Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

December 19, 2023 at 12:32 PM

Some NYT staffers are worried about union advocacy

Poynter Dozens of staffers — including Megan Twohey and Julian Barnes — have reportedly formed a group to take a stance on journalistic independence. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Some NYT staffe…

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December 18, 2023 at 12:29 PM

It’s the end of an era for sports journalism

Poynter After 29 superb seasons, HBO’s ‘Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel’ will run its final episode this week. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   It’s the end of an era for sports journalism …

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

December 15, 2023 at 12:30 PM

Mother Jones and Center for Investigative Reporting merge

Poynter The merger will combine Mother Jones’ 50,000 donors and CIR’s support from foundations. The newsroom will include 73 journalists. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Mother Jones and the Center…

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  International Fact-Checking Network · [email protected]

December 14, 2023 at 1:35 PM

Fact-checking the Israel-Hamas war

Poynter False narratives follow familiar trends Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. This is a double-sized installment of Factually to cover November and December … so let’s get to it! Misinformation about the Is…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

December 14, 2023 at 12:30 PM

Paul Ryan continues to blast Trump

Poynter Still, the former House speaker is on the board of Fox News’ parent company, and the network continues to shill for Trump. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Good morning. For today’s Poynter …

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  Kristen Hare | Poynter · [email protected]

December 13, 2023 at 1:49 PM

The 👍 & 👎 in local news this year

Poynter $$$, layoffs, righting wrongs Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   2023 was a rough year in local news. But good, important and needle-moving things have also happened. For our second-to-last newsletter of the ye…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

December 13, 2023 at 12:30 PM

The New York Times adds a first-of-its-kind editor

Poynter Few topics have raised more questions in journalism this year than AI. With its latest hire, the Times seems poised to find answers. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   The New York Times adds …

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  The Poynter Institute · [email protected]

December 12, 2023 at 2:31 PM

Now here's some aptly named training

Poynter Lead with Influence teaches you to leverage your strengths when you lack direct reports. That and other training opportunities inside! Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   The key to leading with influenc…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

December 12, 2023 at 12:30 PM

Heeeeere’s Tucker! Carlson starts his own network

Poynter Will his old Fox News viewers be willing to shell out nine bucks a month for a variety of Tucker Carlson productions? We’ll see. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Heeeeere’s Tucker! Carlson s…

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  Neil Brown, The Poynter Institute · [email protected]

December 12, 2023 at 10:59 AM

Join me in supporting journalism and its vital role in democracy

Poynter I am grateful to you for partnering with us in this journey. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Dear , As the president of the Poynter Institute since 2017, and previously as editor and vice president o…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

December 11, 2023 at 12:30 PM

Elon Musk and X welcome back Alex Jones

Poynter Jones was banned in 2018, well before Musk bought the social media site, for promoting hate speech and antisemitic conspiracy theories. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Elon Musk and X welco…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

December 8, 2023 at 12:30 PM

Media industry cuts top 20,000 in 2023

Poynter The news sector alone has lost 2,681 jobs so far in 2023 — more than it did in all of 2022 or 2021. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Media industry cuts top 20,000 in 2023, report finds …

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  The Poynter Institute · [email protected]

December 7, 2023 at 3:00 PM

Poynter’s impact spans far and wide. Check it out!

Poynter You have helped amplify our reach. Thank you. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Poynter = Impact! ,  It’s been a year of impactful teaching, fact-checking and thought leadership for Poynter. If you are read…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

December 7, 2023 at 12:30 PM

Taylor Swift shows Time magazine’s person of the year still matters

Poynter It’s generally one of the most talked about media stories of any given year. And it got Swift to do her first in-depth interview in 4 years. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Taylor Swift sho…

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  Kristen Hare | Poynter · [email protected]

December 6, 2023 at 1:44 PM

Let’s keep pressing forward

Poynter A few updates and answers about the $500 million effort to help local newsrooms Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   (Shutterstock) Last week, I wrote a primer on the basics of Press Forward, the initiati…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

December 6, 2023 at 12:30 PM

It’s a big night for NewsNation

Poynter The relatively new TV network is hosting the fourth Republican presidential debate. It has a chance to get in front of more eyes than ever before. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   It’s a big…

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  The Poynter Institute · [email protected]

December 5, 2023 at 2:34 PM

Certifying the editor inside all of us

Poynter How you can advance your career with an industry-leading editing certification, plus other training opportunities. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Editing an editing program for editors? Challenge ac…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

