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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]
June 3, 2024 at 11:30 AM

Sally Buzbee steps down as executive editor of The Washington Post

Poynter Buzbee joined the Post in 2021 after a career at The Associated Press. She was the first female editor of the Post, which was founded in 1877. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Sally Buzbee s…
  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]
May 31, 2024 at 11:30 AM

Breaking down media coverage of Trump's historic guilty verdict

Poynter Despite the lack of cameras in the courtroom, the on-screen guilty counters and reports from the trial painted a vivid picture of a historic moment. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Trump gu…
  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]
May 30, 2024 at 11:30 AM

RFK files complaint about CNN presidential debate

Poynter He alleges that Biden and Trump are colluding to exclude him from the June 27 debate — and that CNN is in on it. His argument is quite the stretch. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Robert F.…
  The Poynter Institute · [email protected]
May 29, 2024 at 2:17 PM

A check-up for your newsroom's health care coverage

Poynter Find out the subtle ways in which health care could influence voters in the 2024 elections. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Help your newsroom unpack one influential issue of the upcoming election: health …
  Kristen Hare | Poynter · [email protected]
May 29, 2024 at 12:29 PM

Local Edition: Got your name badge?

Poynter Journalism conference season is upon us Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Oh the places you could go! (Screenshots) It’s unofficially summer and that means it’s officially journalism conference season. …
  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]
May 29, 2024 at 11:30 AM

Vivek Ramaswamy is already stirring the pot at BuzzFeed

Poynter The entrepreneur is using his new 8.7% stake in the company to advocate for drastic staff cuts, board seats and conservative commentators. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Vivek Ramaswamy is…
  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]
May 28, 2024 at 11:30 AM

The Post had the Alito flag story. Why didn't it run?

Poynter The Post knew about the Samuel Alito flag story in 2021, when it happened, and decided not to publish it. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   The Washington Post had, and didn’t initially run, …
  Kristen Hare | Poynter · [email protected]
May 23, 2024 at 1:12 PM

Advice for old(er) journalists

Poynter Hold on now, hear them out! Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   The final class of the Poynter-Koch Media and Journalism Fellowship last week in Arlington, Virginia. (Credit: Rose Priebe) Most years arou…
  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]
May 23, 2024 at 11:30 AM

Grim numbers and a new strategy at The Washington Post

Poynter The Post lost $77 million over the last year, and had a 50% drop off in audience since 2020. Leaders unveiled plans to solve those issues. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Before we get star…
  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]
May 22, 2024 at 11:29 AM

Israel seizes and then returns AP equipment

Poynter Though the Israeli government reversed its brazen display of media suppression after worldwide pressure, the controversy remains. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Israel seizes and then retu…
  The Poynter Institute · [email protected]
May 21, 2024 at 1:30 PM

Diverse perspectives and voices = better journalism

Poynter Diversity in positions that influence news coverage is crucial for quality journalism and building trust. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   This transformative program trains BIPOC journalists to thrive prof…
  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]
May 21, 2024 at 11:30 AM

Behind the scenes of CBS News’ interview with Pope Francis

Poynter The pope gave Norah O’Donnell a historic, hourlong interview from the Vatican. No topic was off-limits. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Behind the scenes of CBS News’ interview with Pope Fr…
  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]
May 20, 2024 at 11:30 AM

CNN mourns the loss of a veteran commentator

Poynter Alice Stewart, a veteran political adviser who worked on several Republican presidential campaigns, was 58. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   CNN mourns the loss of commentator Alice Stewart …
  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]
May 17, 2024 at 11:30 AM

We’re set for the presidential debates. Now what?

Poynter The first debate is set for June 27, much earlier than usual. It will appear on CNN. Jake Tapper and Dana Bash will moderate. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   We’re set for the presidential …
  International Fact-Checking Network · [email protected]
May 16, 2024 at 1:35 PM

Maria Ressa to speak at GlobalFact 2024

Poynter Steve Levitsky, Nikita Roy among other keynotes Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. In this installment of Factually: GlobalFact 11 keynote speakers announced; Fact-checkers speak out on International Fact-C…
  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]
May 16, 2024 at 11:30 AM

Q&A: Fox News' Trey Yingst on the perils of covering war

Poynter Yingst, 30, has spent the past several years in some of the most dangerous places in the world. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Q&A: Fox News foreign correspondent Trey Yingst on the pe…
  The Poynter Institute · [email protected]
May 15, 2024 at 2:00 PM

Poynter’s annual Bowtie Ball: Save the date

Poynter We look forward to celebrating journalism and democracy with you on Nov. 16 in Tampa. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   The Poynter Institute invites you to The 2024 Bowtie Ball Please save the date Nov…
  Kristen Hare | Poynter · [email protected]
May 15, 2024 at 12:29 PM

Ready to be TV-ready?

