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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.

Education

4 days 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.

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NYT Cuts Ties With Writer as Scrutiny of AI Content Grows

The New York Times severed ties with a freelance writer for using AI to draft a book review that plagiarized another publication.

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.

Education

4 days 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.

fromFuturism

NYT Cuts Ties With Writer as Scrutiny of AI Content Grows

The New York Times severed ties with a freelance writer for using AI to draft a book review that plagiarized another publication.

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Why writing skills matter more than AI for the next generation of communicators - PR Daily

Karen Freberg emphasizes the importance of experiential learning and clarity in writing for effective communication in a rapidly changing industry.

Social media marketing

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.

Marketing tech

fromForbes

From Streaming To AI: Agency Leaders' Next Big Media Bets

Streaming platform consolidation is reshaping agency strategies, emphasizing precision and adaptability in targeting consumer attention.

Non-profit organizations

The nonprofit Salt Lake Tribune is ready to tear down its paywall

Salt Lake Tribune will eliminate its paywall in May, making all new stories free to read.

Marketing

fromRAIN News

RAIN Notes: April 2

iHeartMedia appoints Jamie Cutburth as VP of Marketing to enhance its marketing strategy and promotes Andrew Festo to VP of Events and Experiences.

US Elections

fromKqed

California Media Seek Access to Secret Warrants in Sheriff's Ballot Seizure Case | KQED

Sheriff Bianco obtained warrants to investigate ballot discrepancies in Riverside County, but the investigation is currently on hold due to legal challenges.

Boston real estate

Online Community Development

The Provincetown Independent's reporters couldn't find housing. So the Local Journalism Project bought a condo for them to rent.

High housing costs on Cape Cod's Outer Cape hinder recruitment of early-career reporters for local journalism.

#fact-checking

Fact-checking has to go where misinformation actually spreads - Poynter

Fact-checking must evolve from traditional metrics to address the fragmented and informal nature of today's information ecosystem.

Online Community Development

Three ways AI is making reliable information harder to find - Poynter

AI is disrupting information consumption, leading to misinformation and challenges in staying informed amidst economic crises and news deserts.

Fact-checking has to go where misinformation actually spreads - Poynter

Fact-checking must evolve from traditional metrics to address the fragmented and informal nature of today's information ecosystem.

Three ways AI is making reliable information harder to find - Poynter

AI is disrupting information consumption, leading to misinformation and challenges in staying informed amidst economic crises and news deserts.

Like journalists, prosecutors shaped a distorted view of crime. They can help fix it, too. - Poynter

Prosecutors and journalists both contribute to misleading public perceptions of crime, but prosecutors possess crucial data to tell a more accurate story.

Writing

My Years-Long Fight to Say "They"

The author reflects on their journey of writing about their experiences as a Jehovah's Witness and the challenges faced in publishing.

Student journalists are often on their own. I built a network to change that. - Poynter

A regional network of student newspapers was created to support collaboration and resource sharing among student-run publications in Philadelphia.

US politics

The Future of the Fourth Estate

Higher education

4 days ago

Student journalists are often on their own. I built a network to change that. - Poynter

A regional network of student newspapers was created to support collaboration and resource sharing among student-run publications in Philadelphia.

US politics

The Future of the Fourth Estate

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17 hours ago

Fact-Checkers Anonymous

Condé Nast illegally fired a union leader from The New Yorker, violating labor laws and collective bargaining agreements.

Marketing tech

How purchase data is redefining TV ad performance and driving revenue

Advertisers must adopt modern strategies, including purchase-based segmentation, to effectively engage consumers in the evolving TV landscape.

Books

fromThe Atlantic

1 week 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.

Marketing

fromFast Company

Beyond earned media: A new PR playbook

A strong PR plan balances daily visibility with long-term brand building, adapting to evolving media landscapes and consumer habits.

fromChalkbeat

P.S. Weekly Season 3 Trailer is here: NYC students speak out on education

Students are actively shaping their education by addressing critical issues such as integration in elite public high schools and the need for a diverse teaching workforce.

Education

Social media marketing

fromEntrepreneur

Trying to Land Media Coverage. Don't Make This Mistake.

Online presence and verifiable signals are crucial for founders to secure opportunities in a skeptical business climate.

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.

Marketing tech

Publishers see double-digit growth from TTD's OpenPath, but volatility remains

OpenPath revenue remains strong for publishers, with some experiencing double-digit CPM growth, prompting trials of OpenAds despite temporary bid duplication allowances.

