building - Poynter

Education
fromPoynter
1 week ago

Journalism students are more skeptical of AI than you might think - Poynter

Finding a balanced approach to using AI in journalism is essential for ethical practices and effective learning.
Media industry
fromFuturism
6 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
fromPoynter
2 weeks ago

AI advice from journalists who stopped talking and started building - Poynter

90% of AI engineering applications received by Texas Tribune were ineffective, highlighting challenges in AI's integration into newsrooms.
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

New York Times Journalist Maggie Haberman to Drop New Trump Expose Regime Change' With Jonathan Swan in June

The book takes readers inside secret deliberations of a president who has fundamentally altered the nature of the office he holds and, with it, how the rest of the world understands American power.
US Elections
Media industry
fromThe Verge
20 hours 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.
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.
fromCity Limits
3 weeks ago

New Investigative Reporting Fund Honors Late Journalist Tom Robbins

What makes reporting the greatest job in the world is that you get to talk to people and hear their stories. Writing for City Limits allowed me to be a witness to the battles everyday New Yorkers were waging in neighborhoods throughout the city.
Roam Research
#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
4 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
4 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
4 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
4 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
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Celebrity on celebrity: are we losing the art of the big star interview?

Wealthy businesspeople are increasingly held accountable, yet interviews among elites lack critical perspective and often become mutual admiration sessions.
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.
#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.
fromPoynter
1 month ago
Media industry

Be a lifelong student, say the hard things and more practical tips for journalists - Poynter

Media industry
fromNieman Lab
6 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.
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.
fromPoynter
1 month ago
Media industry

Be a lifelong student, say the hard things and more practical tips for journalists - Poynter

Media industry
fromNieman Lab
4 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
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
fromPoynter
4 days ago

Q&A: What Tucker Carlson's path reveals about where journalism is headed - Poynter

Tucker Carlson's career exemplifies the decline of journalism and the rise of media influencers over traditional journalists.
Media industry
fromPoynter
6 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.
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
1 week 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.
Media industry
fromIntelligencer
1 week ago

Does the New York Times Need a Magazine?

T Magazine thrives on Hanya Yanagihara's unique vision, attracting luxury advertisers despite its niche appeal and limited readership.
fromPoynter
2 months ago

I'm a community journalist in New York City. Here's why Mamdani's 'influencer presser' stung. - Poynter

Epicenter, a multiplatform community and news organization founded during the pandemic to help New Yorkers navigate COVID-19 while spotlighting arts, small businesses and ensuring resources reached those who needed them most, has faced this challenge repeatedly. Community, ethnic and small media outlets have long struggled to get responses from government and corporate press teams that prioritize outlets with perceived scale and reach.
New York City
Tech industry
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

Google partners with Columbia Journalism School for leadership programme in APAC

Google will launch a fellowship for mid-career APAC journalists to teach business, publishing, technology, monetization, and data skills for newsroom leadership.
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.
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.
fromPrx
1 month ago

The World

The US Supreme Court has struck down much of the Trump administration's tariffs on foreign goods, which have been a cornerstone of its trade and foreign policies. Also, Iran prepares for a possible US military strike. And, the International Energy Agency has removed climate change from its list of priorities for the next two years, following threats from the US
World news
World news
fromPrx
2 months ago

The World

US efforts to control Greenland spark protests; Julio Iglesias faces abuse allegations; Martin Luther King Jr.'s global anti-oppression legacy and an African independence leader's story
Media industry
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Why societal change and technology may be key to Americans regaining trust in the news media

New models for news dissemination are needed to restore trust and adapt to younger consumers' habits.
Media industry
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Schneps Media: Empowering the next generation of storytellers

Schneps Media's internship program empowers emerging journalists by providing hands-on experience, mentorship, and real-world storytelling opportunities that build confidence and professional skills.
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
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.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Mediaite One Sheet: New Smartphone Video? New Narrative Battle

Every weekday, Mediaite's team of media-savvy writers and editors will sift through the dozens of media newsletters and curate all of the day's best content in easily-digestible fashion complete with insider knowledge and smart takes, all delivered to your inbox. Yes, we will sort through all the unique takes (and sort out the aggregation) and become your ultimate meta media newsletter, the single place you need to stay on top of everything in the media/politics newsletter world.
Media industry
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
#new-york-times
fromIntelligencer
2 months ago

Inside the Washington Post's Existential Meltdown

The ostensible reason for the layoffs is that the Post, like many other newspapers, is losing money. But unlike other newspapers, the Post is also in the midst of a demoralizing destruction of its brand that has alienated hundreds of thousands of subscribers and left even its staff unsure what the paper is trying to do, both journalistically and business-wise.
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