Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

October 27, 2023 at 11:30 AM

Reporter calls out lawmakers following Maine shootings

Poynter ‘I have not heard anyone who is jarred by this latest mass shooting because, unfortunately, it has become normalized.’ Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Reporter calls out lawmakers following…

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October 26, 2023 at 11:30 AM

Popular sports radio host threatens to quit on air

Poynter Was it a radio bit or cautionary tale? Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Popular sports radio host threatens to quit on air: radio bit or cautionary tale? Sports radio and TV host C…

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October 25, 2023 at 12:49 PM

Building truths and myths in Marfa

Poynter How one Texas podcast is making tourism for locals Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Screenshot, Marfa Public Radio If you Google “Marfa, Texas,” Marfa Public Radio’s executive director likes to joke, …

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October 25, 2023 at 11:31 AM

A tale of two polls: media consumption and trust are down

Poynter Americans are following the news less closely than they used to, and 39% of American adults have no trust in it at all. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   A tale of two polls: media consumptio…

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October 24, 2023 at 1:30 PM

What's your best career advice?

Poynter Add to the discussion and read what our recent attendees thought. Plus, training to enhance your beat reporting and trustworthiness. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   'Make a list and just go for it.' …

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

October 24, 2023 at 11:30 AM

NYT explains Gaza hospital blast headline change

Poynter ‘The early versions of the coverage … relied too heavily on claims by Hamas,’ the Times says Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   NYT explains Gaza hospital blast headline change A gir…

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October 23, 2023 at 11:30 AM

Word choice matters, especially when covering a war

Poynter Journalists are generally hunting for the most accurate and objective terms to use, but their decisions can signal all sorts of things to audiences. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Word cho…

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October 20, 2023 at 11:30 AM

Trust in media is near a record low

Poynter Only 7% of adults have a ‘great deal’ of trust in news media, a new Gallup poll found. 38% say they have none at all. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   American trust in media is near record …

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October 19, 2023 at 12:38 PM

The fact-checking turn to debunking, explained

Poynter A Q and A with Lucas Graves Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Fact-checkers and the flood of social media misinformation: A Q&A with Lucas Graves Not so many years ago, fact-checking went hand-i…

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October 19, 2023 at 11:30 AM

Covering the war ... and trying to get it right

Poynter The usual reliable news sources continue to be reliable — but not perfect. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Covering the war … and trying to get it right A Palestinian girl carries…

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  Kristen Hare | Poynter · [email protected]

October 18, 2023 at 12:44 PM

Covering war

Poynter Poynter guidance around covering Israel and Gaza Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   When you work in local news, chances are you won’t be covering what’s happening on the front lines of international conflicts.…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

October 18, 2023 at 11:31 AM

The fog of war envelops social media

Poynter Hamas and the Israeli government are pioneering ways to shape public opinion about the war through Telegram, X and other social sites. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   The fog of war envelop…

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October 17, 2023 at 1:33 PM

Resources for complex assignments and challenging times

Poynter Fortify your knowledge of the Gaza conflict, take better care of your mental health and enroll in our last Beat Academy of the year. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Protesters calling for a cease…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

October 17, 2023 at 11:30 AM

Sean Hannity gets involved in the speaker vote

Poynter The popular Fox News personality reportedly has gone as far as to question Republican representatives on why they wouldn’t vote for Jim Jordan. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Fox News’ Sea…

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October 16, 2023 at 11:30 AM

Pete Davidson offered the right words

Poynter Instead of a cold open about the news of the week, this weekend’s ‘SNL’ began with a plea to stand for humanity. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Pete Davidson offered the right words about …

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October 13, 2023 at 11:30 AM

Journalists are often used in AI-generated misinfo

Poynter But cheaper tricks may still be more troubling Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Journalists are often used in AI-generated misinfo, but cheaper tricks may still be more troubling G…

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October 12, 2023 at 11:30 AM

Why The Washington Post is reducing its staff

Poynter Audiences, subscriptions, print revenue and digital advertising are all down by double digits, and its CEO says it ‘overshot on expenses.’ Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Why The Washington…

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October 11, 2023 at 2:30 PM

Washington Post to offer 240 buyouts

Poynter A memo from the Post’s CEO said the Post hopes to avert layoffs, but her note did not make any promises Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Washington Post to offer 240 buyouts in an attempt to…

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  Kristen Hare | Poynter · [email protected]

October 11, 2023 at 12:50 PM

When the Taylor Swift beat comes to you

Poynter Relax, this IS about journalism. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Donna Kelce, left, mother of Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce watched the game with pop superstar Taylor Swift, center, during the first-half…

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October 10, 2023 at 3:00 PM

Informal leaders unite!

