Josh Herrington · [email protected]

February 14, 2020 at 12:36 PM

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

February 14, 2020 at 12:35 PM

McClatchy's bankruptcy is another body blow to the journalism industry » Next up on the Geraldo Rivera 'Roadkill' podcast: An interview with President Trump

  The past few months reflect the continuation of a seismic shift in a news industry that seemingly never recovered from the 2008 recession. View email in your browser. A rough day at McClatchy It’s not as if we should be surprised by Thursday's news that…

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  Kristen Hare · [email protected]

February 13, 2020 at 1:45 PM

You had me at local.

Poynter General Newsletter View email in your browser. Before Friday, I have to help build a brown felt puppy dog out of an old box. It will have googly eyes, floppy ears, a fluffy tail, and, once finished, my third-g…

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  Poynter & American Press Institute · [email protected]

February 13, 2020 at 1:15 PM

Falling for fake screenshots — Debunking claims about the coronavirus and pets — Reuters launches a new fact-checking initiative

Falling for fake screenshots — Debunking claims about the coronavirus and pets — Reuters launches a new fact-checking initiative Why people still fall for fake screenshots Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. The cynical lure of fake screen…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

February 13, 2020 at 12:34 PM

Is the media biased against Bernie Sanders? » Journalism prof apologizes » Miami Herald's knockout mistake: The Poynter Report

  The Poynter Report with Tom Jones breaks down and delivers the most important stories about the media every weekday. View email in your browser.   Is the media not feeling the Bern? Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders speaks to supporters at…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

February 12, 2020 at 1:00 PM

J-school prof uses racial slur » Questioning the use of mugshots » TV personality to challenge AOC: The Poynter Report

  The Poynter Report with Tom Jones breaks down and delivers the most important stories about the media every weekday. View email in your browser. Wait, weren't we supposed to get a break? Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg in New Hampshire o…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

February 11, 2020 at 12:57 PM

A threat to Big Bird? » Stars and Stripes forever ... maybe » Good news for the WSJ: The Poynter Report

  The Poynter Report with Tom Jones breaks down and delivers the most important stories about the media every weekday. View email in your browser.   PBS, NPR funding is threatened again Sesame Street’s Big Bird. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles) Watch out, Big Bird.…

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  Ren LaForme | Poynter · [email protected]

February 11, 2020 at 12:05 PM

A new supertool fights fake images, plus the Economist’s guide to Instagram and a new way to pay for journalism

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

February 10, 2020 at 1:30 PM

Why 'Face the Nation' is can't-miss journalism » Gayle King defenders speak up » Marco Rubio's weekend tweet: The Poynter Report

  The Poynter Report with Tom Jones breaks down and delivers the most important stories about the media every weekday. View email in your browser.   'Face the Nation' is can't-miss journalism CBS “Face The Nation” host Margaret Brennan in 2016. (Photo by Ev…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

February 7, 2020 at 12:51 PM

A controversial TV interview, slamming Rush's honor and some presidential profanity: The Poynter Report

  The Poynter Report with Tom Jones breaks down and delivers the most important stories about the media every weekday. View email in your browser. What a week. It started in Iowa with caucus controversy and wraps up tonight with a Democratic debate in New …

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  Kristen Hare · [email protected]

February 6, 2020 at 1:44 PM

I’m here for your CMS horror stories

Poynter General Newsletter View email in your browser. What’s the wonkiest thing you’ve dealt with because of your newsroom’s CMS? Katy Camp, digital content manager at WFTV in Orlando, might win this one. “We had o…

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  Poynter & American Press Institute · [email protected]

February 6, 2020 at 1:21 PM

A week that tested U.S. fact-checkers — Full Fact gets practical on Brexit — Jigsaw's new tool

A week that tested U.S. fact-checkers — Full Fact gets practical on Brexit — Jigsaw's new tool How fact-checkers covered one of the busiest weeks in American politics Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Ads, speeches and conspiracies: oh my…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

February 6, 2020 at 12:33 PM

Will the media repeat 2016 mistakes? » Sounds like Spotify got a deal » New NYT ads coming: The Poynter Report