Poynter If it’s time for a career move, here’s one. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Of all the journalists who get a raw deal from Hollywood, I think broadcast journalists might have the most legitimate complaints. …
  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]
May 15, 2024 at 11:30 AM

What should we make of presidential polls in May?

Poynter ‘If folks simply are looking for these polls to be a sneak peek at election night, they are sadly mistaken.’ Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   What should we make of presidential polls in May…
  The Poynter Institute · [email protected]
May 14, 2024 at 1:45 PM

'What a blessing this program has been'

Poynter Poynter HQ is still on a high from a full house of trainees last week. Here's what some of them said about their Poynter experience. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   'This has been such a wonderful experien…
  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]
May 14, 2024 at 11:29 AM

The media can’t help but pay attention to startling new polls

Poynter They said they wouldn’t get caught up in the horse race coverage this year. But some new polls have the media buzzing. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   The media can’t help but pay attention…
  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]
May 13, 2024 at 11:29 AM

Donald Trump wants Paul Ryan fired. You can probably guess why.

Poynter The former Republican speaker of the House is on the board of Fox Corp. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Donald Trump wants Paul Ryan fired. You can probably guess why. In this pho…
  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]
May 10, 2024 at 11:30 AM

Gannett fires editor for talking to Poynter

Poynter Firing a single mother of three who was speaking up for more newsroom resources is a horrible look that deserves scrutiny and criticism. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Gannett fires editor…
  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]
May 9, 2024 at 11:30 AM

Kristi Noem’s media headaches extend to conservative outlets

Poynter The South Dakota governor’s past few days have been so bad that she’s canceling on conservative media. Conservative media might soon cancel on her. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Kristi No…
  Kristen Hare | Poynter · [email protected]
May 8, 2024 at 3:35 PM

‘Bout time.

Poynter The local newsrooms that showed up in the Pulitzers Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   On Monday afternoon, I sat with a group of Armenian journalists at Poynter watching the announcement of the Pulitzer Prizes…
  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]
May 8, 2024 at 11:30 AM

Sports columnist suspended over Caitlin Clark exchange

Poynter Indianapolis Star sports columnist Gregg Doyel will also not cover any of Clark’s WNBA games in person this season Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Sports columnist suspended over Caitlin Cl…
  The Poynter Institute · [email protected]
May 7, 2024 at 4:48 PM

Pondering the Pulitzers 🥇

Poynter Yesterday's Pulitzer Prize announcements offer an opportunity to reflect on this year's wins in journalism. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   AP photographers (from left) Eduardo Verdugo, Marco Ugarte an…
  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]
May 7, 2024 at 11:30 AM

Poynter Report special edition: The Pulitzer Prizes

Poynter Monday was one of the biggest days in journalism. It was not a typical year for the Pulitzers. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Poynter Report special edition: The Pulitzer Prizes …
  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]
May 6, 2024 at 11:29 AM

Kim Godwin steps down as ABC News president

Poynter New leadership at parent company Disney was reportedly unimpressed with Godwin’s hands-off approach Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Kim Godwin steps down as president of ABC News …
  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]
May 3, 2024 at 11:30 AM

Pulitzer Prize Board praises students ahead of awards

Poynter Plus, more losses at Gannett and Lee despite growth in digital, and details from Brittney Griner about her imprisonment in Russia. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Pulitzer Prize Board prais…
  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]
May 2, 2024 at 11:30 AM

High praise for the student journalists at Columbia

Poynter On campuses across the country, young journalists, some reporting assault and threats of arrest, are “a part of history now.” Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   High praise for the student jou…
  The Poynter Institute · [email protected]
May 1, 2024 at 2:35 PM

Shut out by powerful people? Here's what to do.

Poynter A group of experts, convened by Poynter, offer journalists guidance on what to do when people in authority try to shut you out. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   'If you’re really going to hold the…
  Kristen Hare | Poynter · [email protected]
May 1, 2024 at 12:29 PM

Sources shut you out? Here's a playbook.

