A new study suggests readers care more about story structure than headlines
The importance of the headline is well-established in journalism. For readers, headlines and ledes are often the primary entry points to an article. But a new study from Temple Universitys […]
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Poynter Institute at Tuesday, May 19, 2026 6:05:01 AM
As funding dollars dwindle, newsroom tech companies are heeding the call for consolidation
In the late 2010s, the journalism support space was awash with funding. Tech giants like Google and Meta, along with more traditional philanthropists, poured money into startups developing tools for […]
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Poynter Institute at Tuesday, May 19, 2026 6:05:01 AM
Wordle was already a phenomenon. The New York Times is turning it into TV.
This is The Poynter Report, your daily guide to the news about news. Subscribe to get it in your inbox every weekday. Back in 2021, a Welsh software engineer named […]
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Poynter Institute at Thursday, May 14, 2026 7:04:56 AM
Why The New York Times is suing the Pentagon — again
This is The Poynter Report, your daily guide to the news about news. Subscribe to get it in your inbox every weekday. For the second time, The New York Times […]
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Poynter Institute at Tuesday, May 19, 2026 7:04:49 AM
A new documentary explores Democracy Now!s journalism philosophy: confront power, center the vulner
Nobody better than Democracy Now! founder Amy Goodman to deliver in-your-face inspiration for refusing to take “No” for an answer. When a Trump climate advisor told her he was too […]
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Fox Upfront: More Unscripted, Baywatch Reboot Coming Midseason
Ramping up its efforts around high-priced sports events and more unscripted programming, Fox announced two key scripted entertainment programs for its primetime lineup during its upfront presentation.
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TV News Check at Wednesday, May 13, 2026 2:04:42 AM
Trumps latest exchange with reporters handed Democrats a ready-made attack ad
This is The Poynter Report, your daily guide to the news about news. Subscribe to get it in your inbox every weekday. President Donald Trump may have just made a […]
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Poynter Institute at Wednesday, May 13, 2026 7:05:05 AM
Creator Journalism Is The Most Disruptive Shift The News Industry Has Seen, Ex-BBC News Head Says
Deborah Turness: “This is not just another technology-enabled stage in a story of media progress. What were witnessing is the wholesale shift from one information ecosystem to another.”
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TV News Check at Saturday, May 16, 2026 11:04:37 AM
Trumps surgeon general pick has a podcast. Heres what she says about science, vaccines and trust
In a Truth Social post announcing his next surgeon general nominee, President Donald Trump praised Dr. Nicole Saphier as “an INCREDIBLE communicator” who breaks down complex health issues for Americans. Saphier, a […]
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Poynter Institute at Monday, May 11, 2026 5:33:28 AM
Theres no proven cure for hantavirus — and doctors say ivermectin isnt one
With a fatal hantavirus outbreak setting off public health alarms, could ivermectin be a solution? As 18 people who were aboard a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship prepared for their May 11 return to the United […]
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Poynter Institute at Thursday, May 14, 2026 7:04:56 AM
Fact-checkers ask federal judge to block Trump policy they say chills free speech
WASHINGTON — In a case that could chill freedom of speech and adversely affect misinformation research and fact-checking, lawyers representing academics, journalists and researchers argued in federal court that a […]
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Poynter Institute at Wednesday, May 13, 2026 7:33:16 PM
Why experts say the hantavirus outbreak is not another COVID-19
Is news of a hantavirus cruise ship outbreak giving you COVID-19 flashbacks? You arent alone. Its hard not to think back to early 2020, when a few cases around the […]
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Poynter Institute at Thursday, May 14, 2026 7:04:56 AM
NFL Schedule Rollout Ramps Up With Full Thanksgiving Slate, Leak Frenzy
The NFLs schedule rivalry continues to grow as a tentpole event, as seen by more early drops of games — both officially and unofficially.
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TV News Check at Thursday, May 14, 2026 2:04:20 PM
The NFLs streaming future is becoming a major media and political fight
This is The Poynter Report, your daily guide to the news about news. Subscribe to get it in your inbox every weekday. Theres a big National Football League game going […]
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Poynter Institute at Monday, May 11, 2026 6:34:15 AM
Newsroom Profile: Mirror Indy
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, May 13, 2026 6:04:56 AM
Ahead Of Paramount Mega-Merger, WBD Bets on Agentic Ads
At its upfront presentation to advertisers, the entertainment behemoth showcased plans to enhance targeting and interactivity across media environments with AI.
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TV News Check at Friday, May 15, 2026 1:04:53 AM
CBS Boston To Air Weekly Cape Cod Baseball League Games On WSBK
CBS-owned WSBK Boston and the Cape Cod Baseball League will air six weekly live games this summer, starting Saturday, June 27, with a 30-minute pregame show, Inside the Cape League, …
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TV News Check at Tuesday, May 12, 2026 8:06:54 PM
Dow Adds 95, Nasdaq Gains 27, S&P 500 Rises 14
Oil prices rose as the Iran war drags on, but U.S. stocks inched to more records on Monday.
