Tag: media_industry
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Media Monitor: FCC Chair's White House Ties, Plagiarism Scandal, Trump's Media Attacks, and Telemundo Executive's Death Highlight Media News
Poynter reports on FCC Chair Brendan Carr's frequent White House meetings, a plagiarism scandal involving Ross Barkan, President Trump's attacks on female journalists, and the tragic death of Telemundo executive José Suárez.
Politics and GovernmentMediaBusinessWorldGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentLegalEconomyDigital and Print Publishing Brendan CarrFCCDonald TrumpPlagiarismRoss BarkanTelemundoMedia IndustryPoynter.org
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Media Monitor: Poynter Reports on AI Ethics, NABJ Awards, and Broken Trust with White House Press
Poynter is reporting on the ethical implications of AI use in journalism, the National Association of Black Journalists' "Thumbs Down" awards, and the White House's broken trust with the press pool.
MediaScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentArtificial IntelligenceDigital and Print PublishingGeneral PoliticsSocial IssuesWhite House Journalism EthicsFinancial TimesNational Association of Black JournalistsWhite House Press CorpsDonald TrumpMedia IndustryPoynter.org
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MOME Commissioner Highlights Growth and Access in NYC Media and Entertainment
MOME Commissioner Rafael Espinal details initiatives to boost NYC's media and entertainment, including free training, film tax credits, and new festivals, positioning the city as a premier filming destination and expanding access for New Yorkers.
MediaEntertainmentBusinessPolitics and Government Rafael EspinalMOMENew York CityMedia IndustryEntertainment IndustryFilm ProductionALZA FestivalNY Music Month
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Media Monitor: News Organizations Embrace Creator Collaborations for Community Engagement, Revenue
Poynter reports on a growing trend of journalist-creator collaborations, highlighting a new project between New York Public Radio and URL Media focused on community events and revenue initiatives.
MediaBusinessScience & TechnologyDigital and Print PublishingEconomyArtificial IntelligenceEducationSocial Issues JournalismMedia IndustryContent CreatorsNew York Public RadioURL MediaCommunity EngagementRevenue ModelsKristen Hare | Poynter
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Digital Content Next Highlights Publisher Strategies for Revenue Growth and Audience Engagement
Digital Content Next's "InContext" newsletter explores how publishers are boosting revenue and audience engagement. Key topics include newsletter-first strategies, content licensing opportunities with AI, and insights into paid subscriber value.
BusinessMediaScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentDigital and Print PublishingEconomyArtificial IntelligenceComputers and InternetFederal GovernmentEducation Digital Content NextPublishingNewslettersContent LicensingSubscriber ValueMedia IndustryDCN Next Summit
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Media Monitor: "60 Minutes" Makes Key Hires Amid Turmoil, Including Conservative Columnist Ross Douthat
Poynter reports on significant changes at "60 Minutes," including the controversial hiring of conservative columnist Ross Douthat, and highlights CNN's Kaitlan Collins' unflappable professionalism in the face of President Trump's attacks.
MediaPolitics and GovernmentFilm and TVDigital and Print PublishingMedia CrisisGeneral Politics 60 MinutesCBS NewsRoss DouthatKaitlan CollinsDonald TrumpJournalismMedia IndustryPoynter.org
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Media Monitor: Savannah Guthrie Pleads for Mother; WHCA Dinner Criticized; CBS News Accused of Bias
Poynter is reporting on Savannah Guthrie's emotional plea for her missing mother, criticism of the White House Correspondents' Association dinner, and former "60 Minutes" correspondent Cecilia Vega's claims of political bias at CBS News.
MediaPolitics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementBusinessDigital and Print PublishingMedia CrisisMedia BiasFederal GovernmentLegal Savannah GuthrieNancy GuthrieWhite House Correspondents' AssociationDonald TrumpJournalismMedia IndustryBuzzFeed LayoffsPoynter.org
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Sony Pictures Invites Public to Explore New Entertainment Offerings
Sony Pictures encourages audiences to discover its latest offerings across movies, trailers, home entertainment, TV, and soundtracks, providing a broad update on its diverse media portfolio.
EntertainmentMediaBusinessFilm and TVMusicDigital and Print Publishing Sony PicturesMoviesTelevisionSoundtracksHome EntertainmentMedia Industry
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Digital Publishers Focus on Explainers, Video, and Apps for Growth
Digital Content Next's "InContext" newsletter reveals key digital publishing trends. Publishers are leveraging explainers for audience growth, streamlining video operations for revenue, and using apps to deepen engagement and retention.
BusinessMediaScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentEconomyComputers and InternetDigital and Print PublishingArtificial IntelligenceLegal Digital PublishingAudience EngagementVideo MonetizationMobile ApplicationsContent StrategyExplainersMedia IndustryDigital Content Next
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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.
MediaBusinessPolitics and GovernmentSportDigital and Print PublishingMedia CrisisEconomyLegalEducation CNNPaula ReidESPNMichael Pennel Jr.Media IndustryJournalismMergers and AcquisitionsPoynter.org
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Media Monitor: Poynter Details Upheaval at CBS News, CNN Amid Paramount Merger; Trump Slams New Book
Poynter reports on significant changes at CBS News and the anticipated impact on CNN from Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, alongside President Trump's reaction to a new book.
MediaPolitics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsWhite HouseRepublican PartyElectionFilm and TVEmployment and Labor CBS NewsCNNBari WeissDonald TrumpMedia IndustryMergers and AcquisitionsJD VancePoynter.org
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Media Monitor: Camp Mystic files for bankruptcy; WNBA's Caitlin Clark controversy continues; Jay Williams addresses awkward NBA Draft comments
Poynter reports Camp Mystic filed for bankruptcy after a deadly flood, the WNBA faces criticism over its handling of Caitlin Clark, and Jay Williams found NBA Draft comments about his accident uncomfortable.
MediaSportBusinessLaw EnforcementLegalEducationDigital and Print PublishingComputers and InternetMedia CrisisSocial Issues Camp MysticWNBACaitlin ClarkNBA DraftJay WilliamsMedia IndustrySports BroadcastingPoynter.org
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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.
Politics and GovernmentMediaSportGeneral PoliticsWhite HouseFederal GovernmentDigital and Print PublishingFilm and TVMedia Crisis Donald TrumpPress FreedomJournalismSubpoenasMedia IndustryRegime ChangeThe Daily WirePoynter.org
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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.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessMediaGeneral PoliticsWhite HouseDigital and Print PublishingFilm and TVMedia BiasLegal Jeff BezosThe Washington PostDonald TrumpRegime ChangeMedia IndustryJournalismPolitical NewsPoynter.org
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Media Monitor: Poynter Reports on Fact-Checking Conference, US-Iran Deal Reactions, and World Cup Coverage Dispute
Poynter is reporting on the GlobalFact 2026 conference, media reactions to a US-Iran agreement, and a dispute between Fox Sports and ESPN over World Cup coverage, alongside an invitation for reader questions on journalism practices.
MediaPolitics and GovernmentSportWorldDigital and Print PublishingGeneral PoliticsMiddle EastEuropeArtificial IntelligenceEconomy Poynter InstituteJournalism EthicsFact-CheckingGlobalFact 2026US-Iran RelationsWorld Cup CoverageMedia IndustryPoynter.org
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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.
MediaHealthScience & TechnologyBusinessEducationArtificial IntelligenceMedical ScienceDigital and Print PublishingSocial Issues PoynterJournalismFellowshipsBrain HealthUniversity of MarylandMedia IndustryKristen Hare | Poynter
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Media Monitor: Justice Department Approves Major Media Merger
The Washington Post reports the Justice Department approved Paramount Skydance's $110 billion deal to buy Warner Bros. Discovery, a merger set to reshape Hollywood and the television news landscape.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentMediaEntertainmentFederal GovernmentEconomyFinancial MarketsFilm and TVGeneral Politics Paramount SkydanceWarner Bros. DiscoveryJustice DepartmentMergerAntitrustHollywoodMedia IndustryThe Washington Post
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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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Media Monitor: Poynter reports on Trump's election fraud narrative, CBS News leadership, nonprofit media challenges, and Austin Tice family statement
Poynter is reporting on President Donald Trump's renewed election fraud claims, leadership changes at CBS News, challenges faced by nonprofit media, and a statement from Austin Tice's family regarding his detention in Iran.
Politics and GovernmentMediaSportWorld Donald TrumpElection FraudMedia IndustryCBS NewsNonprofit NewsAustin TiceNBA FinalsPoynter.org
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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.
MediaPolitics and GovernmentSportBusinessGeneral PoliticsElectionDigital and Print PublishingMedia CrisisRepublican Party CBS NewsDonald TrumpLos Angeles Mayoral RaceMedia IndustryJournalismOutKickDianna RussiniPoynter.org
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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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Digital Content Next Examines Media's Fight for Value in a Tech-Dominated Landscape
Digital Content Next's latest insights reveal media companies' struggle against tech giants' ad dominance, the need for streaming transparency, and evolving consumer subscription choices, urging strategic adaptation for value capture.
BusinessMediaScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentDigital and Print PublishingArtificial IntelligenceEconomyFilm and TVGeneral PoliticsFederal Government Digital Content NextDigital AdvertisingStreaming TVSubscriptionsMedia IndustryContent Monetization
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Media Monitor: Washington Post reports on CBS News editor's comments regarding Scott Pelley's firing
The Washington Post reports CBS News editor in chief Bari Weiss claimed she tried to reconcile with Scott Pelley before his firing, a claim he disputes.
MediaBusinessDigital and Print PublishingEmployment and LaborMedia Crisis Bari WeissScott PelleyCBS NewsThe Washington Post60 MinutesFiringMedia Industry
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Media Monitor: CBS News Fires Scott Pelley After Leadership Criticism
USA TODAY reports that CBS News has fired veteran '60 Minutes' correspondent Scott Pelley. The dismissal reportedly occurred after Pelley criticized new CBS leadership in a heated meeting.
MediaBusinessEmployment and Labor Scott PelleyCBS News60 MinutesJournalismTelevisionEmployment TerminationMedia IndustryUSA TODAY
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Media Monitor: Crooks and Liars Reports on Newark Protests, Supreme Court Ruling, and Transgender Military Ban
Crooks and Liars is reporting on police actions in Newark, a Supreme Court decision impacting a former Trump aide, and a federal court blocking a transgender military ban, among other national and international news.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementMediaGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentRepublican PartyLegalMilitaryElection Newark ProtestsSupreme Court RulingsDonald TrumpTransgender Military BanU.S.-Israel MilitaryIran Nuclear NegotiationsMedia IndustryCrooks and Liars
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Penn Study Uncovers Competing Visions for Nonprofit Journalism
Penn researchers reveal two visions for nonprofit journalism in Pennsylvania: restoring lost local news coverage or building democratically accountable models. This study addresses the ongoing crisis in local media.
MediaHealthEducationWorldDigital and Print PublishingMedical ScienceLegalSocial IssuesEnvironment Nonprofit journalismLocal newsJournalism crisisUniversity of PennsylvaniaVictor PickardPennsylvaniaMedia industry
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Media Monitor: Major Shakeup at "60 Minutes" Sparks Controversy at CBS News
Poynter is reporting a significant overhaul at "60 Minutes," with executive producer Tanya Simon and correspondents fired, and new leadership facing accusations of political bias and censorship.
MediaPolitics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyGeneral PoliticsDigital and Print PublishingArtificial IntelligenceLegalMedia Crisis 60 MinutesCBS NewsBari WeissNick BiltonJournalismMedia IndustryCensorshipPoynter.org
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Media Monitor: "60 Minutes" Correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi Departs Amid Controversy, Citing Retaliation
Poynter reports on Sharyn Alfonsi's departure from "60 Minutes" amid claims of retaliation, a $400,000 settlement at Condé Nast, and Dr. Jill Biden's concerns about former President Joe Biden's debate performance.
MediaPolitics and GovernmentBusinessSportDigital and Print PublishingFilm and TVGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEmployment and LaborElection Sharyn Alfonsi60 MinutesCBS NewsMedia IndustryCondé NastJoy BeharSports EmmysTom Jones I Poynter
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Media Monitor: Trump Administration Seeks Broader Leak Crackdown, CBS Ignores Colbert Finale, Guardian U.S. Reports Record Revenue
Poynter reports the Trump administration is proposing a government-wide nondisclosure agreement to curb leaks. It also highlights CBS News' decision to omit coverage of Stephen Colbert's finale and The Guardian U.S.'s record revenue.
Politics and GovernmentMediaBusinessGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentDigital and Print PublishingFilm and TVComputers and InternetLegal Donald TrumpLeaksNondisclosure AgreementStephen ColbertCBS NewsThe GuardianMedia IndustryPoynter.org
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Media Monitor: Colbert Returns to Public Access, Pope Warns on AI, CBS Radio Ends Broadcasts
Poynter reports on Stephen Colbert's public access TV appearance, Pope Leo XIV's encyclical warning about AI dangers, and the closure of CBS News Radio after nearly a century, citing economic challenges.
MediaScience & TechnologyEntertainmentBusinessFilm and TVArtificial IntelligenceEconomyDigital and Print PublishingGeneral Politics Stephen ColbertPope Leo XIVCBS News RadioLate ShowMedia IndustryMonroe, MichiganPoynter.org