A.P. Herrald Joins WVVA Bluefield, W.Va., As Evening Co-Anchor
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TV News Check at Friday, May 9, 2025 11:06:25 AM
Frances Wang Leaves WCAU Philadelphia News After Three Years
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TV News Check at Friday, May 9, 2025 9:04:52 AM
A new pope with a social media presence
The white smoke came on Thursday. As far as news events go, the naming of a new pope is still pretty rare, and a really big deal when it happens. […]
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Poynter Institute at Friday, May 9, 2025 7:04:53 AM
Streaming Ratings: The Pitt Hits High Mark With Season Finale
The White Lotus stays at No. 1 the week after its season ends, and Black Mirror and The Handmaids Tale make solid returns.
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TV News Check at Friday, May 9, 2025 6:03:50 AM
Law & Order, Law & Order: SVU Renewed At NBC
With the renewals, Law & Order will return for its 25th season, while SVU will be back for its 27th. These are the last remaining Dick Wolf shows on broadcast awaiting word on new seasons.
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TV News Check at Friday, May 9, 2025 5:05:31 AM
Better-Than-Expected Political For Gray Media
Although this is an off year for political advertising, the company garnered much more revenue in the first quarter than expected: $13 million, 225% above the high end of its guidance. That was due to a number of competitive races in some of its markets.
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TV News Check at Friday, May 9, 2025 5:05:10 AM
Tegna In No Hurry To M&A
CEO Mike Steib to analysts: At the right price, “we are buyers of anything that's a fit for our mission and our company. And if there's anything someone wants to buy from us at a price that is more than it is worth to our shareholders, we're interested in selling it.”
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TV News Check at Friday, May 9, 2025 2:03:46 AM
Instagram Threads Is getting Video Ads
Instagram Threads will begin testing video ads, Meta announced on Thursday. The test, which will make Threads look more like its competitor X, is an expansion of Threads advertising initiatives, which began last month with the opening up of ads to global advertisers.
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TV News Check at Friday, May 9, 2025 2:03:43 AM
Scripps Q1 Station Revenue Drops 7.8%
The Local Media decrease to $325 million was driven by lower core and political ad money as well as distribution revenue. For the company as a whole, total Q1 revenue was down 6.6% to $524 million.
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TV News Check at Friday, May 9, 2025 2:03:38 AM
Philly Anchorman Rings Bell As Prostate Cancer Survivor
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TV News Check at Friday, May 9, 2025 1:04:21 AM
Paramount Still Sees Skydance Deal Closing In First Half Despite Noise; Streaming & Sports Buoy Q1
Paramount Global said it expects the merger with Skydance Media to close in the first half of 2025 despite chatter around the deal, which requires a greenlight from the FCC.
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TV News Check at Friday, May 9, 2025 1:04:20 AM
Newsrooms are emotional spaces. Dont let a heated moment get out of hand
I can fully admit, with a lot of training, mentorship, therapy and even more training, I wasnt always the best manager. I shouted across the newsroom when emotions flared. I […]
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Poynter Institute at Thursday, May 8, 2025 4:05:05 PM
Syracuse TV Icon Mike Price Dies At 87
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TV News Check at Thursday, May 8, 2025 2:05:22 PM
Former President Joe Biden hit the interview trail and didnt hold back
Former President Joe Biden, along with his wife Dr. Jill Biden, will appear on todays episode of “The View.” It will be his first in-depth interview with an American television […]
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Poynter Institute at Thursday, May 8, 2025 7:05:24 AM
TruthAfrica: The surprising Poland-Africa alliance fighting disinformation
It wasnt long ago that fact-checkers in Poland noticed a surge of online misinformation about Africa — anti-science claims about vaccines, anticolonialist claims involving Russia and anti-immigrant claims about refugees. […]
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Poynter Institute at Thursday, May 8, 2025 6:06:07 AM
New documentary charges killing of Palestinian American journalist was intentional
Dion Nissenbaum, one of the executive producers of the revealing new documentary Who Killed Shireen? speaks to Morning Edition about an investigation into the killing of journalist Shireen Abu Akleh.
