An upcoming book from Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan reports that Bezos vented about the newspaper during a dinner with President Trump. more

As budget cuts shrink on-air talent rosters across the country, new Katz Radio Group research makes the cost of that tradeoff clear: personality is a massive driver of radio loyalty, and listener trust in those hosts is the mechanism behind ad effectiveness. more

News organizations have spent years debating whether artificial intelligence will replace journalists, whether social media is helping or hurting democracy, and whether younger audiences still value news. But according to Nebraska Public Media Chief Innovation Officer Chad Davis, those may no longer be the most important questions. During a recent episode of E&P Reports, Davis argued that journalism’s greatest challenge is understanding how audience behavior is changing in a world increasingly shaped by gaming, creator-driven platforms, conversational media and AI. His message: The future of journalism may depend less on protecting old models and more on adapting to entirely new ways people consume information, build habits and engage with media. more

Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) President and CEO Stephen Capus has announced his resignation, effective Sept. 15. Capus has led RFE/RL since Jan. 1, 2024. As part of an orderly transition, RFE/RL’s board of directors has named Lisa Curtis as his successor. more

Penske Media Corp. has acquired the Vox Media portfolio of digital brands, including high-profile news and lifestyle hubs Eater, The Verge, SB Nation, Popsugar, The Dodo, Punch and Thrillist. more

The publication is abandoning a planned rebranding after resolving a trademark dispute with the new publisher of The Washington Star. more

The Onion’s staff is tired of waiting for the courts to settle its pending takeover of Alex Jones’ brand, so the new Infowars will launch next month. more

The NO FAKES Act would allow people to sue over the creation of unauthorized images. more

As artificial intelligence companies reshape the economy and race toward trillion-dollar valuations, Sen. Bernie Sanders is proposing a sweeping transfer of wealth and power from the industry to the American public. more

The Idaho State Board of Education on Wednesday, June 17, selected Scott Graf to serve as the next general manager of Idaho Public Television (IdahoPTV). Graf will replace Jeff Tucker following his retirement in July. more

Ohio’s law requiring children under 16 to get parental consent to use social media apps must be restored, a divided panel of the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Thursday. more

105.5 KISS FM (WKXJ-FM), an Audacy station in Chattanooga, announces Dave Jackson as the new brand manager. In this role, he will oversee the station’s content strategy, talent, operations and branding.  more

CNN’s All Access subscription is available through Prime Video for $6.99 per month or an introductory price of $41.99 for the annual plan.   more

Need help finding places to hike? Want to share your dinner or blog about your latest trip and live in Illinois? Your social media use could contribute to at least $600,000 in revenue for Illinois, but it comes at a cost.  more

The San Francisco Chronicle is moving to a high-rise at 450 Sansome St. for at least six years, maybe forever, while a structure adjoining the 901 Mission St. newsroom is demolished and a condo project rises in its place. more

“We have a right to protest management’s refusal to agree to a fair contract,” Scott DiSavino, unit chair of Reuters Guild and energy correspondent, says. more

D-R Media and Investments of Venice, Florida, has selected SCS’s Community Advertising System to update and enhance its advertising and production workflows. By implementing CAS, D-R Media will benefit from a unified, organization-wide solution that supports display, classified and digital advertising operations, as well as invoicing, accounts receivable and customer account management. more

FOX Advertising and Toonstar announced a strategic partnership designed to create new opportunities for marketers to connect with audiences through digital-first animation, creator-led storytelling and culturally responsive content. The companies will showcase the collaboration at Cannes Lions next week. more

Tiffany Robbert has been promoted to director of the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Online Graduate Programs. more