Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

September 6, 2022 at 9:59 AM

Should you get a COVID-19 omicron booster or wait?

Poynter Plus, why the water crisis in Jackson, Mississippi, is a symptom of a bigger national problem. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   The COVID-19 omicron boosters are now available. Should you get one or wait? …

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  The Poynter Institute · [email protected]

September 5, 2022 at 4:00 PM

⏳ Deadline Friday for our women's leadership academy

Poynter Apply by Sept. 9. Here's everything you need to know!  Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Poynter's 2023 Leadership Academies for Women in Media  Apply by Friday, Sept. 9, 2022   “I've been promoted not once, but twice…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

September 2, 2022 at 11:48 AM

Twitter edits its edit button policy. Finally.

Poynter Twitter long resisted the idea of an edit button, but now appears to be giving in to the wishes of its users. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Good morning. A quick note: there will be no Poynter Report o…

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  International Fact-Checking Network · [email protected]

September 1, 2022 at 2:29 PM

New prebunking study just dropped

Poynter Instead of fact-checking every single false claim, proponents of prebunking advocate for mass inoculation. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Prebunking is effective at fighting misinfo, study finds (Shu…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

September 1, 2022 at 11:30 AM

Inside the media coverage of the latest Trump news

Poynter The Washington Post called it ‘blistering’ and ‘extraordinary.’ That about covers it. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Inside the media coverage of the latest Donald Trump news Pages from a Depar…

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  Kristen Hare | Poynter · [email protected]

August 31, 2022 at 12:00 PM

Democracy is a team sport - suit up.

Poynter Join Democracy Day coverage next month  Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Via Center for Cooperative Media If democracy dies in darkness, local news is the power grid. The Washington Post’s slogan, the…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

August 31, 2022 at 11:30 AM

What The New York Times wrote about The Washington Post

Poynter The story painted a picture that wasn’t all that rosy. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   What The New York Times wrote about The Washington Post (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File) The m…

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  Weekly Training Digest · [email protected]

August 30, 2022 at 3:00 PM

Woodward and Bernstein

Poynter Poynter will honor the duo at our Bowtie Ball on Nov. 12! Plus, our fall events calendar, leadership lessons and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   How many of you were inspired to go into journal…

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  Mel Grau, The Cohort · [email protected]

August 30, 2022 at 12:29 PM

A penny for your thoughts?

Poynter Or rather, the chance of a $100 gift card for your survey response  Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Hi!  Former Cohort editor Mel Grau here. If you read our most recent Cohort newsletter, you’ll know that it was ho…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

August 30, 2022 at 11:30 AM

Aaron Rodgers purposefully misdirected the media

Poynter Appearing on Joe Rogan’s podcast, the NFL MVP admitted he intentionally misled the media last season when he was asked about his vaccination status. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Aaron Rodgers purposef…

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  The Poynter Institute · [email protected]

August 30, 2022 at 12:59 AM

Boost your confidence as a manager

Poynter And grow your impact as a leader. Apply by Sept. 9 for our women's leadership academy 🚀 Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Poynter's 2023 Leadership Academies for Women in Media  Apply by Friday, Sept. 9, 2022   “Poynt…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

August 29, 2022 at 11:30 AM

NBC is mulling over a move that could change broadcast TV

Poynter The network is considering turning over the 10 to 11 p.m. prime-time hour to local affiliates. Here’s what that could mean. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   NBC is mulling over a move that could change br…

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  Barbara Allen, Poynter · [email protected]

August 28, 2022 at 12:29 PM

Why you need this Poynter classroom tool

Poynter Short, smart, ready-made discussion topics for your classroom can land in your inbox weekly. Doesn’t that sound enticing? Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Professor’s Press Pass helps lead meaningful, enga…

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  The Poynter Institute · [email protected]

August 26, 2022 at 7:26 PM

Celebrate Woodward & Bernstein and more!

Poynter Support journalism at Poynter’s upcoming Bowtie Ball, speaker series and festival! Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Thank you for supporting Poynter — and the power of journalism to make a difference every d…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

August 26, 2022 at 11:29 AM

Good journalism to catch up on this weekend

Poynter To wrap up the week, here are some of the latest notable and interesting pieces of journalism. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Good journalism to catch up on this weekend Good morning. To wrap up the wee…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

August 25, 2022 at 11:30 AM

Russia’s war with Ukraine reaches a grim milestone

Poynter Russia invaded Ukraine six months ago. And each day, another news story in America seems to bump the war off the front pages. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Russia’s war with Ukraine reaches a grim mile…

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  Kristen Hare | Poynter · [email protected]

