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March 26, 2024 at 1:30 PM

An AI ethics starter kit, customizable for your newsroom

Poynter The only way to create ethical standards in an unlicensed profession is to do it newsroom by newsroom. We're here to help. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Start establishing your newsroom's AI ethics …

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

March 26, 2024 at 12:06 PM

The fallout continues from NBC News’ controversial hire

Poynter NBC News recruits voices to represent a cross-section of viewers. But, by hiring McDaniel, it gave a stamp of approval to someone with no credibility Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   This Po…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

March 26, 2024 at 11:30 AM

The fallout continues from NBC News’ controversial hire

Poynter NBC News recruits voices to represent a cross-section of viewers. But, by hiring McDaniel, it gave a stamp of approval to someone with no credibility Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   The fal…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

March 25, 2024 at 11:29 AM

Inside the drama of NBC News hiring Ronna McDaniel

Poynter There was immediate external criticism and a downright mutiny from inside, including shocking on-air commentary from a prominent voice Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Inside the drama of NBC…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

March 22, 2024 at 11:29 AM

A new podcast looks into how Pulitzer-winning stories are done

Poynter Across 6 episodes, ‘Pulitzer on the Road’ offers audiences insights into how these award-winning works are produced and what makes them prize-worthy Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   First in…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

March 21, 2024 at 11:30 AM

Why an insurrection at the AP could succeed this time

Poynter Readers can now access a swath of free news from a variety of sources. News outlets are focusing instead on high-end local news. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   In Tuesday’s newsletter, I w…

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  Kristen Hare | Poynter · [email protected]

March 20, 2024 at 12:34 PM

How to thrive in a hybrid newsroom

Poynter (‘Cause it’s probably not going to change) Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   I’m working on a book right now about Florida’s historic hotels, motels and inns, and let me tell you, the nostalgia that comes with…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

March 20, 2024 at 11:30 AM

Gannett and McClatchy drop the AP. What's it mean?

Poynter Two of the largest US newspaper chains will stop using content from one of the largest global wire services — a stunning development in news media Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Gannett an…

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  The Poynter Institute · [email protected]

March 19, 2024 at 1:02 PM

A unique public media leadership training — at no cost

Poynter Poynter and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting are focusing on training the next generation of public media leaders. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   High-quality training for public media leaders…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

March 19, 2024 at 11:30 AM

Don Lemon posts ‘contentious’ and ‘testy’ interview with Elon Musk

Poynter The interview generated headlines long before it was actually published. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Don Lemon posts ‘contentious’ and ‘testy’ interview with Elon Musk X owner…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

March 18, 2024 at 11:29 AM

The Trump coverage conundrum

Poynter News organizations are once again in a precarious situation with a presidential candidate who wields dangerous rhetoric and lies Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Donald Trump’s interview wit…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

March 15, 2024 at 11:34 AM

TikTok isn’t for sale yet, but buyers are lining up

Poynter Former Treasury Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin said Thursday he is putting together an investor group that will try to purchase the app. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   TikTok isn’t for sale y…

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  Kristen Hare | Poynter · [email protected]

March 14, 2024 at 12:34 PM

Bring back newsroom field trips

Poynter Here’s how Newsday did it Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   (Courtesy: Newsday) This school year, Newsday started to focus on an important group of future news consumers — fifth graders. It launched Ne…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

March 14, 2024 at 11:30 AM

Elon Musk’s deal with Don Lemon goes sour

Poynter The former CNN host kicked off his new X show with a 90-minute Musk interview. Shortly after its taping, Musk ended their partnership. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Elon Musk’s deal with …

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

March 13, 2024 at 11:30 AM

Jon Stewart rips so-called ‘patriots’ in spot-on commentary

Poynter In his return as host of Comedy Central’s ‘The Daily Show,’ Stewart keeps cranking out must-see moments Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Jon Stewart rips Trump’s so-called ‘patriots’ in spot…

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March 12, 2024 at 1:52 PM

Storytelling that gets to the heart of immigration

Poynter Our next Beat Academy is designed to help inform, not inflame, this hot-button topic. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   How to cut through immigration spin for accurate, thoughtful coverage Journalis…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

March 12, 2024 at 11:30 AM

Journalism was a major winner at the Oscars

Poynter The Associated Press and PBS ‘Frontline’ won their first-ever Oscars for a film about Ukraine. The Los Angeles Times also won its first Oscar. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Journalism was…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

