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
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
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
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
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
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
Real-life WKRP goes live in Cincinnati
WKRP is living on the air in Cincinnati. We hear from the new general manager.
NPR News at Monday, May 11, 2026 4:01:02 AM
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
'Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!' announcer Bill Kurtis talks about his journalism career
The announcer of Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! --- the revered journalist Bill Kurtis -- has retired. His final show airs this weekend. NPR's A Martínez speaks with Kurtis about his career.
NPR News at Wednesday, May 20, 2026 4:01:14 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
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
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
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
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
How Indy newsrooms are using AI
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 20, 2026 4:05:09 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
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
ABC argues Trump administration is trying to chill free speech
In a filing, ABC accuses the Trump administration of trying to chill its constitutionally protected free speech. The point of contention: The View, and whether it's subject to equal time rules.
NPR News at Friday, May 8, 2026 11:37:43 PM
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
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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Poynter Institute at Tuesday, May 19, 2026 6:05:01 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
Disney-owned ABC claims the FCC violated its First Amendment rights over 'The View'
The mouse is fighting back: In a legal filing, Disney challenges the Federal Communications Commission's investigation of The View--saying it infringes on the First Amendment and free speech.
NPR News at Saturday, May 9, 2026 7:01:01 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
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
'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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Starz Extends First Quarter Loss On Lower Revenues
No longer disclosing subscriber counts, the now-solo Starz marked a year from separating from Lionsgate as it looks to grow its streaming TV platform.
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TV News Check at Friday, May 8, 2026 11:04:37 AM
How weather became one of the most important parts of local news
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. When […]
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Poynter Institute at Wednesday, May 20, 2026 7:04:45 AM
D.C. Circuit Probes FCCs Evasion Of Judicial Review
The proposed Nexstar-Tegna mergers handling by the FCC highlights legal and regulatory concerns over agency authority and judicial oversight.
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TV News Check at Saturday, May 9, 2026 1:04:58 AM
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
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
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
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
Paramount pushes back on reports about Bari Weiss role 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. Whats going on over at CBS News? This […]
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Poynter Institute at Wednesday, May 20, 2026 6:33:13 AM
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Data centers are reshaping communities. Local journalists should take notice.
This is Local Edition, Poynters newsletter for people who care about local news. Subscribe to get it in your inbox every Wednesday. The 1967 film “The Graduate” gave us this […]
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Poynter Institute at Wednesday, May 20, 2026 12:05:05 PM
A video of a Florida governor candidate was AI slop. People spread it anyway.
Politicians and other X users shared a manipulated clip appearing to show U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds, the leading Republican candidate in the Florida gubernatorial race, supporting insider trading as a […]
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Poynter Institute at Wednesday, May 20, 2026 5:33:21 AM