Marketing

fromForbes

To Get Powerful Publicity, Build A Narrative Strategy

Building a clear, consistent narrative strategy is essential for organizations to connect with stakeholders and achieve sustainable success.

fromwww.mediaite.com

The Great Cable News Ratings Surge That Wasn't

Cable news ratings surge is misleading due to changes in Nielsen's measurement system, not actual audience growth.

fromFast Company

How AI agents are changing journalism

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

A local TV newsroom disappeared overnight. It's a warning sign for what's next. - Poynter

An entire local TV newsroom in Indianapolis was laid off after being sold, reflecting a trend of media consolidation and job cuts across the industry.

Amid internal uncertainty, the VTDigger's new union contract guarantees journalists' input on AI use

VTDigger Guild ratified a new contract ensuring salary increases, more paid time off, and provisions regarding the use of artificial intelligence.

Television

Newsonomics: Will national news shrink even faster than local news did?

Anderson Cooper's departure from CBS and potential CNN instability reflect broader erosion of trust in authoritative national news organizations during a critical period for democratic accountability.

Digiday+ Research: How Dow Jones, Forbes, The Guardian and other publisher revenue streams are shifting in 2026

Publishers are diversifying revenue streams amid economic challenges, focusing on ads, events, and subscriptions, with events gaining prominence since 2025.

Media Briefing: Publishers debate the value of AI licensing and GEO

Publishing executives discussed the challenges and opportunities of AI search optimization and licensing deals during the Digiday Publishing Summit.

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.

fromAdExchanger

Local Publishers Hit By AI Traffic Drops Collaborate For Revenue Relief | AdExchanger

AI-generated answers are diminishing traffic for smaller publishers, prompting collaboration to enhance reach and revenue.

Who covers education in Indy? - Poynter

The Indianapolis Public Editor project aims to enhance trust in journalism and media literacy through focused education coverage.

#local-news

fromHigh Country News

How HCN is helping fill a growing need for local news - High Country News

Local newspapers are declining, prompting the creation of the Western Environmental Reporting Collaborative to support environmental journalism in the West.

US politics

Even amid setbacks, public funding for local news is expanding at the state level - Poynter

US politics

Op-Ed | New York wants to save local news. They're forgetting about nonprofits and public media amNewYork

Media industry

Many people who live in "local news deserts" don't feel deprived of local news, study finds

fromHigh Country News

How HCN is helping fill a growing need for local news - High Country News

Local newspapers are declining, prompting the creation of the Western Environmental Reporting Collaborative to support environmental journalism in the West.

US politics

Even amid setbacks, public funding for local news is expanding at the state level - Poynter

US politics

Op-Ed | New York wants to save local news. They're forgetting about nonprofits and public media amNewYork

Media industry

Many people who live in "local news deserts" don't feel deprived of local news, study finds

How Publishers are Balancing AI Fear with Opportunity

The publishing industry is navigating AI adoption with a focus on innovation while maintaining quality and ethical standards.

Books

When newspapers cut book coverage, communities lose more than reviews - Poynter

Newspaper book coverage is rapidly shrinking despite a $30 billion publishing industry, with major outlets cutting book sections and reducing book-review staff.

After newsroom cuts, The Washington Post turns to creator-led video deals

The Washington Post's creator network allows creators to retain IP ownership, reducing costs and attracting new audiences through independent video series.

Media industry

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.

After newsroom cuts, The Washington Post turns to creator-led video deals

The Washington Post's creator network allows creators to retain IP ownership, reducing costs and attracting new audiences through independent video series.

fromThe American Conservative

As newsroom jobs shrink, some journalism schools teach students to go solo - Poynter

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Right-wing politics

Washington Post, RIP

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30+ things The Washington Post did wrong and 19+ things they could do to fix it

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The Washington Post just killed the Sports section

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Bloodbath at WaPo as Paper Cuts Staff, Sports Dept.

fromBusiness Insider

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'Shock to the system': Top WaPo editor explains to staffers why the paper is making sweeping cuts

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fromThe American Conservative

Media industry

Mass layoffs fuel fears of death spiral' at Washington Post

Right-wing politics

Washington Post, RIP

Media industry

30+ things The Washington Post did wrong and 19+ things they could do to fix it

fromRMNB

Media industry

The Washington Post just killed the Sports section

fromwww.mediaite.com

Media industry

Bloodbath at WaPo as Paper Cuts Staff, Sports Dept.