NPR News at Thursday, May 8, 2025 3:11:05 AM
AI is creeping into every space of our lives, experts caution
Early in Poynters community conversation Tuesday night, a visual was displayed for the audience that sparked laughter, amusement and confusion. Here was Jesus Christ, underwater. His eyes were closed, and […]
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Poynter Institute at Wednesday, May 7, 2025 12:05:52 PM
Let it bring hope: 2025 Pulitzer winners react
A three-year-old nonprofit Baltimore newsroom wins big for the first time. The Washington Posts “urgent and illuminating” coverage of an assassination attempt on then-presidential candidate Donald Trump. The winners and […]
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Poynter Institute at Wednesday, May 7, 2025 7:05:21 AM
Once again, for-profit metro papers are rare among the Pulitzer winners
Continuing a trend of recent years, for-profit metro newspapers were conspicuously absent among the Pulitzer Prize winners announced Monday. The sole exception was the Houston Chronicle, where four journalists shared […]
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Poynter Institute at Wednesday, May 7, 2025 7:05:21 AM
RFK Jr. says DARPA is spraying chemtrails — with no evidence and no basis in fact
During a town hall hosted by TV personality Phil McGraw, known as Dr. Phil, U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said that one of the Defense […]
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Poynter Institute at Wednesday, May 7, 2025 7:05:21 AM
Trumps interactions with the press pool are unprecedented. History explains why.
Since reentering the White House in January 2025, President Donald Trump, in countless ways, has broken from precedents set by his predecessors, including in his interactions with the reporters who […]
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Poynter Institute at Wednesday, May 7, 2025 7:05:20 AM
Meet the new media covering the Donald Trump White House
Perhaps the most significant part of the Trump administrations press strategy — aside from constantly attacking it with punishment, lawsuits, insults and threats — is the embracing of the so-called […]
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Poynter Institute at Wednesday, May 7, 2025 7:05:20 AM
Your guide to 2025s journalism conference season
Summer and fall are prime journalism-conference-season-time. There are lanyards and nametags, awkward happy hours, hallway hugs and hellos, and hopefully a lot of learning and inspiration. Whether youre a conference […]
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Poynter Institute at Wednesday, May 7, 2025 7:05:20 AM
60 Minutes Shows Its Not Scared Off By Trumps Lawsuit And Threats
The newsmagazine continues to do tough coverage of the White House while Paramount Global considers a settlement to clear a path for its sale to Skydance.
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TV News Check at Wednesday, May 7, 2025 4:04:58 AM
Kari Lake says OAN's far-right coverage will fuel Voice of America
Senior presidential adviser Kari Lake says Voice of America will rely on coverage from the far-right OAN network. OAN has offered unwavering support of President Trump.
NPR News at Wednesday, May 7, 2025 4:00:00 AM
Only three years old, online publication Baltimore Banner wins Pulitzer
Three reporters from the Baltimore Banner - a relatively new publication -- won a Pulitzer for their reporting on the overdose crisis in Baltimore done in conjunction with the New York Times.
NPR News at Tuesday, May 6, 2025 5:00:15 PM
Bloombergs CityLab won a Pulitzer for Criticism. Get to know the site behind the win.
This years Pulitzers were dominated by big, well-known and New York-centered names, including Bloomberg CityLab. Wait, CityLab? Whats that? The vertical, which was acquired in 2020 by Bloomberg from The […]
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Poynter Institute at Tuesday, May 6, 2025 2:05:48 PM
Trump-era fentanyl seizures have not saved up to 258 million lives, as Pam Bondi said. Heres why.
President Donald Trumps 100th day in office fell on the same day as National Fentanyl Awareness Day. U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi marked the milestone by crediting Trump with saving […]
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Poynter Institute at Tuesday, May 6, 2025 7:06:32 AM
She quit the paper in protest, and then won a Pulitzer Prize — and other highlights from journalism
Back in January, Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist Ann Telnaes was doing what she does best — using her superb artistic skills and smart sensibilities to poke the powerful and hold […]
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Poynter Institute at Tuesday, May 6, 2025 7:06:32 AM
Meet the 32 new media outlets the White House invited to its press pool
When the White House took over its press pool in February — giving it control over which journalists received close access to President Donald Trump — it announced it would […]
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Poynter Institute at Tuesday, May 6, 2025 7:06:32 AM
'James' wins 2025 Pulitzer Prize for fiction
The 2025 Pulitzer Prizes were announced Monday afternoon. Percival Everett won the award for fiction for his novel James , a powerful re-imagination of Huckleberry Finn.
