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As November begins, we want to express our sincere gratitude for your support of Poynter’s mission to strengthen journalism’s essential role in a free society.
Just last month, two new partnerships were announced. The first, in collaboration with YouTube, introduces a curriculum through Poynter’s MediaWise program helping teens identify misinformation online. We also entered a five-year partnership with the Knight Foundation to educate philanthropic funders on journalism ethics and the importance of independent reporting for local news.
Additionally, we’ve concluded this year’s Transforming Local Crime Coverage into Public Safety Journalism, which has helped over 500 journalists and 80 newsrooms reshape their reporting on local crime, emphasizing safety, ethics and community engagement.
We look forward to celebrating journalism on Saturday, November 16, at Poynter’s 2024 Bowtie Ball at the Hilton Tampa Downtown. Tickets are available for purchase until November 8.
Read on to learn more about these events and other updates from Poynter. As always, thank you for your continued support. Please reach out if you have any questions or would like to engage with us further.
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Deborah Read
Chief Development Officer
Adele Streissguth
Marketing Communications - Lead Writer
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Last chance to secure your Bowtie Ball ticket
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On Nov. 16, Bowtie Ball attendees will break out their bowties (or bowtie accessories) to celebrate the impact of Poynter and the career of Robin Roberts. (Graphic by Chris Kozlowski)
Don't miss your chance to attend Poynter’s Bowtie Ball honoring ABC’s Robin Roberts ([link removed]) — tickets are available until Nov. 8.
We invite you to join us on Saturday, November. 16, for Poynter’s annual gala celebrating journalism and recognizing Robin Roberts’ remarkable career as the 2024 recipient of the Poynter Medal for Lifetime Achievement in Journalism.
Special guests for the evening include Denis Philips, ABC Action News Chief Meteorologist, and the Tampa Bay Times team who provided excellent coverage of the recent Hurricanes Helene and Milton that devastated our greater Tampa Bay community.
Act now to secure your spot before tickets sell out! To buy a table or inquire about sponsorships, please email [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) or [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) .
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Poynter’s MediaWise and YouTube join forces
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Poynter’s MediaWise and YouTube announced a new curriculum to help teens identify misinformation online. (Graphic by YouTube)
With 96% of U.S. teens online daily ([link removed]) , a key question emerges: How can they effectively sort fact from fiction while safeguarding their mental health from the pressures of misinformation?
Poynter’s MediaWise and YouTube seek to address this challenge with a new, free media literacy curriculum ([link removed]) designed specifically for teens ages 13-17. Launched in celebration of Media Literacy Week, this program equips educators with vital tools to teach teens digital skills, from spotting misinformation to evaluating sources and understanding AI.
The curriculum includes lesson plans, videos and guides that empower young people to navigate today’s digital era confidently and responsibly. By offering accessible, hands-on resources, MediaWise and YouTube are committed to preparing the next generation to become informed digital citizens.
Check out the curriculum at www.hitpausewithmediawise.com ([link removed]) .

Poynter and Knight Foundation: Strengthening the local news ecosystem
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Poynter and the Knight Foundation partner to increase awareness among philanthropic funders interested in supporting local news. (Graphic by Shutterstock)
For decades, Poynter has supported journalists via training focused on ethical reporting of honest, reliable news to audiences. Now, a ([link removed]) newly announced partnership with the Knight Foundation ([link removed]) will help to increase awareness among philanthropic funders interested in supporting local news about journalism ethics and the importance of independent reporting.
This initiative will start with a foundational phase that clarifies funders' motivations and priorities, provides insight into journalism’s community impact and outlines ethical standards for funding relationships. Participants will benefit from diverse speaker perspectives, practical tools and guidance in creating their funding purpose statements.
Building on this groundwork, the next phase will offer tailored mentorship to help funders define funding strategies, select projects and establish any necessary guidelines. A final phase will deepen funders' understanding of news organizations, highlighting their unique operations and how funders can offer effective, sustainable support.
Read more about the partnership here ([link removed]) .
Gain insights into the state of journalism with roundtable discussions
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(Left to right) Danielle C. Belton, Aaron Sharockman, Julia Beizer, Neil Brown, Jodi Kantor, and Madison Gray participate in a roundtable discussion in New York City. (YouTube)
Last month, we unveiled Poynter’s OnPoynt report ([link removed]) , which examines the major trends currently shaping journalism, such as audience engagement, revenue strategies, trust in local news and the influence of emerging technologies.
In addition to the report, Poynter hosted a series of insightful roundtable discussions featuring some of the nation’s foremost journalism leaders. These conversations explored the report's critical topics and are now available for viewing on YouTube ([link removed]) .
Watch highlights of the discussions ([link removed]) from attendees representing The Guardian, The New York Times, The Washington Post, Bloomberg, TIME and various Poynter representatives as they examine the report's findings.
How Poynter helps journalists reshape coverage of local crime
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Poynter’s Transforming Local Crime Coverage into Public Safety Journalism concludes its third year. (Graphic by Shutterstock)
Poynter’s Transforming Local Crime Coverage into Public Safety Journalism ([link removed]) program just concluded its third year. This initiative supports newsrooms to reshape their crime coverage by shifting the emphasis to public safety, ethics and community engagement.
In 2024, the program introduced peer coaching, enabling teams to implement their new ideas into actionable policies supporting the specific public safety needs of their communities. This approach encouraged newsrooms to not only rethink their coverage but also to actively involve their audiences in the conversation, furthering trust and transparency in the reporting process.
We look forward to continuing this program in 2025, where we will introduce a series of change management tools aimed at assisting newsrooms reshape their local reporting practices to strengthen audience engagement and boost revenue. Read how these newsrooms are seeing the big payoffs ([link removed]) .

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