  The Poynter Report with Tom Jones breaks down and delivers the most important stories about the media every weekday. View email in your browser.   Is Biden/Ukraine the next 'But her emails'? Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden. (AP Photo/John Lo…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

February 5, 2020 at 12:30 PM

A crazy busy week in news » Limbaugh medal demonstrates the divide » The end of Iowa?: The Poynter Report

  The Poynter Report with Tom Jones breaks down and delivers the most important stories about the media every weekday. View email in your browser.   The opposite of a slow news week House Speaker Nancy Pelosi rips up President Donald Trump's s State of the …

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  Mel Grau, The Cohort · [email protected]

February 4, 2020 at 12:59 PM

How Emily Ramshaw plans to build the most representative newsroom in America

How Emily Ramshaw plans to build the most representative newsroom in America Featuring Emily Ramshaw, co-founder and CEO of The 19th View The Cohort in your browser. Hi Cohort family! It feels good to pop back into your inbox after a little winter hibernation (…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

February 4, 2020 at 12:47 PM

The Iowa caucuses may have been a mess, but they certainly made for fascinating TV: The Poynter Report

  The Poynter Report with Tom Jones breaks down and delivers the most important stories about the media every weekday. View email in your browser.   Nothing yet to see here Supporters of Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Amy Klobuchar, wait for the c…

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  Ren LaForme | Poynter · [email protected]

February 4, 2020 at 12:03 PM

A tool for female journalists, why it's time to TikTok and how to snag your username EVERYWHERE

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

February 3, 2020 at 12:36 PM

Fox News goes easy on the president » How one network is preparing for Iowa » Super Bowl front pages: The Poynter Report

  The Poynter Report with Tom Jones breaks down and delivers the most important stories about the media every weekday. View email in your browser.   Fox News takes it easy ... too easy Fox News’ Sean Hannity. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson, File) The pregame Su…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

January 31, 2020 at 12:32 PM

Journalists keep getting punished for tweeting. Where is the line between personal and professional?

  The Poynter Report with Tom Jones breaks down and delivers the most important stories about the media every weekday. View email in your browser. Good morning and happy Friday! Here are your top media stories for today. To post or not to, Post? Washington …

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  Kristen Hare · [email protected]

January 30, 2020 at 3:40 PM

Stop putting off that amazing project.

Poynter General Newsletter View email in your browser. If you’re stuck in the relentless cycle of daily news, it can be hard to make time for work that needs it. I personally have one project on the front burner (stay…

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  Poynter & American Press Institute · [email protected]

January 30, 2020 at 1:54 PM

Collaborating on the coronavirus — Misinformation after death of Kobe Bryant — FactCheck.org gets to the source of Pelosi pens

Collaborating on the coronavirus — Misinformation after death of Kobe Bryant — FactCheck.org gets to the source of Pelosi pens Fact-checkers band together on the coronavirus story Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Hoaxes about coronaviru…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

January 30, 2020 at 12:34 PM

Warren Buffett sold off his newspapers — and optimism about the industry went with them

  The Poynter Report with Tom Jones breaks down and delivers the most important stories about the media every weekday. View email in your browser. The billionaire bailed on his newspapers Warren Buffett tosses a newspaper during a newspaper tossing compet…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

January 29, 2020 at 12:37 PM

CNN anchor Don Lemon’s unprofessional laughing fit draws President Trump’s ire

  The Poynter Report with Tom Jones breaks down and delivers the most important stories about the media every weekday. View email in your browser. Trump supporters outraged by CNN CNN host Don Lemon. (Photo by Greg Allen/Invision/AP) The whole thing lasted le…

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  Ren LaForme | Poynter · [email protected]

January 29, 2020 at 12:07 PM

Looking for data? The last tool you'll ever need is here.