NPR News at Monday, May 5, 2025 3:48:38 PM
Tried and true reporting strategies can energize your investigative journalism
Last year, I led a team of ProPublica journalists as they exposed the deaths of five women who couldnt get lifesaving care under state abortion bans. The findings of their […]
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Poynter Institute at Monday, May 5, 2025 3:10:08 PM
What I wish Id known when I started reporting on mental health
When I began covering mental health a little over a year ago, I felt like I was jumping into the deep end. Coming from The Seattle Times investigative team, I […]
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Poynter Institute at Monday, May 5, 2025 3:10:08 PM
Introducing the public media executives selected for 2025 Poynter/CPB fellowship to strengthen edito
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (May 1, 2025) — Poynter is pleased to announce 23 executives from across the nation selected for the 2025 Public Media Executive Editorial Integrity and Leadership Initiative, […]
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Poynter Institute at Monday, May 5, 2025 3:10:08 PM
How accurate is Conclave in depicting the papal election process? We fact-checked the movie
The secretive process to elect a new Roman Catholic pope begins May 7, two weeks after Pope Francis death at age 88. Fans of the Oscar-nominated movie “Conclave,” which is […]
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Poynter Institute at Monday, May 5, 2025 3:10:08 PM
Pulitzer Prize Board gives special citation to pioneering journalist Chuck Stone
Once called the “most influential journalist in Philadelphia,” the late Chuck Stone was a legendary figure first to his readers, then to fellow Black journalists and later to college students, […]
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Poynter Institute at Monday, May 5, 2025 3:10:07 PM
Here are the winners of the 2025 Pulitzer Prizes
The 2025 Pulitzer Prize winners were announced Monday afternoon from Columbia University in New York. Widely regarded as the top honor in U.S. journalism, the Pulitzers recognize outstanding reporting, commentary […]
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Poynter Institute at Monday, May 5, 2025 2:11:33 PM
Talking to Jen Psaki about her new MSNBC prime-time show
Many have gone from working in the White House communications department to becoming stars on television. Pierre Salinger. Diane Sawyer. George Stephanopoulos. Dana Perino. Kayleigh McEnany. Thats just a few […]
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Poynter Institute at Monday, May 5, 2025 7:10:11 AM
Press freedom 'no longer a given' in U.S., according to CPJ report
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Katherine Jacobsen from the Committee to Protect Journalists about the diminishing of press freedoms in the U.S. under the second Trump administration.
NPR News at Monday, May 5, 2025 4:00:16 AM
Spectrum Launches Spectrum Noticias, New National Spanish-Language News Network
Patsi Arias and Philip Klint anchor weekday coverage for viewers across the country. Industry vet María Rozman leads editorial content for Spectrum Noticias. Local Spanish-language news bureaus established in Los Angeles, New York, Texas and Florida.
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TV News Check at Saturday, May 3, 2025 1:06:59 AM
NAB to FCC: Dont Delete Certain Retrans Rules
Trade group rebuts pay TV operator proposal to reduce blackouts by changing rules governing retransmission consent, carriage negotiations.
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TV News Check at Saturday, May 3, 2025 1:06:55 AM
Peabody Awards: Baby Reindeer, Ripley, Shogun Among Winners
Netflix leads with six awards across the entertainment and documentary categories, followed by HBO/Max with four.
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TV News Check at Saturday, May 3, 2025 1:06:51 AM
President Trump has issued an executive order to pull federal funds from NPR and PBS
President Trump has directed the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to stop funding NPR and PBS. PBS chief Paula Kerger calls the move blatantly unlawful.