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TV News Check at Tuesday, May 12, 2026 1:04:19 AM
MS NOW unveils a revamped lineup as it settles into its post-NBC future
This is The Poynter Report, your daily guide to the news about news. Subscribe to get it in your inbox every weekday. It has been a hectic yet productive few […]
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Poynter Institute at Thursday, May 14, 2026 7:04:56 AM
Americas Public Television Stations Mourn Death Of Jon Miskowski, PBS Wisconsins Emeritus Director
Kate Riley, president-CEO of Americas Public Television Stations (APTS), issued the following statement on May 13 on the passing of Jon Miskowski, PBS Wisconsins emeritus director of television. “Americas Public …
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TV News Check at Friday, May 15, 2026 1:04:51 AM
ICE raids overtook Chicago for months. Tribune reporters chased the story day and night
In early September 2025, bystander videos of a flower vendor being arrested by federal immigration agents began pouring into Laura Rodríguez Presas phone through Chicago community groups and social media […]
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Poynter Institute at Tuesday, May 12, 2026 6:05:55 AM
ESPN First Take Ratings Up 24% For Skip Bayless Return
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TV News Check at Friday, May 15, 2026 1:04:53 AM
BET Gets Into The Microdrama Business
The Paramount brand inks a deal with the startup firm from Hollywood vets Jana Winograde, Susan Rovner and Lloyd Braun.
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TV News Check at Thursday, May 14, 2026 2:04:22 PM
Nielsen: Cable, Broadcast Decline In March – Streaming Gains
The NCAA March Madness tournament and higher news viewing gave overall cable a 7% spike (to 21.4%) in March versus February — the only TV segment category to see an increase versus the previous month, according to Nielsens Total TV/Streaming Index.
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TV News Check at Tuesday, May 19, 2026 7:04:30 PM
Rachel Maddow Takes On The DOJs 150-Year Saga In A New Book, Department Of Fate
NEW YORK (AP) — After writing bestsellers about the military, the oil and gas industry and the state of democracy, Rachel Maddow is now working on a history of the Justice Department. Crown, …
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TV News Check at Tuesday, May 19, 2026 10:04:36 AM
Calrec Console Switch Helps Ross Production Services Boost Flexibility, Expand Live Event Coverage
Ross Production Services has shifted a 60-fader Calrec Argo S console from its Connecticut remote production center into Hypermax-1, a new outside broadcast truck, and backfilled the facility with a …
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TV News Check at Tuesday, May 19, 2026 11:04:31 AM
NFL Schedule Tweaks Continue Erosion Of Sundays Witching Hour
As the league continues to create more standalone windows on its schedule, the leagues Sunday afternoon offerings are being reduced.
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TV News Check at Wednesday, May 13, 2026 2:04:41 AM
Byron Allen Is Buying BuzzFeed, Will Become CEO
Site founder Jonah Peretti will become president of BuzzFeed AI.
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TV News Check at Tuesday, May 12, 2026 1:04:17 AM
Netanyahu and Israel threaten to sue The New York Times
The controversy over a piece in The New York Times continued to smolder on Thursday when Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his countrys foreign ministry said they might sue […]
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Poynter Institute at Tuesday, May 19, 2026 6:05:01 AM
NPR trims jobs in newsroom overhaul as it confronts era without public funding
NPR is offering buyouts to journalists as it overhauls its newsroom, with the threat of layoffs to follow. Two recent gifts totaling $113 million are primarily dedicated to NPR's tech infrastructure.
NPR News at Monday, May 18, 2026 1:02:19 PM
'Atlanta Journal-Constitution' CEO steps down as bold goals yield to tough realities
The owners of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution invested $150 million to reinvent the paper. The changes have been significant. Three years in, the payoff has been modest.
NPR News at Monday, May 11, 2026 10:14:23 AM
The clipping economy: How short-form video 'clippers' are overrunningthe internet
Turning long-form podcasts and interviews into short-form social media clips has become a lucrative career for some. But others say it is a race to the bottom.
NPR News at Tuesday, May 12, 2026 4:30:26 PM
Why one longtime media reporter still has hope for journalism
This is The Poynter Report, your daily guide to the news about news. Subscribe to get it in your inbox every weekday. Theres plenty to be depressed about when it […]
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Poynter Institute at Tuesday, May 19, 2026 6:05:01 AM
Bill Belichick Takes Revenge On CBS News During Sudden Media Tour
A year after the interview that ignited headlines about his romance with Jordon Hudson, Belichick is going on the offensive.
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TV News Check at Tuesday, May 19, 2026 7:04:29 PM
Is this the best news headline of all time?
