Tag: journalism
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Media Monitor: CNN's Future, Air Force One Switch, and Merger Challenges Highlighted by Poynter
Poynter reports on the uncertain future of CNN amid Paramount's acquisition, the controversy surrounding President Trump's Air Force One switch, and legal challenges to the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger.
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Media Monitor: Washington Post Wins Trump Defamation Suit; NYT Launches Local Newsletter; "60 Minutes" Seeks New Correspondents
Poynter reports The Washington Post defeated a $3.8 billion defamation suit from Trump Media. The New York Times is launching a local newsletter, and '60 Minutes' is looking to fill correspondent positions. Donald Trump also claimed to be 'No. 1…
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Media Monitor: Local News Trust Declines, University of Maryland Launches AI Journalism Series
Poynter highlights a Pew Research Center report indicating a significant decline in American trust and perceived importance of local news, particularly among Republicans. It also noted a new University of Maryland webinar series on journalism and AI.
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Media Monitor: Trump's Role in FIFA World Cup Reversal, Lincoln Memorial Vandalism Claims, and Free Press Debates Highlight Media Reports
Poynter highlights media reports on President Trump's alleged intervention in a FIFA World Cup red card reversal, scrutiny of Lincoln Memorial vandalism claims, and discussions on the importance of a free press.
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Media Monitor: Newsweek Promotes Membership Offer
Newsweek's Editor-in-Chief, Jennifer H. Cunningham, announced a limited-time membership offer. The email promoted a discounted annual subscription for $39, encouraging support for independent journalism, but did not include any news content.
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Media Monitor: Newsweek Offers Independence Day Membership Discount
Newsweek is offering a limited-time Independence Day discount on annual memberships, according to an email from Editor-in-Chief Jennifer H. Cunningham.
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Media Monitor: CNN Talent Departs Amid Merger Uncertainty; ESPN Retracts Story
Poynter reports CNN's Paula Reid is leaving due to uncertainty surrounding the Warner Bros. Discovery-Paramount merger. It also details ESPN's retraction of a story about NFL player Michael Pennel Jr. due to errors.
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Media Monitor: Newsrooms Find Success Covering Political Polarization with Nuanced Approaches
Poynter reports on newsrooms' successful strategies for covering political polarization, emphasizing nuanced reporting and finding common ground, according to feedback from participating organizations like the Maine Trust for Local News and The Seattle Times.
Politics and GovernmentMediaScience & TechnologyGeneral PoliticsEducationSocial IssuesEnvironmentElectionComputers and Internet Political PolarizationJournalismNewsroomsMaine Trust for Local NewsChristian NationalismSchool BoardsThe Seattle TimesKristen Hare | Poynter
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Media Monitor: Supreme Court Rules on Press Freedom, Executive Power, and Trump Cases; Comcast Announces NBCUniversal Spinoff
Poynter reports the Supreme Court made key rulings on press freedom, presidential power, and a Trump defamation case. It also covers Comcast's NBCUniversal spinoff and the return of Mike Golic Sr. and Jr. to ESPN Radio.
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Media Monitor: White House Attempted to Force Journalists to Reveal Sources, New Trump Book Released
Poynter reports on the White House's attempt to subpoena journalists for sources, the release of a new book on President Trump, and The Daily Wire's IPO plans, among other media news.
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Media Monitor: Bezos called Washington Post "worst investment," Trump settled defamation suit for $16 million
Poynter is reporting on revelations from an upcoming book about the Trump administration, including Jeff Bezos' frustrations with The Washington Post and a significant defamation settlement.
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Media Monitor: Poynter Launches Brain Health Fellowship, UMD Offers AI Journalism Webinars
Poynter announced a new fellowship for journalists focusing on brain health and research. Separately, the University of Maryland is launching a webinar series on journalism's business model in the age of AI.
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Media Monitor: TIME Magazine Relaunches "The Brief" Newsletter with Expanded Content
TIME magazine is relaunching its "The Brief" newsletter with expanded daily content, including exclusive stories, analysis, and culture reporting. Editor Richard Hall, a former Middle East correspondent, will lead the revamped publication.
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Media Monitor: Hacks/Hackers announces AI x Visual Journalism Forum, highlights AI use in newsrooms
Hacks/Hackers reports on open registration for its AI x Visual Journalism Forum in Los Angeles and shares insights from newsrooms using AI to uncover local stories and tips for identifying AI avatars.
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Melvin McCray III Empowers Harlem Community to Document Family Histories
Award-winning journalist Melvin McCray III launches "Harlem Through My Eyes" and "Family History Community Workshop" series at Columbia University, empowering the Uptown community to create family photo books and documentaries, preserving local legacies.
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Media Monitor: Poynter announces new brain health fellowship, UMD launches AI journalism series
Poynter is launching a new fellowship for journalists to cover brain health and research. The University of Maryland also announced a webinar series on journalism business models and AI.
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Media Monitor: The Washington Post Promotes Subscription Service
The Washington Post is encouraging readers to subscribe for unlimited access to its reporting, including political and international coverage, for $29 for the first year.