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

January 28, 2020 at 12:36 PM

The Washington Post suspended a reporter for tweeting about Kobe Bryant's sexual assault allegations » A testy Fox News exchange » Sean Hannity's big interview

  The Poynter Report with Tom Jones breaks down and delivers the most important stories about the media every weekday. View email in your browser. A Washington Post reporter's suspension (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) The Washington Post has a mess on it…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

January 27, 2020 at 12:35 PM

How we covered the death of superstar Kobe Bryant: The Poynter Report

  The Poynter Report with Tom Jones breaks down and delivers the most important stories about the media every weekday. View email in your browser.   How the media reacted to Kobe's death Fans of Kobe Bryant mourn in front of his image near Staples Center,…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

January 24, 2020 at 12:35 PM

Legendary reporter Jim Lehrer's death prompts journalists to recall his life and lessons » The Poynter Report

  The Poynter Report with Tom Jones breaks down and delivers the most important stories about the media every weekday. View email in your browser.   Why journalists should be like Jim Lehrer Jim Lehrer, shown here moderating a 2008 presidential debate betw…

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  Kristen Hare · [email protected]

January 23, 2020 at 1:50 PM

Who’s managing your relationships?

Poynter General Newsletter View email in your browser. Last year at a local news conference, I wrote down a quote that’s stuck with me: “Collaboration is really about conflict.” That. Is. So. Real. It’s true with mar…

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  Poynter & American Press Institute · [email protected]

January 23, 2020 at 1:34 PM

Who should fix the disinformation problem? — Debunking falsehoods on Mexico border conflict — Coronavirus sparks rampant misinformation

Who should fix the disinformation problem? — Debunking falsehoods on Mexico border conflict — Coronavirus sparks rampant misinformation Who’s “mainly” responsible for curbing disinformation?  Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. A new poll…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

January 23, 2020 at 12:55 PM

TV numbers show our division over impeachment » The scourge of 'both side-ism' » Is Serial up for sale? » The Poynter Report

  The Poynter Report with Tom Jones breaks down and delivers the most important stories about the media every weekday. View email in your browser.   Doing the math on our division (Photo courtesy of Fox News) Where are Americans going for their impeachmen…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

January 22, 2020 at 12:36 PM

This media diet calls for moderation » A Hillary scoop » Is The Ringer for sale?: The Poynter Report

  The Poynter Report with Tom Jones breaks down and delivers the most important stories about the media every weekday. View email in your browser.   Your guide to a healthy media diet NBC’s Chuck Todd, left, appearing on the network’s impeachment coverage …

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  Ren LaForme | Poynter · [email protected]

January 22, 2020 at 12:08 PM

Here's a tool that podcast makers and listeners both need

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

January 21, 2020 at 12:59 PM

The NYTimes' failure to communicate » Impeachment watch 2020 » A plea for help in Chicago: The Poynter Report

  The Poynter Report with Tom Jones breaks down and delivers the most important stories about the media every weekday. View email in your browser. The trouble with two  The front of The New York Times' offices. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) For 59 minutes, it w…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

January 17, 2020 at 12:37 PM

A conflict of interest gets worse » CNN faces a real hack job » What's right for 'The View'?: The Poynter Report

  The Poynter Report with Tom Jones breaks down and delivers the most important stories about the media every weekday. View email in your browser.   ESPN analyst strikes out ESPN baseball analyst Jessica Mendoza. (Photo by Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP) Good Fr…

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  Poynter & American Press Institute · [email protected]

January 16, 2020 at 1:41 PM

Examining the Soleimani threat — Volcano misinformation in the Philippines — Conspiracy theorists run for Congress

Examining the Soleimani threat — Volcano misinformation in the Philippines — Conspiracy theorists run for Congress Stories from Iran are keeping fact-checkers (really) busy Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Was Soleimani an ‘imminent’ th…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

January 16, 2020 at 12:38 PM

Everyone's got an opinion about the debate » A new nightly newscast » The right kind of break-in: The Poynter Report

  The Poynter Report with Tom Jones breaks down and delivers the most important stories about the media every weekday. View email in your browser.   Hot takes abound after Tuesday's debate The stage before Tuesday’s Democratic presidential debate.  (AP Pho…

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  Kristen Hare · [email protected]

January 15, 2020 at 3:06 PM

Back away from the paper.

