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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]
September 12, 2023 at 11:30 AM

Newsroom AI guidelines ‘lack teeth,’ study finds

Poynter University of Oxford researchers found that few publishers with artificial intelligence guidance mention audience feedback on the topic. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Newsroom AI guidelin…
  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]
September 11, 2023 at 11:30 AM

Chuck Todd signs off at ‘Meet the Press’

Poynter Todd, who moderated the venerable Sunday show for 9 years, officially handed over the reins to Kristen Welker. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Chuck Todd signs off at ‘Meet the Press,’ ‘the…
  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]
September 8, 2023 at 11:30 AM

When should a journalist to get involved?

Poynter Two USA Today Network reporters covering the aftermath of Hurricane Idalia stopped reporting and tried to put out a fire. It was the right move. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   When is it a…
  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]
September 7, 2023 at 11:30 AM

Who is the best of the NFL media?

Poynter The NFL kicks off the 2023 season tonight as the Kansas City Chiefs host the Detroit Lions. Here’s the football media to watch this season. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Before we get sta…
  The Poynter Institute · [email protected]
September 6, 2023 at 5:00 PM

⏰ Apply by Friday

Poynter The Leadership Academy for Women in Media can help you boost your confidence, clout and connections. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Gain confidence, clout and connections as a leader in the ever-evolving media indust…
  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]
September 6, 2023 at 11:31 AM

John Lansing’s rocky tenure as NPR’s CEO to come to a close

Poynter Lansing’s 4 years in charge included challenges wrought by the pandemic, a racial reckoning and issues in the podcasting business that led to layoffs. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   John L…
  The Poynter Institute · [email protected]
September 5, 2023 at 1:35 PM

Navigating your career? Make the right turn.

Poynter Apply for the Poynter Leadership Academy for Women in Media by Friday. Plus, opportunities for health reporters and an event honoring Anderson Cooper. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   It's a jungle gy…
  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]
September 5, 2023 at 11:30 AM

Breaking down the Disney/ESPN-Spectrum dispute

Poynter 15 million Spectrum customers haven’t been able to watch ESPN — or Disney, FX and others — since Thursday night. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Breaking down the Disney/ESPN-Spectrum dispu…
  The Poynter Institute · [email protected]
September 2, 2023 at 12:00 PM

⏰ One more week to apply!

Poynter The Leadership Academy for Women in Media can help you boost your confidence, clout and connections. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Gain confidence, clout and connections as a leader in the ever-evolving media indust…
  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]
September 1, 2023 at 11:30 AM

One Florida town got its Idalia news from Facebook

Poynter In regions where there isn’t a robust news presence, local residents often turn to social media. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Good morning. Before we get started, a quick programming not…
  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]
August 31, 2023 at 11:30 AM

CNN’s new boss faces a handful of major challenges

Poynter Mark Thompson must tackle slumped ratings, low morale and a cautious staff when he takes over in October. He just might be up to it. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   CNN’s new boss faces a h…
  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]
August 30, 2023 at 11:30 AM

Why reporters go into the storm

Poynter If it’s dangerous for residents and tourists to be on the beach, why are journalists there? There are a few good reasons. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Why reporters go into the storm …
  The Poynter Institute · [email protected]
August 29, 2023 at 1:01 PM

These webinars are good for your health

Poynter Your health reporting, that is. Learn the ins and outs of CDC databases, how to track opioid settlement cash, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Get reliable data, expert guidance and meaningf…
  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]
August 29, 2023 at 11:30 AM

Who’s in line for CNN’s top job?

Poynter Two British men are said to be in the running. There’s a lot of good to build on for whoever gets the gig, as recent news reports have shown. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Who’s in line f…
  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]
August 28, 2023 at 11:30 AM

NBC News announces when Kristen Welker will take over ‘MTP’

Poynter Welker takes over for Chuck Todd. She becomes the show’s 13th moderator, and the first Black journalist to host. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   NBC News announces when Kristen Welker will …
  The Poynter Institute · [email protected]
August 25, 2023 at 5:00 PM

Get the gift of community

Poynter Poynter’s Leadership Academy for Women in Media can make you feel more connected to yourself, your purpose and your peers. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Are you ready to join a cohort of more than 550 leaders in news…
  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]
August 25, 2023 at 11:30 AM