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Media Monitor: Poynter Reports on Velshi's New Role, U.S.-Iran Deal, Media Merger, and Shalit's Passing
Poynter reports on Ali Velshi's new role at MS NOW's '11th Hour,' President Trump's Iran deal announcement countered by CNN, the DOJ's approval of the Paramount-WBD merger, and the passing of 'Today' show critic Gene Shalit.
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Media Monitor: Media Mergers and AI Threaten News Archives, Poynter Reports
Poynter is reporting that media mergers, like the potential Paramount-Warner deal, and AI scraping concerns are jeopardizing access to vital news archives for journalists and historians.
MediaBusinessScience & TechnologyEconomyComputers and InternetArtificial IntelligenceDigital and Print PublishingEducation Media ArchivesJournalismNews PreservationParamount-Warner MergerInternet ArchivePoynterKristen Hare | Poynter
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Media Monitor: White House Rattled by Book Excerpt, "60 Minutes" Undergoes Changes, World Cup Kicks Off
Poynter reports on White House concerns over a new book detailing Trump's reaction to Epstein files, staffing changes at "60 Minutes," and the start of the World Cup in North America.
Politics and GovernmentMediaSportWhite HouseFederal GovernmentDigital and Print PublishingFilm and TVSocial Issues Donald TrumpJeffrey Epstein60 MinutesWorld CupMedia IndustryJournalismPoynter.org
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Former Foster Youth Lataya Rothmiller Champions Advocacy Through Journalism
Harlem journalist Lataya Rothmiller, a former foster youth, advocates for children in the system. Drawing on her personal journey, she champions safety, socialization, and uses media to amplify underrepresented voices.
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Chronicling America Expands Digital Newspaper Archive with Key Historical Titles
The Library of Congress's Chronicling America program has added significant historical newspapers, including the African American *California Eagle*, the suffragist *Women's Chronicle*, and the *Washington Daily News*, expanding access to diverse historical perspectives.
MediaPolitics and GovernmentDigital and Print PublishingSocial IssuesEducationGeneral PoliticsFederal Government Chronicling AmericaNational Digital Newspaper ProgramCalifornia EagleWomen's ChronicleWashington Daily NewsSan Antonio LightJournalismU.S. Library of Congress
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Media Monitor: CBS News Turmoil, Trump Election Claims, and Media Industry Shifts Reported by Poynter
Poynter reports on CBS News' internal struggles, President Trump's unsubstantiated claims about the Los Angeles mayoral election, and significant changes within the media industry, including Clay Travis's departure from OutKick.
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Geraldine Brooks Reflects on Journalism, Fiction, and Grief at Library of Congress Event
Geraldine Brooks, 2025 Library of Congress Prize for American Fiction recipient, discussed her career journey from foreign correspondent to Pulitzer-winning novelist, and how writing helped her navigate profound grief after her husband's death.
MediaBusinessEntertainmentPolitics and GovernmentDigital and Print PublishingGeneral PoliticsSocial IssuesEmployment and Labor Geraldine BrooksLibrary of CongressAmerican Fiction PrizeJournalismHistorical FictionGriefPulitzer PrizeU.S. Library of Congress
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Media Monitor: Pelley Accuses CBS News Leadership of Bias; Trump Walks Out of "Meet the Press" Interview
Poynter reports on Scott Pelley's accusations against CBS News leadership, President Trump's abrupt exit from a "Meet the Press" interview, and the extensive World Cup coverage planned by The Athletic.
Politics and GovernmentMediaSportGeneral PoliticsElectionMedia CrisisMedia BiasFilm and TVSocial Issues Scott PelleyCBS NewsDonald TrumpMeet the PressJournalismWorld CupMedia IndustryPoynter.org
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Media Monitor: NPR Announces Tiny Desk Concert Giveaway
NPR is offering a free-to-enter contest for a trip to its headquarters to see a live Tiny Desk Concert, with options for extra entries through donations supporting its journalism.
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Media Monitor: Poynter details reasons reporters don't confront Trump's insults, reports on "60 Minutes" turmoil, and other media news
Poynter is reporting on why journalists avoid direct confrontation with President Donald Trump's insults, the recent turmoil at CBS's "60 Minutes," and other media industry developments, including a new webinar series on AI in journalism.
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NPR Announces Contest for Exclusive Tiny Desk Concert Experience
NPR is hosting a free contest offering a trip to its Washington, D.C., headquarters for a live Tiny Desk Concert. Participants can gain extra entries by supporting NPR's essential journalism through donations and merchandise purchases.
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Media Monitor: CBS News Fires Scott Pelley Amid "60 Minutes" Turmoil; Trump Attacks CNN Reporter
Poynter is reporting significant upheaval at CBS News, including the firing of Scott Pelley from "60 Minutes" and allegations of political bias, alongside President Donald Trump's verbal attack on CNN's Kaitlan Collins.
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Media Monitor: Newsweek Reports on Middle East Strikes, California Standoff, and Political Races
Newsweek is reporting on escalating U.S.-Iran tensions, a fatal California bank standoff, key developments in California's gubernatorial and Los Angeles mayoral races, and Scott Pelley's departure from "60 Minutes".
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