Neil Brown - The Poynter Institute · [email protected]

May 5, 2020 at 11:02 AM

#GivingTuesdayNow: You can help journalists on the front lines

#GivingTuesdayNow: You can help journalists on the front lines Poynter is the place journalists go to get the support they need Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Dear John, If you know the number of coronavirus cases in your state, tha…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

May 4, 2020 at 11:34 AM

Pulitzer Prizes, often won for coverage of tragedies, bring bittersweet reactions to newsrooms

  Certainly, reporters would gladly trade in their Pulitzers if it meant they tragedies they covered had never happened. View email in your browser. Pulitzer Prizes bring bittersweet reactions Dana Canedy, administrator of The Pulitzer Prizes, announcing P…

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  Josh Herrington · [email protected]

May 1, 2020 at 12:03 PM

Our rush to disinfect is a problem. Poynter highlights the facts for both citizens and journalists covering the coronavirus story

Our rush to disinfect is a problem. Poynter highlights the facts for both citizens and journalists covering the coronavirus story You support Poynter. We support facts and the free press. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   As a P…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

May 1, 2020 at 11:33 AM

The Post and Courier is demanding staff return to the newsroom, leaving its reporters angry and frustrated

  In an email this week, executive editor Mitch Pugh told staff to report to the publication’s Charleston office at least one day a week starting Monday. View email in your browser.   A coronavirus controversy in the workplace at a South Carolina newspaper …

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  Kristen Hare · [email protected]

April 30, 2020 at 2:30 PM

The 5 questions I get about local news

Poynter General Newsletter View email in your browser. As a reporter who covers my own industry, my job has always felt a little meta. The journalists I interview often (always) say, “it’s so weird to be on the other sid…

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  Poynter & American Press Institute · [email protected]

April 30, 2020 at 12:22 PM

Medical facts v. political rhetoric — Radio-Canada dissects a coronavirus claim — Legal support for fact-checkers

Medical facts v. political rhetoric — Radio-Canada dissects a coronavirus claim — Legal support for fact-checkers Who will people believe in the reopening debate? Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Truth-tellers in white coats When Brad Pitt…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

April 30, 2020 at 11:36 AM

People crave coronavirus news, but they often need a break from it, too

  A new poll from Pew Research Center shows that 71% of Americans say they need to take breaks from news about the coronavirus. View email in your browser. Craving coronavirus news, but not all the time Sometimes you have to do something other than watch t…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

April 29, 2020 at 11:33 AM

Fox News’ best-ever ratings signify that we are a country divided

  Never have citizens been watching the news more closely and, based on the reputations of these networks, never have those citizens been more divided. View email in your browser.   Fox News’ best-ever ratings show a country divided Fox News primetime hosts…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

April 28, 2020 at 11:35 AM

Gannett has lots of layoffs, but little transparency

  Gannett newspapers are laying off journalists all across the country. How many? Who? Where? Gannett isn’t really saying. View email in your browser. Layoffs at Gannett. Firings at Fox. Changes coming to ESPN. And, as always, more White House coronavirus task…

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  Ren LaForme | Poynter · [email protected]

April 28, 2020 at 11:04 AM

Weeks into the coronavirus pandemic, here are some tools that are actually worth using

Poynter's Try This! — Tools for Journalism Tips and tools for creative live online events, addressing readers' coronavirus questions, boosting your visuals coverage and ... Zoom alternatives! ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  read online Your weekly, bi…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

April 27, 2020 at 11:32 AM

Will the White House coronavirus press conferences go away?

  President Trump held one of his shortest briefings on Friday. There were no briefings Saturday or Sunday. We could see fewer briefings in the coming weeks. View email in your browser. Will the White House coronavirus press conferences go away? The lecter…

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  Josh Herrington · [email protected]

April 24, 2020 at 12:02 PM

Today’s headlines are historic. Here’s how Poynter makes sure they’re also accurate.