December 5, 2023 at 12:30 PM

Getting ready for the GOP debate with NewsNation political analyst Chris Stirewalt

Poynter It's No. 4, Trump's still not there, what's the point? Political veteran explains why debates matter Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Getting ready for Wednesday’s GOP debate with NewsNation…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

December 4, 2023 at 12:30 PM

This week’s Sunday shows stirred up strong takes

Poynter Appearing on CNN, Sen. Lindsey Graham had a warning for former Rep. Liz Cheney. Meanwhile, both Cheney and Jen Psaki had warnings for America. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   ‘Sleepwalking …

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

December 1, 2023 at 12:32 PM

Vox and Condé Nast hold layoffs

Poynter Vox laid off at least 20 people in its second round of layoffs this year. Meanwhile, Condé Nast began an announced round of 270 layoffs. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Vox and Condé Nast h…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

November 30, 2023 at 12:30 PM

Don’t dismiss Donald Trump’s MSNBC rant

Poynter It’s worth remembering just how dangerous it is to have a president constantly attack a profession specifically mentioned in the Constitution. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Don’t miss — o…

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  Kristen Hare | Poynter · [email protected]

November 29, 2023 at 1:44 PM

About all that 💰 coming into local news

Poynter A Press Forward primer Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Something exciting is coming soon. We don’t know a lot about it. We think it’s going to be good.  I could be talking about Santa Claus or the many whit…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

November 29, 2023 at 12:30 PM

Advertisers are backing away from Elon Musk’s X

Poynter Is his reckless and odd behavior with his social media toy finally catching up with him? Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Advertisers are backing away from Elon Musk’s X X owner El…

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  Deborah Read, The Poynter Institute · [email protected]

November 28, 2023 at 3:01 PM

This Giving Tuesday, help strengthen journalism and democracy

Poynter Show your support for Poynter with a gift from the heart. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Anderson Cooper at Poynter’s Bowtie Ball on November 18, 2023. (Photo by Carrie Pratt/Poynter) Dear ,  Will…

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  The Poynter Institute · [email protected]

November 28, 2023 at 2:30 PM

The truth about American crime coverage

Poynter How your newsroom can go from “If it bleeds, it leads” to prioritizing public safety. That and more Poynter training opportunities. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   American newsrooms often botch crim…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

November 28, 2023 at 12:30 PM

Reports of AI use at Sports Illustrated are disturbing, not surprising

Poynter It’s unsettling, especially from such a storied name. But comments from its parent company should have told us it was coming. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Reports that Sports Illustrated…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

November 27, 2023 at 12:30 PM

A Fox News question only tells half the story

Poynter Fox News’ Lucas Tomlinson asked President Biden a question and used the moment to gin up coverage about Biden’s age. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   A Fox News question only tells half the …

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  The Poynter Institute · [email protected]

November 21, 2023 at 2:30 PM

A great big grab bag of gratitude

Poynter During this season of thanks, we've got a few things to share. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   What's on Poynter's grateful list this year? Journalism, of course — and you. During this week of gi…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

November 20, 2023 at 12:30 PM

What 19 Poynter employees are thankful for in journalism

Poynter The growth of worker-owned media, Spanish-language fact-checking, ProPublica’s powerhouse reporting and … ChatGPT? Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Good morning and happy Thanksgiving week. …

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

November 17, 2023 at 12:30 PM

A sideline reporter admitted that she made things up

Poynter Charissa Thompson did what has to be the worst thing a journalist could do. It’s inexcusable. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   A former sideline reporter stunningly admitted that she made thi…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

November 16, 2023 at 12:30 PM

How The Washington Post decided to show graphic mass shooting images

Poynter ‘We just felt that there was a lack of understanding of what actually happens in these shootings,’ the Post’s executive editor told Poynter. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   How The Washingt…

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  Kristen Hare | Poynter · [email protected]

November 15, 2023 at 1:49 PM

‘Good for students, good for democracy’

Poynter Exploring the potential for public radio and universities Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Photo by Chris Evans This newsletter covers what’s working in local news. See something I should feature? Let…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

November 15, 2023 at 12:30 PM

Confronting Trump supporters about Trump’s words

Poynter It’s critical for journalists to ask Republican Party leaders and members what they think about Trump’s terrifying language. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Confronting Trump supporters abo…

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  The Poynter Institute · [email protected]

