Four journalists search for the border between West and East
PILKAPIAI, Lithuania — It began with a query I sent on the GlobalFact Signal chat: Did any of my journalist colleagues in Vilnius attending the annual fact-checking conference have a […]
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Poynter Institute at Wednesday, June 24, 2026 7:04:46 AM
In Texas, AI-generated political ads are blurring the line between real and fake
In an online ad viewed millions of times, Texas U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico appears to be wearing a dress and singing about transgender children. Citizens for Sanity, a conservative […]
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Poynter Institute at Wednesday, June 24, 2026 7:04:45 AM
Imagine Communications Names Greg Garmon Senior Vice President, Americas Video Sales
Imagine Communications has appointed Greg Garmon senior vice president, Americas video sales. He will lead account growth and profitability for the region through industry-specific business development and a disciplined go-to-market …
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TV News Check at Tuesday, June 23, 2026 2:04:32 AM
Brooke Shields To Host Season 8 Of Hearts Of Heroes On ABC Stations
Actress and author Brooke Shields will join Sheldon Yellen as co-host of Hearts of Heroes when the Emmy-nominated series returns for its eighth season on Saturday, July 11. The weekly …
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TV News Check at Wednesday, June 24, 2026 9:04:39 AM
What if PolitiFact had covered American falsehoods since 1776?
With carefully chosen words, presidents can inspire and shape American history, from George Washingtons farewell address to Abraham Lincolns remarks at Gettysburg to John F. Kennedys call to “ask what […]
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Poynter Institute at Tuesday, June 23, 2026 5:33:37 AM
IFCN condemns pressure on fact-checkers in Ecuador
The International Fact-Checking Network condemns attacks, harassment and digital threats against fact-checkers from Ecuador Chequea, amid restrictions on press freedom in Ecuador. The IFCN also expresses concern over a climate […]
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Poynter Institute at Wednesday, June 24, 2026 10:04:43 AM
The U.S. government has unilaterally disarmed in the fight against falsehoods
VILNIUS, Lithuania — Nina Jankowicz — who was ousted from the U.S federal Disinformation Governance Board in 2022 amid a campaign by critics who accused it of government censorship — […]
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Poynter Institute at Thursday, June 18, 2026 9:06:26 AM
Max Williams Leaves KAVU Victoria News
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TV News Check at Wednesday, June 24, 2026 12:04:06 AM
Rise Announces 2026 Worldwide Mentoring Cohorts Supporting Future Industry Leaders
Rise, the award-winning advocacy group for gender diversity in the broadcast and media technology sector, is pleased to announce the global mentoring cohort for 2026. The initiative spans the U.K., …
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TV News Check at Wednesday, June 24, 2026 9:04:36 AM
The View conducted a respectable (and respectful) interview with Vice President JD Vance
This is The Poynter Report, your daily guide to the news about news. Subscribe to get it in your inbox every weekday. The View conducted a respectable (and respectful) interview […]
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Poynter Institute at Thursday, June 18, 2026 9:06:26 AM
Nexstar Foundation Awards $5,000 Grants To New Orleans & St. Louis Nonprofits
The Nexstar Media Charitable Foundation has awarded $5,000 grants to The Arc of Greater New Orleans and Our Ladys Inn Maternity Homes as part of the companys monthlong “30 Days …
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TV News Check at Wednesday, June 24, 2026 3:04:32 PM
New Edith Wharton story juxtaposes the horrible with the mundane
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Andrew Gulli, managing editor of The Strand Magazine, about publishing a new short story from Edith Wharton and its resonance today.
NPR News at Thursday, June 18, 2026 4:00:49 PM
WPP Media Unveils Prototype For New Buyer Agent Standard
The first-mover announcement is consistent with big historical moves by WPP Media and its predecessor organization, GroupM, to move the industry forward by developing media research and/or technical standards for buying media — from Nielsen ratings to CTV — in order to prevent industry inertia around key media technology developments.
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TV News Check at Monday, June 22, 2026 12:04:28 PM
Julie Nelson, KARE Anchor, Injured In Boating Accident
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TV News Check at Wednesday, June 24, 2026 8:04:44 AM
IFCN mourns the death of Alaa Salman, fact-checker killed in Lebanon
The International Fact-Checking Network is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Alaa Salman, a member of the Sawab fact-checking organization. She fell into a coma after an Israeli […]
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Poynter Institute at Wednesday, June 24, 2026 10:04:43 AM
Having global fact-checkers come to Vilnius is a huge milestone for Baltic journalists
VILNIUS, Lithuania — For years, the three Baltic nations — Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania — have found themselves on the front lines of information warfare between east and west. To […]
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Poynter Institute at Thursday, June 18, 2026 5:09:58 PM
Why do journalists do that?
This is The Poynter Report, your daily guide to the news about news. Subscribe to get it in your inbox every weekday. Before we get to the news of the […]
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Poynter Institute at Thursday, June 18, 2026 9:06:26 AM
HBO Max Cuts Prices 40% Ahead Of House Of The Dragon Season 3
HBO is reducing the price of its annual subscription plans across all three of its tiers.