Today’s headlines are historic. Here’s how Poynter makes sure they’re also accurate. You support Poynter. We support facts and the free press. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   As a Poynter supporter, you’re receiving this newsl…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

April 24, 2020 at 11:35 AM

It’s time for the media to pull back on covering the ‘reopen’ protests

  Few Americans participate in or even support the "reopen" protests, so endlessly covering them presents a warped sense of reality. View email in your browser.   It’s time for the media to pull back on covering the ‘reopen’ protests A man holds a sign as h…

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  Kristen Hare · [email protected]

April 23, 2020 at 3:58 PM

We carry each other along

Poynter General Newsletter View email in your browser. The kids of my neighborhood have been busy. (Photos by Kristen Hare/Poynter) Every weekday, I open a document on my computer and add layoffs, furloughs and closure…

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  Poynter & American Press Institute · [email protected]

April 23, 2020 at 12:51 PM

Fake cures for COVID-19 — A viral video in Nigeria — Misinformation around the reopen protests

Fake cures for COVID-19 — A viral video in Nigeria — Misinformation around the reopen protests People are gargling with antiseptics, drinking cow urine and taking pills to avoid COVID-19  Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Here are some ha…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

April 23, 2020 at 11:35 AM

Why CNN’s Anderson Cooper is one of the best interviewers in the business

  We’ve seen a lot of weird stuff lately, but Wednesday’s conversation between Cooper and the mayor of Las Vegas is about as off-the-rails as it gets. View email in your browser. Why CNN’s Anderson Cooper is one of the best interviewers in the business CNN…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

April 22, 2020 at 11:35 AM

In a pandemic, many photojournalists face an impossible choice: Stay safe or get out there to pay the bills?

  Many photojournalists are still on their own with procuring protective gear they need to keep safe. But the NPPA is helping. And so are some news outlets. View email in your browser. 'Being a photojournalist right now, covering coronavirus is incredibly c…

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  Mel Grau, The Poynter Institute · [email protected]

April 21, 2020 at 12:48 PM

The Cohort: What I learned leaving journalism for politics

The Cohort: What I learned leaving journalism for politics Featuring Christina Coleman, freelance editor and digital content creator   View The Cohort in your browser. Whatever burden you’re carrying these days, whether it’s work-from-home issues or losing work …

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

April 21, 2020 at 11:35 AM

A break from the coronavirus comes from someone unexpected: Michael Jordan

  ESPN's much anticipated 10-part documentary about Michael Jordan’s last championship season with the Chicago Bulls debuted Sunday and drew huge TV numbers. View email in your browser.   A break from the coronavirus comes from someone unexpected: Michael Jo…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

April 20, 2020 at 11:32 AM

Vice President Mike Pence stuck to his talking points on the Sunday shows

  Pence has shown empathy, leadership, calmness and given direct and confident answers during the daily coronavirus press briefings. Not so on Sunday. View email in your browser. What happened on the Sunday shows? NBC “Meet the Press” moderator Chuck Todd,…

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  Josh Herrington · [email protected]

April 17, 2020 at 12:04 PM

Poynter plants seeds of resilience (and vegetables)

Poynter plants seeds of resilience (and vegetables) You support Poynter. We support facts and the free press. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   As a Poynter supporter, you’re receiving this newsletter each Friday so we can keep y…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

April 17, 2020 at 11:33 AM

President Trump seems to have a reason to hold coronavirus press conferences around 6 p.m. Eastern. So what is it?

  There seems to be a rhyme and reason to the timing of when Trump speaks. It would be interesting to know what that is. View email in your browser.   The president seems to have a reason to hold press conferences at 6 p.m. What is it? President Donald Trum…

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  Kristen Hare · [email protected]

April 16, 2020 at 8:05 PM

I forgot it was Thursday

Poynter General Newsletter View email in your browser.   Normally my Wednesday afternoons are spent working on Thursday’s Local Edition. So today, I settled into my home office with a coffee, tried to tune out the one …

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  Poynter & American Press Institute · [email protected]

April 16, 2020 at 12:43 PM

Trouble in Spain — Tragic hoaxes in India — Russia's misinfo tactics

Trouble in Spain — Tragic hoaxes in India — Russia's misinfo tactics Spanish fact-checkers targeted after WhatsApp limits forwarding Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Spain’s fact-checkers become a target Sometimes it feels like the phras…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