August 24, 2022 at 12:00 PM

Layoffs, bright spots and a day in the life

Poynter Have you ever hunted a python for work? Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Associated Press photo, Poynter illustration Layoffs are such a part of our industry that it might feel easy to get numb to them…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

August 24, 2022 at 11:30 AM

A whistleblower’s explosive complaint blasts Twitter

Poynter The complaint alleges that Twitter's lax security poses threats to users, shareholders, national security and democracy Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   A whistleblower’s explosive complaint blasts Twitte…

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  Weekly Training Digest · [email protected]

August 23, 2022 at 3:15 PM

From first-time reporter to editor-in-chief in one year

Poynter Plus, Poynter reporting workshops, leadership seminars and our fall events calendar. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Finding a new job is always a journey. Finding a job in journalism, in the middle …

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

August 23, 2022 at 11:29 AM

Inside Fox Sports’ controversial hire of Urban Meyer

Poynter Meyer’s credibility was shot, so why would Fox Sports pick him up now? Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Inside Fox Sports’ controversial hire of Urban Meyer Urban Meyer, pictured here as coach of…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

August 22, 2022 at 11:29 AM

Final ‘Reliable Sources’ raises questions about CNN’s future

Poynter Media reporter Brian Stelter’s final words on CNN: 'The free world needs a reliable source.' Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Final edition of ‘Reliable Sources’ raises questions about CNN’s future …

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  Barbara Allen, Poynter · [email protected]

August 21, 2022 at 12:29 PM

Give us an hour — we’ll sharpen your students

Poynter Our Campus Correspondent program is engaging, enlightening and totally free as we continue to help people tell fact from fiction online.  Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   The portal to book a MediaWise Cam…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

August 19, 2022 at 11:30 AM

What’s behind Brian Stelter’s departure from CNN?

Poynter As new leadership takes hold, CNN is losing one of its most familiar faces Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Brian Stelter leaving CNN; ‘Reliable Sources’ is canceled CNN’s Brian Stelter in June o…

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  International Fact-Checking Network · [email protected]

August 18, 2022 at 3:07 PM

Meta won't comment on its plans to abandon CrowdTangle

Poynter Concerns are growing over the loss of the unparalleled tool for analyzing trends, tracking down article sources and interpreting virality on Facebook. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Meta won't comment on…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

August 18, 2022 at 11:30 AM

Liz Cheney, once a Republican star, falls

Poynter 'Cheney was a punching bag and punchline all across GOP-aligned media as the primary results came in' Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Here's the news media's reaction to Liz Cheney as she falls from GOP …

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  Barbara Allen, Poynter · [email protected]

August 17, 2022 at 12:29 PM

Dear Barbara: Can Poynter help this semester?

Poynter Dear Reader: But of course! Here are oodles of resources from Poynter and others for your fall semester  Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Shutterstock Dear Barbara: I am a college journalism profess…

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  Kristen Hare | Poynter · [email protected]

August 17, 2022 at 11:59 AM

Retaining journalists of color is "a team sport."

Poynter Here’s Upward’s game plan Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Shutterstock When Emma Carew Grovum started talking with local newsrooms and editors about journalists of color, she heard the same thing agai…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

August 17, 2022 at 11:30 AM

Climate change journalism gets its day in the sun

Poynter It's important news that's finally being given the priority treatment it deserves Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Climate change journalism is finally getting its day in the sun Water flows down…

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  The Poynter Institute · [email protected]

August 16, 2022 at 4:44 PM

Discuss top stories with the executive editor of The Associated Press

Poynter Poynter at The Straz kicks off Oct. 11 with Julie Pace.  Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.           Hi , You’re invited to join Poynter at the largest performing arts center in the Southeast…

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  The Poynter's Weekly Training Digest · [email protected]

August 16, 2022 at 1:30 PM

Make sure your reporting creates impact.

Poynter Plus, Poynter alumni share what it's like on the census beat and talk about tips for applying to competitive Poynter programs. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Before there was a dedicated census repo…

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  Alex Sujong Laughlin, The Cohort · [email protected]

August 16, 2022 at 12:29 PM

On choosing abundance

Poynter To move forward in your career, sometimes you need to let go of what got you here in the first place.  Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. The author getting some much-needed rest in a cabin in the woods. (J. Dana S…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

August 16, 2022 at 11:30 AM

Why is the media still reporting on the 2020 election?