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TV News Check at Monday, June 22, 2026 7:05:10 AM
Fact-checkers, dont quit now: A call for endurance at GlobalFact 2026
The International Fact-Checking Network brought together more than 300 journalists and researchers from across the globe this week in Vilnius, Lithuania, for GlobalFact 2026, the 13th annual conference. This essay […]
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Poynter Institute at Thursday, June 18, 2026 9:06:26 AM
Journalists share how they exposed Russian influence networks
VILNIUS, Lithuania — Lithuanias capital is less than 25 miles from the border with Belarus, an ally of Russia. As with other European nations in Russias immediate orbit, Lithuanians say […]
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Poynter Institute at Thursday, June 18, 2026 8:57:00 AM
HRTS To Co-Sponsor Easterseals Reimagined Disability Arts Awards; Will Present New Access Leadershi
The Hollywood Radio and Television Society will serve as a community partner and co-sponsor of Easterseals Disability Services reimagined Disability Arts & Culture Awards, known as the DARCYS, set for …
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TV News Check at Monday, June 22, 2026 4:05:28 AM
Meta Prevails In Battle Over Scam Real Estate Ads
U.S. District Court Judge George Russell III in Baltimore said Meta was protected by Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, which generally provides that interactive companies aren't responsible for illegal content posted by third parties.
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TV News Check at Monday, June 22, 2026 2:05:00 AM
How Ken Burns helps shape Americas understanding of its own history
This article is part of The Poynter 50, a series reflecting on 50 moments and people that shaped journalism over the past half-century — and continue to influence its future. […]
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Poynter Institute at Tuesday, June 23, 2026 6:04:50 AM
Netflix & TF1 Kick Off Landmark Streaming-Broadcast Tie-Up In France
Starting June 19, Netflix subscribers in France will be able to access content from TF1+, the VOD service of the countrys largest commercial network, directly within the platform, at no extra cost to their existing subscription.
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TV News Check at Tuesday, June 23, 2026 12:04:39 AM
NESN Plans Special Bruins Coverage Through Draft, Free Agency & Training Camp
NESN will run a series of special programs focused on the Boston Bruins during the NHL offseason, including coverage of the NHL draft, the opening of free agency, development camp …
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TV News Check at Wednesday, June 24, 2026 8:04:44 AM
Should I stay or should I go? How to decide whether its time to leave your journalism job
The media industry has been messy lately. Consolidation, layoffs, ownership priorities and public disputes seem to be making as much news as the actual news. The instability — and all […]
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Poynter Institute at Thursday, June 18, 2026 9:06:26 AM
Lithuania sees itself as a nation on the front lines of the misinformation war
VILNIUS, Lithuania — Top Lithuanian military and diplomatic officials touted their nations “whole-of-society” approach to fighting a torrent of misinformation and disinformation attacks. “We now treat cognitive warfare as a […]
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Poynter Institute at Thursday, June 18, 2026 9:06:26 AM
Tegna Ups Four Industry Veterans To Top Roles
Tegna promoted four company executives to senior leadership roles on Tuesday, Chief Executive Officer Patrick Paolini announced today. Marc Sher was promoted to senior vice president and general counsel and …
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TV News Check at Wednesday, June 24, 2026 12:04:07 AM
Hearst Media Production Group To Debut The Great American Journey Hosted By Kelsey Grammer On NBC
The new series will celebrate 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. ( John Russo photo )
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TV News Check at Monday, June 22, 2026 12:04:28 AM
Short fact-checking videos take the stage at GlobalFact
VILNIUS, Lithuania — Fact-checkers from around the world shared some recent examples of their short videos at the annual GlobalFact fact-checking conference here. Here are three. Dheeshma Puzhakkal, NewsMeter (India) […]
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Poynter Institute at Thursday, June 18, 2026 5:09:58 PM
Poynters MediaWise to expand youth media literacy education with $750,000 grant from the Andrew Car
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, (June 23, 2026) — Young people today are navigating a media environment unlike any generation before them. Non-stop news, disinformation and AI-generated content make it harder than […]
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Poynter Institute at Tuesday, June 23, 2026 7:04:44 AM
Fact-checkers seek to stem a global tide of online scams
VILNIUS, Lithuania — Fact-checkers are best known for holding politicians, political commentators and social media users to account. But for some fact-checking organizations, scammers are a huge, and urgent, target. […]
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Poynter Institute at Wednesday, June 24, 2026 7:04:46 AM
Tony Dokoupil weighs in on the turmoil at CBS News
This is The Poynter Report, your daily guide to the news about news. Subscribe to get it in your inbox every weekday. “CBS Evening News” anchor Tony Dokoupil says he […]
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Poynter Institute at Tuesday, June 23, 2026 7:04:44 AM
Perry Sook: Big Tech Poses Very Urgent Threat To Broadcast Stations
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TV News Check at Monday, June 22, 2026 4:05:27 AM
Radial Entertainment Hires Former Sony Exec Carrie Ferman As COO
Ferman previously was head of business strategy and operations at Sony Pictures TV. This is the latest major hire at Radial under CEO Jeff Shultz, who joined the company in December.