April 16, 2020 at 11:35 AM

America is watching the evening news again

  “World News Tonight,” "NBC Nightly News" and "CBS Evening News" are often in the most-watched programs lately That was unthinkable just a few months ago. View email in your browser. TV news numbers are up. Way up. Anchor David Muir anchoring ABC’s “World…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

April 15, 2020 at 11:35 AM

The curious case of the White House press conferences

  The daily coronavirus press conferences are sprinkled with newsworthy items but most often unproductive. They don't seem like they're about to change. View email in your browser.   The curious case of the White House press conferences President Donald Tru…

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  Ren LaForme | Poynter · [email protected]

April 14, 2020 at 10:33 AM

Wondering where the Try This! newsletter has been?

Poynter's Try This! — Tools for Journalism Your weekly, bite-sized dose of tools, tips and ideas for digital journalism. Kindly supported by the American Press Institute and the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  read online …

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

April 14, 2020 at 10:19 AM

President Trump attacked the media in an off-the-rails press conference

  President Trump argued with the media, showed a slickly-produced video that defended his coronavirus response and also attacked the media, and argued some more. View email in your browser.   Trump’s off-the-rails press conference President Donald Trump po…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

April 13, 2020 at 11:34 AM

The blockbuster story that sent President Trump on a Twitter rant

  The New York Times produced several pieces of outstanding coronavirus-related journalism over the weekend. President Trump was not a fan. View email in your browser.   The blockbuster story that sent President Trump on a Twitter rant (AP Photo/Bebeto Mat…

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  Josh Herrington · [email protected]

April 10, 2020 at 12:03 PM

How our new Poynter/NPR connection impacts you

How our new Poynter/NPR connection impacts you You support Poynter. We support facts and the free press. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   As a Poynter supporter, you’re receiving this newsletter each Friday so we can keep you w…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

April 10, 2020 at 11:33 AM

Need a break from coronavirus news? Here’s how to escape over the weekend.

  As we head into the weekend — devoid once again of live sports, restaurant meals and going out to a play or movie — here are some ways to escape. View email in your browser.   Need a break from coronavirus news? Here’s how to escape over the weekend. Podc…

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  Kristen Hare · [email protected]

April 9, 2020 at 1:17 PM

More of this, please

Poynter General Newsletter View email in your browser. In Salt Lake City, Utah, last week, Enrique Limón was the only staffer left working in the building of the Salt Lake City Weekly. Between furloughs and staff working…

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  Poynter & American Press Institute · [email protected]

April 9, 2020 at 12:57 PM

Goading the platforms — Collaboration in Latin America — Journalists push Brazil's leaders on COVID-19

Goading the platforms — Collaboration in Latin America — Journalists push Brazil's leaders on COVID-19 Politicians are daring social platforms with video manipulations Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. A 2020 game: ‘Truth or Dare the Plat…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

April 9, 2020 at 11:33 AM

The public weighs in on the media’s job covering the coronavirus

  It’s a mixed bag, depending on political persuasion and where folks get their news. But more than half of U.S. adults believe the media is doing a good job. View email in your browser.   The public weighs in on the media’s job covering the coronavirus Repo…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

April 8, 2020 at 11:32 AM

There’s a new White House press secretary, but does it even matter?

  There hasn't been White House press briefing in over a year. Odds are, new press secretary Kayleigh McEnany won't be holding one anytime soon. View email in your browser. There’s a new White House press secretary, but does it even matter? Stephanie Grish…

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  Mel Grau, The Poynter Institute · [email protected]

April 7, 2020 at 12:50 PM

The Cohort: Group therapy

The Cohort: Group therapy Featuring Sidney Tompkins, licensed mental health counselor and ordained minister in the United Methodist Church View The Cohort in your browser. We have lost so much. We’re grieving and grasping and giving and growing.  If you’re li…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

April 7, 2020 at 11:34 AM

Journalism’s grim news keeps getting worse

  The coronavirus pandemic has brought illness, death, pay cuts, furloughs and layoffs to newsrooms. The ramifications are being felt all over the U.S. View email in your browser. Journalism’s grim news keeps getting worse Reporters raise their hands to as…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