Poynter ‘Cause we still have jobs to do Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   On Monday, my colleagues at Poynter began publishing the report “Shut Out: Strategies for good journalism when sources dismiss the pres…
  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]
May 1, 2024 at 11:30 AM

Dallas Morning News goes retro, hires public editor

Poynter The news organization hopes to reestablish trust by creating "a bridge between the public and our newsroom," the publisher says. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   In a rare move these days, T…
  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]
April 30, 2024 at 11:30 AM

Network retracts story involving Trump-Daniels affair

Poynter The OAN report said it was Michael Cohen, not the ex-president, who had an affair with the porn star. Cohen settled for an apology. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Right-wing network retrac…
  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]
April 29, 2024 at 11:29 AM

Serious moments outshine jokes at correspondents dinner

Poynter Host Colin Jost praises Biden's "decency" and the president implores the media to focus on the stakes of this year's election. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Praise for decency and a presi…
  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]
April 26, 2024 at 11:30 AM

Are White House and New York Times feuding?

Poynter Politico reports – and the Times denies – changes in coverage due to ire over not getting a one-on-one interview with the president. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Is there a feud between …
  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]
April 25, 2024 at 11:30 AM

Talking press corps advocacy with Kelly O’Donnell

Poynter NBC News' senior White House correspondent takes on a second job supporting her fellow press corps members. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   A conversation with White House Correspondents’ A…
  Kristen Hare | Poynter · [email protected]
April 24, 2024 at 12:34 PM

A Press Forward update

Poynter With $100,000 each for 100+ newsrooms Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   I have a Google alert set up for “Press Forward,” but usually the daily updates it sends me aren’t about the $500 million initiative to r…
  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]
April 24, 2024 at 11:30 AM

Journalists at Columbia are leading the coverage of their campus

Poynter The Columbia Daily Spectator has expertly documented tense protests over the Israel-Hamas war inside and outside the campus. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Journalists at Columbia are lead…
  The Poynter Institute · [email protected]
April 23, 2024 at 1:27 PM

Rolling out the red carpet for journalists

Poynter Today, we unveil the winners of the Poynter Journalism Prizes. This is your invitation to join us in a celebration of journalism. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Join us today as we broadcast the…
  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]
April 23, 2024 at 11:30 AM

An unsettling look at Trump’s social media rants

Poynter The former president’s social media audience has diminished since 2021, but his posts — mostly on Truth Social — have only gotten more disturbing Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   An unsettli…
  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]
April 22, 2024 at 11:30 AM

Remembering Terry Anderson, AP reporter once held captive for 6 years

Poynter He had a long career, but he was most known for his horrific ordeal of being taken by Islamic militants while working in war-torn Lebanon in 1985 Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Remembering …
  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]
April 19, 2024 at 11:30 AM

A columnist made a controversial introduction to Caitlin Clark

Poynter IndyStar sports columnist Gregg Doyel has been crushed online and accused of being creepy, sexist and worse. He’s since apologized multiple times Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   A columnist…
  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]
April 18, 2024 at 11:29 AM

An NPR editor is now a former NPR editor after his resignation

Poynter Uri Berliner, an NPR business editor who wrote a scathing essay about his organization in another publication, no longer works at NPR. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   An NPR editor is now a…
  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]
April 17, 2024 at 11:30 AM

NPR suspends editor for essay blasting ... NPR

Poynter The firestorm caused by Uri Berliner’s critical essay in The Free Press continues to rage. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   NPR suspends editor for essay blasting … NPR (AP Photo/C…
  The Poynter Institute · [email protected]
April 16, 2024 at 1:44 PM

Training for those behind the camera, mic and keyboard

Poynter Take advantage of low- and zero-cost training, whether you're a public media leader, a video producer or journalist of any kind. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Broadcasters and public media lead…
  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]
April 16, 2024 at 11:29 AM

CNN cancels Gayle King-Charles Barkley show

Poynter A once-a-week show on Wednesday at 10 p.m. Eastern? Who thought this was a good idea? Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Reaching its limits: CNN pulls the plug on Gayle King-Charles Barkley s…
  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]
April 15, 2024 at 11:29 AM

What is the best sports documentary of all time?

Poynter The five-part, 467-minute ‘O.J.: Made in America’ doc is a masterpiece. I urge you to watch it. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   What is the best sports documentary of all time? Th…
  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]
April 12, 2024 at 11:30 AM

O.J. Simpson, whose murder trial reshaped the media, dies at 76

Poynter Simpson’s trial lured a nation to its TVs, launched a network, created enduring ethics case studies and led to numerous career breakouts. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   O.J. Simpson, whose…