Budget overestimates led The Texas Tribune to institute its first-ever layoffs

Poynter The nonprofit newsroom laid off 11 people Wednesday, including several longtime journalists and its entire copy desk. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Budget overestimates led The Texas Trib…
  International Fact-Checking Network · [email protected]
August 24, 2023 at 1:21 PM

The fact-checking we all voted as the best

Poynter Announcing the winners from GlobalFact10. Plus: Factually is back! Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Fact-checkers from Nigeria, Indonesia and Brazil win GlobalFact 10 awards For years, lured by the prom…
  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]
August 24, 2023 at 11:30 AM

Fox News paints depressing picture of America in first GOP debate

Poynter Wednesday night’s debate fits right in with what you see during prime time every other night of the week on Fox News: America is a mess. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Fox News paints a de…
  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]
August 23, 2023 at 11:29 AM

Let’s debate the debate: Does tonight even matter?

Poynter Republicans will have their first presidential debate ahead of the 2024 election. The candidate most likely to be the nominee won’t be there. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Let’s debate th…
  The Poynter Institute · [email protected]
August 22, 2023 at 1:53 PM

Is your know-how leveling off? Time to Level Up.

Poynter Our upcoming course offers expert teaching on key concepts to boost your career. Plus, a complimentary mental health webinar and more Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Level Up your journalism game to …
  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]
August 22, 2023 at 11:29 AM

The move that could make Threads a true threat to Twitter

Poynter It’s hard to say where Threads will ultimately go, but it wasn’t going to go any further without a web version. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   The move that could make Threads a true threa…
  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]
August 21, 2023 at 11:30 AM

Trump’s rivals give the same answer about his charges

Poynter If he’s convicted, they say, it’ll be ‘up to the people’ to decide if he should be president. The polling on that topic is fraught. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Trump’s rivals all seem t…
  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]
August 18, 2023 at 11:30 AM

Why climate experts are criticizing a Hawaii headline from ABC News

Poynter Can climate change be blamed for the Maui wildfires? Almost certainly, at least partially. But even if it can’t, it’s far too early to say so. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Why climate ex…
  The Poynter Institute · [email protected]
August 17, 2023 at 2:00 PM

Raise your profile and build your clout

Poynter Cement your role as a leader in Poynter’s Leadership Academy for Women in Media Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Above: Raj Mukhopadhyay participated in the February 2020 Leadership Academy for Women in Media. (Sara O’…
  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]
August 17, 2023 at 11:30 AM

After national pushback, search warrant for Kansas newspaper withdrawn

Poynter It’s a step in the right direction, but it doesn’t fix the damage caused to the Marion County Record. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   After national pushback, search warrant for Kansas news…
  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]
August 16, 2023 at 11:30 AM

Elon Musk’s latest petty move targeted news sites

Poynter Have you noticed a delay when clicking on links in tweets to the Times, Reuters, Substack, Facebook and others? Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Elon Musk’s latest petty move targeted The Ne…
  The Poynter Institute · [email protected]
August 15, 2023 at 1:38 PM

Create investigations with more oomph

Poynter Our personalized course will help you launch an investigation with smarts and impact. Plus, other Poynter tools to sharpen your edge. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Get this ProPublica editor's help…
  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]
August 15, 2023 at 11:30 AM

Why news anchors go to disasters

Poynter ‘Some stories are too big to pass through the lens of a camera or words on a screen.’ Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Why news anchors go to disasters like the wildfires in Hawaii …
  The Poynter Institute · [email protected]
August 14, 2023 at 3:00 PM

Boost your confidence to grow your career

Poynter Leadership Academy for Women in Media alumni share the positive consequences of the confidence they gained through the program. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. It’s not just a feel-good emotion: Confidence has consequ…
  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]
August 14, 2023 at 11:30 AM

A small town in Kansas is at the heart of a fight for press freedoms

Poynter Police raided the Marion County Record — a family-owned newspaper with seven employees — and ‘took everything we have,’ its publisher says. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   A small town in K…
  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]
August 11, 2023 at 11:29 AM

Think print is dead? Readers still have plenty to say.

Poynter Strong audience opinions about baseball games and crossword puzzles in Las Vegas highlight a stubborn love for print newspapers. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Think print is dead? Readers…
  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]
August 10, 2023 at 11:30 AM

This Twitter-Trump story includes fines and search warrants

Poynter Plus, Fox News hosts really want the former president, who remains noncommittal, to participate in the Aug. 23 debate in Milwaukee. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   A Twitter-Trump story tha…
  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]
August 9, 2023 at 11:30 AM

Would ESPN embrace gambling? Bet on it.