April 6, 2020 at 11:34 AM

As the U.S. prepares for its 'hardest moment' yet, a look at how we got here and the media’s role in the coronavirus pandemic

  Chilling words from the U.S. Surgeon General on Sunday's "Meet the Press" remind us of the mistakes that got us here and the media's role in it all. View email in your browser. U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams, right, being interviewed by Chuck Todd on Su…

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  Josh Herrington · [email protected]

April 3, 2020 at 12:04 PM

Bringing you a little hope (and a lot of facts)

Bringing you a little hope (and a lot of facts) You support Poynter. We support facts and the free press. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   As a Poynter supporter, you’re receiving this newsletter each Friday so we can keep you w…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

April 3, 2020 at 11:34 AM

Threats against Dr. Anthony Fauci? What’s the world coming to?

  Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s leading expert on infectious diseases, is facing enough threats that the government is stepping up his security. View email in your browser.   Threats against Dr. Anthony Fauci? What’s the world coming to? Dr. Anthony Fauc…

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  Kristen Hare · [email protected]

April 2, 2020 at 1:52 PM

I’m playing Mario Kart how are you?

Poynter General Newsletter View email in your browser. Here are some things I’ve learned about working from home with two kids and a husband while trying to launch a new daily story about a critical industry that’s in …

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  Poynter & American Press Institute · [email protected]

April 2, 2020 at 12:44 PM

International Fact-Checking Day — A look at that ibuprofen claim — Platforms take a harder line on coronavirus misinformation

International Fact-Checking Day — A look at that ibuprofen claim — Platforms take a harder line on coronavirus misinformation A day to recognize fact-checkers Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Now, more than ever, fact-checking is indispen…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

April 2, 2020 at 11:33 AM

The nation’s top newspaper editors on the key to covering the coronavirus story

  Dean Baquet of The New York Times, Marty Baron of The Washington Post, Scott Kraft of the Los Angeles Times and others talk about their coverage. View email in your browser.   The nation’s top newspaper editors on the key to covering the coronavirus story …

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  Josh Herrington · [email protected]

April 2, 2020 at 11:03 AM

April 1 is for Fools. April 2 is for Facts.

April 1 is for Fools. April 2 is for Facts. You support Poynter. We support facts and the free press.   Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Today we celebrate International Fact Checking Day by highlighting the life-saving work of f…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

April 1, 2020 at 11:33 AM

Put the paywalls back up on coronavirus coverage

  Some newspapers are wondering if they can survive much longer — and that means they won’t be able to provide any coverage at all, free or otherwise. View email in your browser. Put the paywalls back up President Donald Trump speaks to reporters about the…

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  Poynter & American Press Institute · [email protected]

March 31, 2020 at 7:53 PM

Oops! Sorry to inundate your inbox

Oops! Sorry to inundate your inbox If you have any comments or suggestions, please email us at [email protected].  Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Dear Factually subscriber, A bit ago, we were experimenting with a new subscriber welc…

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  Poynter & American Press Institute · [email protected]

March 31, 2020 at 6:28 PM

Welcome to Factually!

Welcome to Factually! If you have any comments or suggestions, please email us at [email protected].  Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Welcome to Factually! This is a weekly newsletter about fact-checking, debunking misinformation, ve…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

March 31, 2020 at 11:34 AM

The coronavirus forces furloughs, layoffs and print reductions at newspapers across North America

  A significant drop in advertising has already claimed many of the country’s alt-weeklies. Now daily newspapers are taking a hit. View email in your browser.   The coronavirus hits newspapers (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File) We all saw it coming, but it does…

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March 30, 2020 at 11:35 AM

Want the facts about the coronavirus? Ask a journalist.

  When it comes to COVID-19 information, nothing is more important to helping people stay informed right now than the work being done in local media. View email in your browser.   Want the facts about the coronavirus? Ask a journalist. Kansas House Minority…

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  Josh Herrington · [email protected]

March 27, 2020 at 1:13 PM

Misinformation is spreading faster than the coronavirus. Here's what Poynter is doing to stop it.

Misinformation is spreading faster than the coronavirus. Here's what Poynter is doing to stop it. You support Poynter. We support facts and the free press Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   As a Poynter supporter, you’re receiving…

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