fromBusiness Insider

Media industry

'Shock to the system': Top WaPo editor explains to staffers why the paper is making sweeping cuts

fromwww.theguardian.com

Media industry

Mass layoffs fuel fears of death spiral' at Washington Post

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US news

Washington Post begins large-scale layoffs: reports

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Washington Post audience left wondering what comes next - Poynter

US news

Washington Post begins large-scale layoffs: reports

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Washington Post audience left wondering what comes next - Poynter

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Schneps Media: To the next 40 Years (and beyond)

Schneps Media evolved from a single Queens newspaper into a 100+ publication media empire by adapting storytelling across digital platforms while maintaining community-focused journalism fundamentals.

fromFast Company

Traffic is dying as a media metric. What comes next is more important

AI is significantly reducing traffic to major tech media sites, but publishers with strong brands and loyal audiences are adapting through paywalls and diversified strategies rather than facing business decline.

#layoffs

US news

Washington Post begins large-scale layoffs

fromEntrepreneur

Media industry

The Washington Post Just Laid Off One-Third of Its Staff

US news

Washington Post begins large-scale layoffs

fromEntrepreneur

Media industry

The Washington Post Just Laid Off One-Third of Its Staff

ONE SHEET: Betting Markets Threaten Journalists, Big DC Media Bet, CBS Ratings Dip

Gamblers on prediction markets threatened a journalist to alter reporting on an Iranian missile strike to win their bets, raising concerns about press freedom and platform integrity.

The New York Times Company prints Schneps Media newspapers, keeping print alive in the digital age

Schneps Media operates a thriving print publishing business with over 100 publications, demonstrating that print journalism remains vital and relevant in contemporary American media.

Four things about Yahoo News that may surprise you

Yahoo attracts 180 million monthly visitors through habit-driven features and maintains strong engagement, ranking among the top news sites with only CNN and Fox News having higher weekly visitor frequency.

The 24-second news cycle is exhausting journalists. Here's how they cope - Poynter

Excessive news consumption causes mental health strain and compassion fatigue, prompting many to limit exposure despite feeling obligated to stay informed.

A new report looks at 559 funding proposals to determine local journalism's biggest problems

Local journalism funding suffers from too many competing nonprofit solutions, inefficient intermediaries, and philanthropic institutions failing to select viable winners or allow unsuccessful projects to fail.

fromHamiltonnolan

Patrons of Journalism

Advertising has historically funded journalism, creating tension between editorial independence and business interests, though this model now faces disruption from tech platforms monopolizing ad revenue.

It's time for local news funders to pick winners, scale up, and force mergers, a new report argues

Press Forward made almost $23 million in grants to 22 organizations aimed at bolstering the infrastructure for local news. The grants were the culmination of a request for proposals process that began accepting applications in November 2024, and elicited 559 proposals.

Media industry

Is The New York Times a games company? A familiar debate continues

The New York Times shifted from news-only subscriptions to bundled offerings combining news with Wordle, Cooking, The Athletic, and other products, making bundle subscribers now exceed news-only subscribers.

New York Times runs in-house ad asking listeners to "support any news organization dedicated to original reporting"

New York Times publisher A.G. Sulzberger released his first-ever advertisement encouraging people to support any news organization dedicated to original reporting, not just the Times, to address the shrinking news industry.

In Graphic Detail: Subscriptions are rising at big news publishers - even as traffic shrinks

Rather than undercutting prices to chase growth, many are leaning into higher-value positioning and introductory offers designed to convert (and keep) paying readers. Digiday's third annual Subscription Index found that publishers increased subscription prices by 5 percent year over year in 2025, based on a cohort of 14 publishers. (Bloomberg increased its annual subscription pricing by an eye-opening 33 percent year over year, up from $299 annually in 2024 to $399 in 2025).

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fromwww.theguardian.com

Why is the Washington Post cratering so spectacularly? | Margaret Sullivan

Steady, future-focused leadership and an early, aggressive digital transition enabled the New York Times to vastly outperform the Washington Post in subscribers, profits, and global staffing.

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.

fromDefector

The Washington Post Lays Off A Third Of Its Workforce, Is Dead | Defector

Jeff Bezos is radically restructuring the Washington Post, cutting hundreds of staff, gutting sections, narrowing Opinion, and prioritizing his own viewpoints over editorial independence.

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.

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