March 11, 2024 at 11:30 AM

A reporter revealed Sen. Britt as ‘beyond misleading’

Poynter Britt tied an anecdote about a woman who survived sex trafficking to Biden’s border policies. But it happened during the George W. Bush admin. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   How a tenaciou…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

March 8, 2024 at 12:31 PM

Tucker Carlson and Chris Cuomo will chat

Poynter Their conversation is expected to air Monday at 8 p.m. Eastern on Cuomo’s NewsNation show. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Good morning. Before we get started today, a programming note. I’m…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

March 7, 2024 at 12:30 PM

With Haley out, prepare for a ‘nasty’ general election

Poynter ‘It’s going to be personal,’ Chuck Todd warned in his NBC News news politics newsletter — and other media takes on what to expect Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   With Nikki Haley out, it’s …

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  Kristen Hare | Poynter · [email protected]

March 6, 2024 at 1:29 PM

‘Someone needs to be at these meetings’

Poynter Chipping in for county wide coverage Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   (Screen shot, TAPintoWestfield) Hi! Today I want to share a short story about how some newsrooms in the same county are working to…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

March 6, 2024 at 12:30 PM

Today's most influential TV star? Iowa's college baller

Poynter Caitlin Clark is such a big deal that the TV network that hosts games reportedly considered paying her to stay in school one more year Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Who is the most influe…

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  The Poynter Institute · [email protected]

March 5, 2024 at 2:30 PM

Training that changes lives? Believe it.

Poynter A devoted alum takes the wheel for this year's Essential Skills for Rising Newsroom Leaders Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   One heck of a credible source Over a decade ago, Poynter faculty Tony Elk…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

March 5, 2024 at 12:29 PM

Lachlan Murdoch sets expectations for new sports streaming service

Poynter The service — from Fox, Disney and Warner Bros. — may cost about $50 a month. Fox expects about 5 million subscribers in the first five years. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Lachlan Murdoc…

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  Neil Brown, The Poynter Institute · [email protected]

March 4, 2024 at 9:48 PM

Have you heard about Poynter’s global impact?

Poynter Our 2023-2024 Impact Report highlights how we are strengthening excellence in journalism every day in service to democracy. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Dear ,  Because you are a Poynter partner, …

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

March 4, 2024 at 12:30 PM

Remembering groundbreaking NFL reporter Chris Mortensen

Poynter Mortensen was a pioneer in sports TV news. But to define him by his legendary work would not even begin to come close to best describing him. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Remembering gro…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

March 1, 2024 at 12:30 PM

Journalism's existential dread problem

Poynter Many news workers wonder if they’ll wake up tomorrow with a job. That uncertainty can cause hyperactivity — or outright nihilism. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Good morning. Today’s newsl…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

February 29, 2024 at 12:30 PM

Heeeere’s a new site covering late-night TV

Poynter Three veteran media and TV reporters have launched LateNighter.com. Is it a few years too late? Or just in time? Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Heeeere’s a new site covering late-night TV …

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  The Poynter Institute · [email protected]

February 27, 2024 at 2:30 PM

Are you prepared to follow the money?

Poynter Get the tools and expertise you need to cover the billions of taxpayer dollars pouring into communities across the country. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Billions of taxpayer dollars are pouring int…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

February 26, 2024 at 12:29 PM

Shane Gillis’ giant miss as host of SNL

Poynter He could have addressed his controversy or his style of comedy. Instead, he took the safe way out and delivered a moment with no real impact. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Before we get s…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

February 23, 2024 at 12:30 PM

Jon Stewart is back. But why?

Poynter He says he wanted a ‘place to unload thoughts as we get into this election season.’ There are other ways he could have done that. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Good morning. Today’s newsl…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

February 22, 2024 at 12:30 PM

Is local news access tied to how much money you make?

Poynter A new report identifies the disparity between the haves and have-nots for local journalism — and household income plays a big role. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Is local news access tied…

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  Kristen Hare | Poynter · [email protected]

February 21, 2024 at 3:49 PM

Press Forward is expanding.