The season of journalism awards is behind us, and, once again, I have not won a Pulitzer or the Nobel Peace Prize. Placing my resentment aside, I would like to […]
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Poynter Institute at Tuesday, May 19, 2026 6:05:01 AM
As Advertisers Chase Outcomes, Smart TV OEMs Gain Ground
With upfront negotiations underway, smart TV OEMs are emerging as a rapidly growing player in the advertising ecosystem.
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TV News Check at Friday, May 15, 2026 1:04:52 AM
Brightcove Unveils Prism, Next-Generation Platform Redesign
Streaming technology solutions provider Brightcove today introduced Prism, a full redesign of its platform interface that the company says modernizes and unifies the user experience without changing core tools and …
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TV News Check at Tuesday, May 19, 2026 11:04:29 AM
Nexstar Names Elizabeth Ryder EVP-General Counsel & Board Secretary
The company also promotes executives in government relations, human resources and legal departments.
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TV News Check at Tuesday, May 12, 2026 1:04:18 AM
When journalism fundraising falls short, its often because youre answering the wrong questions
Journalists and funders are often talking past each other. It shows up most clearly when fundraising falls short. The three of us came together at ONA in March to lead […]
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Poynter Institute at Thursday, May 14, 2026 9:05:20 AM
Joe Sedelmaier Dies At 92; Ad Auteur Behind Wheres the Beef?
The post Joe Sedelmaier Dies At 92; Ad Auteur Behind Wheres the Beef? appeared first on TV News Check .
TV News Check at Friday, May 15, 2026 6:55:20 AM
Former ABC News Journalists Sign Letter Supporting Network As It Pushes Back On FCC
More than 100 former ABC News journalists have signed on to an open letter, supporting the network as it pushes back on the FCCs investigation of The View and its crackdown on the equal time rule.
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TV News Check at Friday, May 15, 2026 1:04:54 AM
AI-enhanced video from the White House Correspondents dinner spread confusion online
Some social media users seized on footage from the April 25 White House Correspondents’ Association dinner to investigate the shooting that disrupted the event, but using artificial intelligence to review […]
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Poynter Institute at Thursday, May 14, 2026 7:04:57 AM
RMTLabs Unveils Resonance OS, A Neuro-Motivational Ad Targeting Platform
RMTLabs, a neuro-motivational targeting company, has launched Resonance OS, a neuro-motivational ad targeting platform that links neuroscience-validated motivational profiles of viewers, content and creative with real-time programmatic activation across major …
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TV News Check at Tuesday, May 19, 2026 8:04:39 PM
New York Magazine reviewing work of writer facing plagiarism allegations
The high-profile writer, who has written a forthcoming book about New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, is being investigated by the magazine after being called out for copying the work of other writers.
NPR News at Saturday, May 16, 2026 11:23:48 PM
NAB Leadership Foundation To Honor Kidde With Corporate Leadership Award
The National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Foundation (NABLF) announced Kidde, a manufacturer of residential fire and life safety products, as the recipient of its Corporate Leadership Award for its commitment …
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TV News Check at Friday, May 15, 2026 1:04:50 AM
Trump said he doesnt think about Americans finances. These 7 charts show how Americans are actuall
President Donald Trumps recent answer to a question about how Americans are faring economically sparked claims of callousness. A reporter asked Trump on May 12 how much Americans financial situations […]
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Poynter Institute at Tuesday, May 19, 2026 5:33:44 AM
Phoenix Broadcast Solutions Raises Its Live Production Game With Grass Valley
Grass Valley has entered into a three-year enterprise agreement with Singapore-based Phoenix Broadcast Solutions as the company expands its live production operations across Asia-Pacific and the Middle East. The deal …
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TV News Check at Tuesday, May 19, 2026 11:04:30 AM
Fox Illinois Adds Melodi Hankins As Evening Anchor At WRSP
GOCOM Medias WRSP Springfield, Ill. (Fox Illinois) has hired Melodi Hankins as evening anchor. She will appear on Fox Illinois News at 5:30 p.m. and will begin anchoring the 9 …
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TV News Check at Tuesday, May 19, 2026 1:05:01 PM
The AI Divide: Why Chinas Media Industry Is Growing While Americas Is Shrinking
China's media industry is growing because of AI. Meanwhile, America's broadcast sector lost 36.2% of its jobs. The difference isn't the technology — its the strategy, and here's what local media executives need to understand. ( I mage via ORDO AI )
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TV News Check at Tuesday, May 19, 2026 10:04:37 AM
Reuters retaliated against a journalist for raising concerns about the companys ties to ICE, union
The union representing Reuters editorial staff is accusing the company of retaliating against a contractor journalist for participating in internal chats raising concerns about the companys ties with the Department […]
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Poynter Institute at Tuesday, May 19, 2026 6:05:01 AM