Poynter Get more sway and have more say with this Poynter training. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Powering the people behind the scenes Behind the scenes of impactful newsroom projects, programs and sto…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

October 10, 2023 at 11:30 AM

Journalists rush into danger to cover the Israel-Hamas war

Poynter Courageous journalists from around the globe have jumped into war to share powerful reports of what is happening. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Journalists rush into danger to cover the I…

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October 9, 2023 at 11:30 AM

As a significant moment unfolds in Israel, the media reaches deep

Poynter And, once again, CNN shows that it is the go-to news source for big international news. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   As a significant moment unfolds in Israel, the media reaches deep …

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October 6, 2023 at 11:31 AM

5 notable moments from Marty Baron’s book tour

Poynter In ‘Collision of Power,’ published Tuesday, Baron gives an insider’s take of The Washington Post. In recent interviews, he has shared even more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   5 notable mo…

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October 5, 2023 at 11:30 AM

Surveying the media coverage of a wild week in Washington

Poynter This was a major story with implications for all Americans. And the media did its job of keeping Americans informed. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Surveying the media coverage of a wild w…

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October 4, 2023 at 7:57 PM

Celebrate with Anderson Cooper

Poynter Get your Bowtie Ball ticket before it’s too late. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Hi , When historic news breaks, who helps you understand every side of the story?  For millions, it’s Anderson Coope…

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  Kristen Hare | Poynter · [email protected]

October 4, 2023 at 12:44 PM

Let’s talk AI and journalism

Poynter Caitlin Dewey on the potential and perils of ChatGPT Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   (Poynter illustration by Annie Aguiar; Shutterstock) Caitlin Dewey’s early interest in artificial intelligence p…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

October 4, 2023 at 11:30 AM

Q&A: The Athletic’s Richard Deitsch on ‘The Year’s Best Sports Writing 2023’

Poynter The latest edition of the staple book series about sports writing is available this week. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Q&A: The Athletic’s Richard Deitsch on ‘The Year’s Best Sports …

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October 3, 2023 at 1:30 PM

For these young writers, the shoe fits

Poynter Enjoy their surprise and delight, and learn how you can contribute to Poynter's efforts. Plus, training opportunities you can gift yourself. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   The joy of coordinating a …

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

October 3, 2023 at 11:31 AM

To all the Kelce-Swift-NFL haters?

Poynter You need to calm down Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   To all the Kelce-Swift-NFL haters? You need to calm down From left, Taylor Swift, Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackma…

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October 2, 2023 at 11:30 AM

Sunday morning drama sets up an intriguing week in Washington

Poynter A Republican member of the house turned the Sunday shows into a megaphone for ousting House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Sunday morning drama sets up an intriguin…

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September 29, 2023 at 11:30 AM

Nearly 1,000 apply for Gannett’s Taylor Swift and Beyoncé gigs

Poynter ‘This is how we save local journalism. This is what we need to do,’ Gannett executive Kristin Roberts told The Wall Street Journal. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Gannett’s Taylor Swift an…

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September 28, 2023 at 11:30 AM

Writers Guild wins protections against AI

Poynter Newsroom unions are also hoping to codify language that prevents companies from using AI to replace journalistic work Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Today’s newsletter lead item about the …

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  Kristen Hare | Poynter · [email protected]

September 27, 2023 at 12:44 PM

How 1 small team covers lots of 🏈⚽⚾

Poynter It's Friday night lights, but for Instagram Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Courtesy Delaware County Daily Times (Screenshot, Instagram) When a team from Delaware County, Pennsylvania, made it to the …

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

September 27, 2023 at 11:30 AM

What to expect from the second Republican debate

Poynter Co-moderator Dana Perino told Politico that the candidates might have to focus less on Biden and more on Trump to stand out. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   What to expect from the second R…

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September 26, 2023 at 1:30 PM

Journalists are increasingly being harassed online. Here's help.