Poynter The network announces a $2 billion sportsbook deal with Penn Entertainment. Plus, Buzzfeed, reporting a $27.8 million loss, pins its hopes on AI. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Would ESPN …
  The Poynter Institute · [email protected]
August 8, 2023 at 2:34 PM

Road trip to the Iowa caucuses! We'll pay.

Poynter Political journalists will get complimentary training and lots of reporting opportunities in this free workshop. For this and more, read on! Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Improve your understanding…
  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]
August 8, 2023 at 11:29 AM

What did DeSantis actually say about 2020 election?

Poynter “Of course he lost,” the candidate says of Donald Trump in an NBC News interview. Then he seems to question how the election was run. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   What did Ron DeSantis a…
  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]
August 7, 2023 at 11:30 AM

Some conservatives cheer U.S. women’s World Cup loss

Poynter Rather than criticize the team's poor on-field performance, commentators choose to go after some of the players’ off-field stances Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Some conservative media re…
  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]
August 4, 2023 at 11:30 AM

What indictment coverage transcends to the weary masses?

Poynter Plus, a forward-looking correction about glyphs in the New York Times; and is a Newsom-DeSantis debate imminent? Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   News outlets have indictment coverage down p…
  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]
August 3, 2023 at 11:30 AM

How the media is covering latest Trump indictment

Poynter There is no shortage of great journalism, and here are some of the best explainers, analyses, commentaries and perspectives so far Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   The Donald Trump indictmen…
  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]
August 2, 2023 at 11:30 AM

Rogan floats an irresponsible conspiracy theory ... again

Poynter Plus, a "breathtaking" Trump indictment, the rising number of people avoiding news, and Meta's decision to block news in Canada Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Say it ain’t so, Joe: Rogan f…
  The Poynter Institute · [email protected]
August 1, 2023 at 8:59 PM

📣 Apply now for the women’s leadership academy!

Poynter Gain confidence, clout and connections with Poynter's 2024 Leadership Academy for Women in Media. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. It’s time to apply for Poynter’s 2024 Leadership Academy for Women in Media! Join a coh…
  The Poynter Institute · [email protected]
August 1, 2023 at 1:38 PM

Before and after is glamorous. What about the middle?

Poynter This is what sparks Poynter magic in the Leadership Academy for Women in Media. Plus, other opportunities to help you transform your career. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   The alchemy of the women’s…
  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]
August 1, 2023 at 11:30 AM

Musk hits new low with latest lawsuit threat

Poynter X Corp. goes after a nonprofit that tracks hate speech. Plus, we remember Paul Reubens, one of the most inventive comics ever Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Elon Musk finds a new low with …
  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]
July 31, 2023 at 11:30 AM

These climate change stories will scare the heck out of you

Poynter From flooding in South Florida to the lack of water in “the cradle of civilization” and the American West, stories share an ominous tone Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   These climate change…
  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]
July 28, 2023 at 11:30 AM

A century-old publication goes dark in West Virginia

Poynter As the weekly Welch News shuts its doors, a coal county struggles to fulfill basic community tasks, the AP writes. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   A century-old publication goes dark in Wes…
  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]
July 27, 2023 at 11:30 AM

A testy media feud over coverage of CNN

Poynter It has been quite a while since we’ve seen a media dustup like this. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Variety, The Atlantic and Puck: A testy media feud over coverage of CNN (AP Ph…
  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]
July 26, 2023 at 11:29 AM

Holocaust comments on Fox News draw criticism

Poynter Whatever point ‘The Five’ co-host Greg Gutfeld was trying to make, his words were thoughtless. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Holocaust comments on Fox News draw criticism Fox Ne…
  The Poynter Institute · [email protected]
July 25, 2023 at 1:30 PM

Why one instructor calls this training 'magical'

Poynter Power of Diverse Voices empowers BIPOC journalists to find their voice and build skills. Plus, get personal with 'America's writing coach.' Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   'Undoubtedly the most power…
  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]
July 25, 2023 at 11:30 AM

Elon Musk is changing Twitter to X. Why?

Poynter There must be more to it than the fact that, apparently, all the bird references simply annoyed him. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Elon Musk is changing Twitter to X. Why? A wor…
  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]
July 24, 2023 at 11:30 AM

X marks the spot: Twitter will see a big logo change

Poynter What is the business strategy for replacing such a known brand? Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   X marks the spot: Twitter will see a big logo change (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)…