Poynter General Newsletter View email in your browser. Something cool is happening in Little Rock, Arkansas. Subscribers of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette are getting iPads pre-loaded with the paper’s app so they can r…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

January 15, 2020 at 12:34 PM

A major media misfire in last night's debate » Cutting the press out of the impeachment action » Megyn Kelly and friends react to 'Bombshell': The Poynter Report

  The Poynter Report with Tom Jones breaks down and delivers the most important stories about the media every weekday. View email in your browser.   Debate's biggest misfire: a media mistake Democratic presidential candidates Elizabeth Warren, left, and Ber…

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  Ren LaForme | Poynter · [email protected]

January 15, 2020 at 12:06 PM

The next big messaging app isn't popular in the U.S. Plus: A critical new Instagram feature and a browser update you should make ASAP

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

January 14, 2020 at 12:39 PM

American practically begs for a press briefing » A big lineup change on 'The View' » Debate will feature political reporting rising star: The Poynter Report

  The Poynter Report with Tom Jones breaks down and delivers the most important stories about the media every weekday. View email in your browser. Former press secretaries unite  White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik) Ther…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

January 13, 2020 at 12:41 PM

Did these hosts become the president's mouthpiece? » How to push back » A new Bob Woodward book?: The Poynter Report

  The Poynter Report with Tom Jones breaks down and delivers the most important stories about the media every weekday. View email in your browser.   A cautionary tale of two tweets Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) It’s not u…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

January 10, 2020 at 12:33 PM

The networks we turn to for big news » An imposter reporter's uncharitable lie » Sarah Sanders and the Constitution

  The Poynter Report with Tom Jones breaks down and delivers the most important stories about the media every weekday. View email in your browser. Rep. Rashida Tlaib D-Mich., speaks during a rally outside of the U.S. Capitol, during a house vote to measure l…

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  Poynter & American Press Institute · [email protected]

January 9, 2020 at 1:51 PM

Our Factually forecast — Facebook's deepfake ban — Factnameh's map detective work

Our Factually forecast — Facebook's deepfake ban — Factnameh's map detective work Three fact-checking predictions for 2020 Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. The Factually forecast for 2020  Happy New Year! With the start of 2020, we’ve b…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

January 9, 2020 at 12:38 PM

Kudos and criticism where they're due » The wrong way to handle sponsored content » Rap lyrics lead to conviction: The Poynter Report

  The Poynter Report with Tom Jones breaks down and delivers the most important stories about the media every weekday. View email in your browser.   TV news deserves a pat on the back (Photo courtesy of NBC News) We’re always so quick to jump on media out…

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  Kristen Hare · [email protected]

January 8, 2020 at 5:07 PM

Please accept this digital pat on the back

Poynter General Newsletter View email in your browser. Hi! It’s 2020!  I know now is the time to look ahead, but can we pause really quickly and look back at the impact of local news last year? Every year, journalists wr…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

January 8, 2020 at 12:34 PM

Hedge your bets against an official White House briefing » The forgiveness of audiences » America's best sports writing: The Poynter Report

  The Poynter Report with Tom Jones breaks down and delivers the most important stories about the media every weekday. View email in your browser. That's 303 days and counting White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham, second from left, listens as Pre…

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  Ren LaForme | Poynter · [email protected]

January 8, 2020 at 12:07 PM

This tool illuminates the hidden hands of special interest groups in proposed bills

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

January 7, 2020 at 12:46 PM

All news is local » Meet a 9-year-old detainee » Which veep interview will you watch? The Poynter Report

  The Poynter Report with Tom Jones breaks down and delivers the most important stories about the media every weekday. View email in your browser. All news is local Mourners holding posters of Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani attend his funeral ceremony in …

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

January 6, 2020 at 12:40 PM

The critical need for responsible reporting » Fox News' take » What you missed over break: The Poynter Report

  The Poynter Report with Tom Jones breaks down and delivers the most important stories about the media every weekday. View email in your browser. The Poynter Report is back. Good morning. Great to talk to you again after a long holiday break. Welcome to 2…

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  The Poynter Institute · [email protected]

December 31, 2019 at 1:11 PM

Help make 2020 the “Year of Facts”

Help make 2020 the “Year of Facts” Support fact-based expression and its role in democracy Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Friends, As we gather tonight with friends and family to ring in the new year — let’s work together to mak…

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