Poynter Here's how. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   On Wednesday, Press Forward announced an expansion of its local chapters at the opening of the Knight Media Forum. Eleven communities joined six established chapte…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

February 21, 2024 at 12:30 PM

Jon Stewart fires back at critics as only he can

Poynter ‘I guess as the famous saying goes, “democracy dies in discussion.”’ Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Jon Stewart fires back at critics as only he can Jon Stewart, shown here in Se…

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February 20, 2024 at 2:31 PM

Getting together for the greater good

Poynter February is an important month at Poynter HQ — both for us, and for the future of journalism. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   The joy is in the details Poynter may be a global leader in journalism,…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

February 20, 2024 at 12:30 PM

Prestigious Polk Award winners are announced

Poynter ProPublica won the National Reporting award for revealing the lavish gifts wealthy benefactors gave to Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Prestigious Pol…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

February 19, 2024 at 12:29 PM

Still parsing through Donald Trump’s NATO-Russia comments

Poynter It was such a flabbergasting comment that here we are, a week later, and it is still a major topic of discussion. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   A week later, still parsing through Donald …

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

February 16, 2024 at 12:30 PM

Big changes coming to CNN?

Poynter Leader Mark Thompson’s possible strategy to reform the network is cutting star anchor salaries. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Big changes coming to CNN? (AP Photo/Ron Harris, Fi…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

February 15, 2024 at 12:30 PM

ESPN’s strong coverage of the Chiefs parade shooting

Poynter Their job is to share thoughts about football, but they spoke softheartedly and eloquently about Wednesday’s horrific events. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   ESPN stepped up with strong and…

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  Kristen Hare | Poynter · [email protected]

February 14, 2024 at 1:34 PM

The layoff census is here.

Poynter Not just how many, but who are they? Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   2020 was a scary year before I started tracking all the layoffs and closures in our industry. Then, that work became nearly all my work. B…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

February 14, 2024 at 12:29 PM

The Messenger founder defends its business model

Poynter The company abruptly laid off its 300-person staff without severance and closed its website on Jan. 31. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Good morning, everyone. Tom Jones is off today, but t…

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  The Poynter Institute · [email protected]

February 13, 2024 at 2:45 PM

Does it feel like you're forgetting something? 💘

Poynter It's February, which means something's right around the corner. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Forget-me-nots for February, Poynter style February is charging ahead — the Super Bowl is over and th…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

February 13, 2024 at 12:30 PM

Sunday’s Super Bowl set a viewership record

Poynter CBS Sports’ coverage of Super Bowl LVIII delivered the most-watched telecast in history with 123.4 million average viewers across all platforms Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Sunday’s Supe…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

February 12, 2024 at 12:30 PM

President Biden was the topic on the Sunday shows

Poynter Those close to Biden called the report ‘a shabby work product,’ ‘gratuitous, unnecessary and inaccurate’ and ‘improper’ Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   President Biden’s special counsel rep…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

February 9, 2024 at 12:30 PM

How the media is covering Donald Trump’s Supreme Court case

Poynter The general consensus seems to be that the court is unlikely to allow Colorado to bar Trump from the state’s ballot. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   How the media is covering the Donald Tru…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

February 8, 2024 at 12:30 PM

The Tucker-Russia relationship draws intense media scrutiny

Poynter Critics called Carlson a ‘useful idiot,’ ‘a vessel for foreign poison’ and ‘a propagandist, with a history of helping autocrats conceal corruption.’ Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   The Tuck…

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  Kristen Hare | Poynter · [email protected]

February 7, 2024 at 1:34 PM

Dear Nieman Lab readers...

Poynter See? Details matter. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   I’ve been the recipient, as have my Poynter colleagues, of some careless communications. It usually starts like this: Dear Nieman Lab … or Hello CJR! 😑 …

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

February 7, 2024 at 12:29 PM

Vladimir Putin interviewed by a Western journalist? It’s not as good as it sounds

Poynter Tucker Carlson is acting like others haven’t sat down with Putin due to lack of trying. More likely, Putin is using Carlson to put on a performance. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Vladimir…

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  The Poynter Institute · [email protected]

February 6, 2024 at 2:45 PM

This awards season, consider the Poynter Journalism Prizes

Poynter Know someone who deserves to be honored for outstanding work? We've got details on a prestigious opportunity to honor a colleague — or yourself. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Help honor those who wr…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

February 6, 2024 at 12:29 PM

At CNN, it’s all news, no schmooze with your morning coffee

Poynter After a decade of attempts to win the a.m., the cable network will ditch the chat show format in favor of more hard news. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Good morning, everyone. Tom Jones i…

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