November 14, 2023 at 2:32 PM

Fox News book explores Trump's 'Big Lie'

Poynter Hear what Poynter's senior media writer learned from the author of this 'deeply researched' book. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   What a Fox News expert told Poynter's senior media writer There’s…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

November 14, 2023 at 12:30 PM

News media call out Trump’s dangerous words

Poynter Instead of simply restating Trump’s disturbing Veterans Day speech, some news outlets pointed out his use of the language of dictators. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   News media call out T…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

November 13, 2023 at 12:30 PM

Q&A: Brian Stelter on his new Fox News book

Poynter In ‘Network of Lies,’ Stelter’s meticulous reporting looks at the role Fox News played in Donald Trump’s desire to stay in power. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   A Q&A with Brian Stelte…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

November 10, 2023 at 12:30 PM

The next GOP debate includes a curious moderator choice

Poynter It’s fair to ask if Megyn Kelly can still be considered a journalist, if she ever really was one at all. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   The next GOP debate includes a curious moderator cho…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

November 9, 2023 at 12:30 PM

How'd the moderators do in the third debate?

Poynter There might not be a more difficult job in all of TV journalism than hosting a political debate. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   How did the moderators do in the third GOP presidential deba…

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  Kristen Hare | Poynter · [email protected]

November 8, 2023 at 1:44 PM

Evergreen guides make sense of the news

Poynter Santa Cruz Local on a strategy that’s working Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   (Screenshot, Santa Cruz Local) This newsletter covers what’s working in local news. See something I should feature? Let m…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

November 8, 2023 at 12:30 PM

The question that candidates should answer in tonight’s debate

Poynter Will someone ask them about the only person who really matters on the Republican side at the moment? Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   The question that moderators should ask in tonight’s GOP…

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  The Poynter Institute · [email protected]

November 7, 2023 at 2:00 PM

Get answers about the 2024 U.S. election

Poynter Register to join our free fact fest happening now through Wednesday. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Get real talk about the 2024 U.S. presidential election with experts Peter Benzoni of the …

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

November 7, 2023 at 12:30 PM

Gannett hired a Taylor Swift writer. Now what?

Poynter Burning questions about access, timing, target audience and more abound. The coverage will be fascinating to watch. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Gannett hired a Taylor Swift writer. Now …

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  The Poynter Institute · [email protected]

November 3, 2023 at 6:12 PM

📣 More Bowtie Ball tickets just dropped!

Poynter Get your ticket to meet Anderson Cooper before we sell out again. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Great news, ! We just released a limited number of tickets to this year’s annual Bowtie Ball, honorin…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

November 3, 2023 at 11:30 AM

White House condemns remarks made on Fox News

Poynter ‘Fox News owes an apology to every single viewer for this sickening attack on the rights and dignity of their fellow Americans.’ Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Just a housekeeping note bef…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

November 2, 2023 at 11:30 AM

Country star tries to defend his controversial song and video

Poynter Jason Aldean discussed ‘Try That in a Small Town’ with ‘CBS Mornings’ in his first network interview since the song became a hot-button issue. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Country star t…

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  Kristen Hare | Poynter · [email protected]

November 1, 2023 at 12:44 PM

Beyond police blotters

Poynter How Outlier and partners are covering crime Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Screenshot, Outlier Media This newsletter covers what’s working in local news. See something I should feature? Let me know. …

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

November 1, 2023 at 11:30 AM

The First Amendment protects the guys yelling on sports shows, too

Poynter It was proven once again this week when a lawsuit by Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre against Hall of Fame tight end Shannon Sharpe was dismissed. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Those …

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  The Poynter Institute · [email protected]

October 31, 2023 at 1:52 PM

How are you preparing to cover 2024?

Poynter Register to attend our free festival of fact-checking Nov. 6-8. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Help your audience get their facts straight before another election year This time next year, Ameri…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

October 31, 2023 at 11:31 AM

Joe Biden the latest to criticize NYT coverage

Poynter The president reportedly ‘fumed’ over a Times headline about an explosion at a Gaza City hospital that was later updated. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Joe Biden is the latest to criticiz…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

October 30, 2023 at 11:30 AM

Jake Tapper’s blistering commentary about Marjorie Taylor Greene

Poynter ‘The degree to which some folks only pretend to care about antisemitism when they can weaponize it never ceases to amaze.’ Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Jake Tapper’s blistering commentar…

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