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TV News Check at Monday, June 22, 2026 12:04:27 AM
Netflix Bets A New Hot Ones Show Will Keep You Watching
The streaming giant bought a spinoff of a popular online interview series that features celebrities eating fiery chicken wings, the latest salvo in its rivalry with YouTube.
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TV News Check at Tuesday, June 23, 2026 8:04:11 AM
Emergent Partners With Rocket to Expand Canadian Operations
Emergent, a developer of browser-based, AI-enhanced content production tools, is partnering with Toronto-based Rocket to expand sales, local support and implementation of the Emergent Platform across Canada. The deal makes …
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TV News Check at Wednesday, June 24, 2026 3:04:30 PM
Chloe Malle, American Vogue's new head of editorial content, on the magazine's future
For NPR's Newsmakers, Michel Martin speaks about the future of American Vogue with its new Head of Editorial Content Chloe Malle.
NPR News at Thursday, June 18, 2026 4:01:13 AM
Study: Programmatic CTV Pause Ads More Effective Than Traditional Spots
Using TVision attention data, the WunderKIND Ads study shows that Pause Ads can deliver 69% increase in attention over traditional video spots.
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TV News Check at Monday, June 22, 2026 7:05:11 AM
Consider adding consumer-driven revenue models, media expert tells fact-checking, misinformation gro
VILNIUS, Lithuania — Despite their traditional reliance on public benefit funding and philanthropic donations, fact-checking and misinformation outlets need to consider adding a consumer-driven model to keep their enterprises afloat, […]
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Poynter Institute at Thursday, June 18, 2026 9:06:26 AM
NAGRAVISION Unveils NAGRA Venturi, AI-Driven Streaming Security
NAGRAVISION, a Kudelski Group company has launched NAGRA Venturi, an intelligence-led streaming security offering designed to help service providers and rights holders detect threats, combat piracy and protect revenue more …
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TV News Check at Wednesday, June 24, 2026 3:04:31 PM
Amazon To Distribute Boardroom Content In Deal With Kevin Durant, Rich Kleiman
Amazon and Boardroom, a sports media brand co-founded by NBA star Kevin Durant and Rich Kleiman, have struck a multi-faceted distribution and advertising deal that will put Boardroom content on …
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TV News Check at Wednesday, June 24, 2026 9:04:38 AM
Nexstar Foundation Awards $5,000 Grants to West Virginia & Kansas Nonprofits
The Nexstar Media Charitable Foundation awarded $5,000 grants Thursday to the Marion County Humane Society in West Virginia and Kids With Courage of Kansas City as part of the companys …
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TV News Check at Monday, June 22, 2026 5:04:26 AM
1st Look Presents: Sail4th 250 — Celebration of America Premieres This Weekend On NBC Stations
NBCUniversal Locals LXTV Productions will premiere a special edition of its lifestyle series 1st Look this weekend, following Saturday Night Live on NBC stations nationwide. The half-hour program, 1st Look …
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TV News Check at Monday, June 22, 2026 5:04:27 AM
At GlobalFact 2026, fact-checkers report challenges, resilience
VILNIUS, Lithuania — At the annual conference of fact-checking known as GlobalFact, journalists tasked with calling out falsehoods met amid financial challenges and governmental obstacles — but also a sense […]
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Poynter Institute at Tuesday, June 23, 2026 12:04:50 PM
Nexstar Foundation Awards $5,000 Grants To Champaign-Springfield & Columbus Nonprofits
The Nexstar Media Charitable Foundation awarded $5,000 grants to Courage Connection and CURE GABA-A on Day 20 of the companys “30 Days of Giving” program, the company said in a …
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TV News Check at Tuesday, June 23, 2026 4:50:24 PM
Caitlin Clark argued with her coach. The moment went viral. How did Indy sports reporters handle the
This column is part of the Indianapolis Public Editor project, a pilot program designed to test whether the presence of a public editor who analyzes local coverage can elevate audience […]
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Poynter Institute at Wednesday, June 24, 2026 4:04:41 AM
RTL Deutschland Selects Octopus Newsroom For Nationwide News Production
RTL Deutschland has moved its national news channel ntv onto the Octopus Newsroom platform, a key milestone in a multiyear project to replace the broadcasters legacy NC Power system and …
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TV News Check at Monday, June 22, 2026 5:04:30 AM
ACT Entertainment & Netgear Partner To Power Networked Live Production
ACT Entertainment and Netgear have formed a strategic partnership to verify interoperability between Netgear switches and key technologies from ACTs tvONE, Green Hippo and lighting control brands, the companies said …
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TV News Check at Monday, June 22, 2026 12:04:29 AM
In an alarming move, the White House tried to force journalists to reveal sources
This is The Poynter Report, your daily guide to the news about news. Subscribe to get it in your inbox every weekday. In an extraordinarily troubling move, the White House […]
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Poynter Institute at Wednesday, June 24, 2026 7:04:45 AM