Poynter Our next Beat Academy will help you deal with harassers. Read for more about that and other training opportunities. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Journalists increasingly face online harassment cam…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

September 26, 2023 at 11:30 AM

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce make for a fascinating media story

Poynter It’s the biggest story of all time! OK, maybe not, but here’s why it’s still a big deal. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   The Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce story is a fascinating study of me…

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September 25, 2023 at 11:30 AM

Rupert Murdoch’s troubling legacy

Poynter Through his tabloids and other newspapers, his TV networks, and, in particular, Fox News, Murdoch stoked divisiveness and anger. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Rupert Murdoch’s troubling l…

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September 22, 2023 at 11:30 AM

Rupert Murdoch is retiring. Will anything change?

Poynter What are the odds Fox News reforms its ways to become a more responsible outlet that emphasizes fact-based news over politically driven opinion? Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Rupert Murdo…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

September 21, 2023 at 11:30 AM

Shameful: USC football temporarily bans reporter

Poynter He had the nerve to write about a conversation two players had in front of the media, but before media availability officially started. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Shameful: USC footbal…

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  Kristen Hare | Poynter · [email protected]

September 20, 2023 at 12:34 PM

When local news is connective tissue

Poynter LAT’s Jessica Perez on De Los Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Jessica Perez is the community editor for De Los from the Los Angeles Times. Perez joined the Los Angeles Times in 2017 and previously worked…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

September 20, 2023 at 11:30 AM

Pay to Tweet? Elon Musk’s latest plans for X

Poynter With this move, it's hard to argue the billionaire isn't just intentionally trying to blow up the former Twitter Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Pay to Tweet? Elon Musk’s latest plans for X …

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September 19, 2023 at 1:30 PM

How can Anderson Cooper get better?

Poynter He'll be on hand to tell us when Poynter honors him at our annual Bowtie Ball. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   ‘I strive to get better every single day.’ CNN anchor Anderson Cooper walks onsta…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

September 19, 2023 at 11:30 AM

The New York Times sports section says goodbye

Poynter Despite pushback from the union and staffers, as well as criticism and pleas from sports fans, the Times published its last sports section Monday. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Say it ain…

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September 18, 2023 at 11:30 AM

Kristen Welker’s controversial ‘Meet the Press’ debut

Poynter Interview with Donald Trump sparks debate about platforming, fact-checking the former president Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Kristen Welker’s controversial debut as “Meet the Press” moder…

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September 15, 2023 at 11:30 AM

AI butchered a former NBA player’s obit. Could it still have a use?

Poynter Those who have lost someone often face a thick fog of grief and a heavy load of end-of-life arrangements. AI could help them draft a basic obit. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   AI butchered…

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September 14, 2023 at 11:30 AM

WH to news outlets: Ramp up impeachment scrutiny

Poynter The letter, sent to prominent newsroom executives, notes that House Republicans have produced no evidence of a crime. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   White House to news outlets: Ramp up sc…

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September 13, 2023 at 5:00 PM

🎟️Get your tickets to meet Anderson Cooper

Poynter Act now. Tickets are selling fast. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Bowtie Ball tickets are now on sale! Hi , You’re invited to join Anderson Cooper, Pulitzer Prize winners and other media personaliti…

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  Kristen Hare | Poynter · [email protected]

September 13, 2023 at 12:30 PM

So ... how was your summer?

Poynter Local Edition is back! Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Actual thing I saw on the way to the beach this summer. (Photo by my 12-year-old) Oh my gosh hi! I missed you.  My summer was volleyball tourna…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

September 13, 2023 at 11:30 AM

Why a Georgia reporter is closing her one-person news site

Poynter In her parting editorial, owner/reporter Robin Kemp urged readers to support nonprofit news, noting that news deserts see more public corruption. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   After going…

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September 12, 2023 at 1:46 PM

Power your voice and level up your skills

Poynter Two high-touch, impactful courses close soon. Plus, opportunities for health reporters and an event honoring Anderson Cooper. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Here are two upcoming opportunities to be…

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