NPR News at Friday, May 2, 2025 5:00:14 PM
In his executive order on NPR and PBS, Trump leapfrogs Congress to target a private organization
As president, Donald Trump has the authority to issue executive orders managing the executive branch of the federal government. Late Thursday, however, he attempted to exert this authority over a […]
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Poynter Institute at Friday, May 2, 2025 11:06:18 AM
Q&A: Antonia Hylton on balancing field reporting with her new role as co-host of MSNBCs The Weeken
Antonia Hylton is 32 years old, but already has an extensive and impressive career in journalism. The MSNBC correspondent was one of the driving forces behind NBC News “Southlake” podcast, […]
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Poynter Institute at Friday, May 2, 2025 7:06:57 AM
Trump orders end of NPR's federal funding. And, judge blocks use of Alien Enemies Act
Trump signed an executive order to end federal funding for NPR and PBS, accusing the organizations of political bias. And, a federal judge ruled Trump's usage of the Alien Enemies Act was unlawful.
NPR News at Friday, May 2, 2025 5:52:23 AM
President Trump orders end to federal funding for NPR and PBS
President Trump signed an executive order Thursday directing the Corporation for Public Broadcasting's board of directors to cease federal funding for NPR and PBS.
NPR News at Friday, May 2, 2025 4:00:18 AM
Trump orders end to federal funding for NPR and PBS
In an executive order, President Trump directs the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to stop funding NPR and PBS, the nation's primary public broadcasters.
NPR News at Friday, May 2, 2025 2:48:45 AM
Trump threatens The New York Times as his press attacks continue
President Donald Trump unleashed more unhinged attacks on the press Wednesday, going after both CBSs “60 Minutes” and The New York Times — even going so far as to threaten […]
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Poynter Institute at Thursday, May 1, 2025 7:05:30 AM
TiVo: Viewers Continue To Cut Back On Streaming Subscriptions
Good news for pay TV: cord-cutting has declined.
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TV News Check at Thursday, May 1, 2025 12:05:26 AM
As Trump silences Voice of America, Russia and China seize the opportunity to reshape Africas news
When Donald Trump signed an executive order to gut the government-run agency overseeing Voice of America (VOA), among the first in line to celebrate were Russian and Chinese state officials. “Today is a celebration for my colleagues at RT, Sputnik, and other outlets, because Trump unexpectedly announced that hes closing down Radio Liberty and Voice...
Nieman Labs at Thursday, April 3, 2025 11:42:06 AM
How to leak to a journalist
Theres a lot out there to leak. The second Trump administration, historically unfriendly to the press, has thrown Washington into chaos. Tens of thousands of federal employees have been placed on leave or fired as billionaire Elon Musks DOGE tries to gut the government. And taxpayer-funded data is being destroyed. Amid the confusion, news organizations...
Nieman Labs at Wednesday, April 2, 2025 1:38:34 PM
A Hungarian investigative news site finds YouTube success with an “old-fashioned” documentary
A decade ago, journalist András Petho co-founded the nonprofit investigative site Direkt36. Hed just resigned from Origo, one of Hungarys leading news sites, over political pressure on the newsroom. Origo went on to become “a mouthpiece of Hungarys authoritarian government” and “the website that shows how a free press can die.” Direkt36, meanwhile, has cemented...
Nieman Labs at Tuesday, April 1, 2025 1:47:25 PM
How can we reach beyond the local news choir? Spotlight PAs founding editor has ideas
As LinkedIn post ledes go, Spotlight PA CEO and editor Christopher Baxters on a post last week was intriguing: “I recently had lunch with a staunch, pro-Trump Republican and highly successful business leader, and his views on local news changed my own.” In the post, Baxter, the founding editor of the six-year-old nonprofit local newsroom...
Nieman Labs at Thursday, March 27, 2025 1:15:54 PM
“Some hard and important lessons”: One of the most promising local news nonprofits looks back — and
Its hard not to root for the National Trust for Local News. Heralded as a savior of local newspapers, the nonprofit has presented itself as the ideal foil to the hedge fund-owned chains that slash local newsroom jobs and chase profit over meaningful journalism. The Trust has grown at a remarkable clip since its founding...
Nieman Labs at Wednesday, March 26, 2025 10:55:04 AM
Report for Americas parent organization will “sunset” its in-house editorial projects to focus on f
After a decade at the helm, Charlie Sennott is leaving the GroundTruth Project, the nonprofit journalism organization he founded in 2014 that also launched Report for America and Report for the World. Sennott, a 2006 Nieman Fellow, will take part of the GroundTruth Project name and newsletter to launch GroundTruth Media Partners LLC, a for-profit...
Nieman Labs at Wednesday, March 19, 2025 2:47:17 PM