Poynter Election deniers are making powerful inroads in local races, which has serious implications for the future of our democracy Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Why the media is still reporting on the 2020 pr…

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  The Poynter Institute · [email protected]

August 16, 2022 at 1:00 AM

It sounds a little corny

Poynter But, just hear what alumni have to say about their experience in Poynter's Leadership Academy for Women in Media. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Poynter's 2023 Leadership Academies for Women in Media  In-person, Ma…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

August 15, 2022 at 11:29 AM

The problem with conservative media defending Donald Trump

Poynter Plus a look at the Sunday news shows and the reporter who happened to be in the audience for Salman Rushdie's attack Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   The problem with conservative media defending Donald T…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

August 12, 2022 at 11:30 AM

Media news and good journalism for your weekend

Poynter The FBI/Trump angle, Austin Tice is still missing after 10 years, Chris Wallace has a new gig, and a happy dog story to round us out Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Notable journalism and media tidbits t…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

August 11, 2022 at 11:30 AM

An important media voice is leaving The Washington Post

Poynter 'She has been a mentor, sounding board and role model for our media team and the newsroom at large' Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   An important media voice is leaving The Washington Post (AP Ph…

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  Kristen Hare | Poynter · [email protected]

August 10, 2022 at 2:44 PM

Wanna get outside the bubble?

Poynter A look back at six lessons from people who aren't journalists  Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Shutterstock Five years ago when I started Local Edition, I had a whole cycle I tried to work through wit…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

August 10, 2022 at 11:30 AM

The story behind the scoop on the Mar-a-Lago search

Poynter How one tweet alerted the national media, as its author conceded 'I'm not a strong enough reporter to hunt this down' Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   How a local got the big scoop on the FBI’s search of …

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  Poynter's Weekly Training Digest · [email protected]

August 9, 2022 at 2:32 PM

Help to hold political candidates accountable

Poynter Plus, an alumni Q&A about our women's leadership academy, training for TV producers and analysis about Axios and Gannett.  Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Poynter senior faculty Al Tompkins t…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

August 9, 2022 at 11:30 AM

Axios sold to Cox. What does it all mean?

Poynter Axios, which burst onto the scene in 2017, became known for its political coverage, newsletters and 'smart brevity' style Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Axios sold to Cox. What does it all mean? …

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

August 9, 2022 at 9:59 AM

Why is it taking so long to test COVID-19 negative?

Poynter Plus, our return-to-office fashion is becoming a real pain in the arch, and a new trend — 'plunge pools'  Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Why is it taking so long to test COVID-19 negative? Presi…

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  Barbara Allen · [email protected]

August 8, 2022 at 10:00 PM

I’m not really here. Sound familiar?

Poynter Here’s just a little dusting of information as you continue to prep for fall 2022  Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Checking in before the school year starts to gauge your journalism needs Shutter…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

August 8, 2022 at 11:29 AM

Highlighting one of the best pieces of journalism this year

Poynter Among the story's revelations: a key former Trump official who said she regretted signing the family separation policy into existence Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Highlighting one of the best pieces o…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

August 8, 2022 at 10:00 AM

Breaking down the Inflation Reduction Act's importance

Poynter Plus an alarm sounds over monkeypox misdiagnoses, a critical teaching shortage and the rise in household debt  Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Inflation Reduction Act heads to U.S. House; healthcare and d…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

August 5, 2022 at 9:59 AM

Monkeypox is now a 'health emergency' in the United States

Poynter Plus, the effectiveness of home tests and the unusual speed records being set by runners Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Monkeypox is now a 'health emergency' in the United States A patient recei…

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  International Fact-Checking Network · [email protected]

August 4, 2022 at 3:48 PM

Georgian fact-checkers are targets of the ruling party

Poynter While Georgian democracy has never flourished, fact-checkers in the country say that right now tensions are particularly high.   Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. In Georgia, fact-checkers have become targets of…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

August 4, 2022 at 11:30 AM

'The way Vin Scully called a ... game, it felt like bumping into an old friend.'

Poynter Remembering the legendary Vin Scully — his remarkable tenure, famous calls and memorable moments Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Remembering the legendary Vin Scully Vin Scully prior to a game a…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

August 4, 2022 at 9:59 AM

Potential new CDC school guidelines might raise a few eyebrows

Poynter The new guidelines 'are expected to ease quarantine recommendations ... and de-emphasize 6 feet of social distancing.' Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Soon — maybe very soon — CDC will issue COVID-19 guid…

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  Kristen Hare | Poynter · [email protected]

August 3, 2022 at 12:00 PM

Don’t take “not in the budget” for an answer.

Poynter There are always ways to find funding for growth  Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Shutterstock There’s a long list of things local newsrooms lack – good coffee, office space, time.  Of course, budgets…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

August 3, 2022 at 11:29 AM

'The View' asked Ron DeSantis on. Here's his response.

Poynter It would be nice to think DeSantis could sit down and face some tough but respectful questions instead of ducking some pushback on his beliefs Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   ‘The View’ asked Florida Gov…

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