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Mark Simon, who comes from a baseball broadcasting background, created a podcast, The Journalism Salute, in which he interviews journalists. Over four years, he’s interviewed more than 190 journalists across many genres and beats. His work reflects the diverse work being done in journalism today.
The 2402 Foundation, which is designed to help journalists operate safely by providing safety equipment and hostile environment and first aid training, is now shifting its focus toward mental health support. The prolonged nature of the war in Ukraine, coupled with the intense emotional demands of frontline reporting, has made mental health a pressing issue for journalists.
In a surprise announcement at the New York Amsterdam News headquarters, Elinor R. Tatum, publisher and editor-in-chief of one of the nation’s oldest Black newspapers, was named Editor & Publisher’s (E&P) 2024 Publisher of the Year. Tatum, who has led the publication for three decades, was honored for her visionary leadership in transforming the newspaper through digital innovation, investigative journalism, and her unwavering commitment to racial justice. Surrounded by over 30 colleagues, friends, and team members, Tatum’s impact was celebrated, highlighting her pivotal role in shaping the future of Black journalism.
This year, The Marshall Project celebrates its 10th anniversary. Founded by Neil Barsky, the nonprofit newsroom’s name honors the late Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall. Its stirring reporting is focused on the criminal justice system and the people impacted by it.
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Less than three weeks after the Racine newsroom announced its plan to unionize, the Racine NewsGuild was voluntarily recognized by Lee Enterprises as part of the Kenosha Newspaper Guild bargaining unit.
The Wenatchee (Washington) World has acquired the NCWLIFE television station from LocalTel, uniting the valley’s two most prominent news outlets into a multimedia operation better positioned to serve the region for years to come.
Since 2022, hundreds of news outlets have taken part in U.S. Democracy Day, a nonpartisan collaborative project to improve news coverage of threats to the U.S. system of government. This year, the Institute for Nonprofit News worked with the Center for Cooperative Media to offer nonprofit news organizations participating in the effort an extra incentive: a fundraising match.
Here’s an idea to steal and adapt: Traditional TV news stations can take an audience-centered approach to election coverage by following the lead of nonprofit and digital news outlets.
Bill Albrecht has been named regional president of APG of East Central Minnesota, according to APG Central Division President Jeff Patterson.
Leadership at View Newspaper Group is proud to announce the promotion of two team members and the addition of a new team member.
Inc., the leading media brand and playbook for the entrepreneurs and business leaders shaping our future, has hired an executive digital director and an editorial director.
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Newsrooms can harness the power of AI to deliver personalized election content, track real-time voter sentiment, and optimize for engagement and revenue growth. AI tools, such as Nota and Chartbeat, can analyze user data and sentiment shifts, helping publishers provide tailored content that resonates with specific audiences. By enhancing reader experiences and streamlining workflows, AI empowers media companies to improve audience engagement and maximize advertising opportunities during the high-stakes election season. Ultimately, these strategies not only boost revenue but also ensure that voters stay well-informed and engaged with crucial election coverage.
To enhance its already successful “Best of the Best” campaign, the Tampa Bay Times partnered with Elite Insights to address a missed opportunity in digital advertising. With Elite Insights’ software and expertise, the Times integrated a streamlined digital strategy, allowing its sales team to focus on selling while Elite handled logistics. This collaboration led to impressive results, including a 260% revenue increase and over 425,000 community votes, setting a new standard for digital engagement.
209 Multimedia recently streamlined its legal notice and obituary management with the help of Column’s Public Notice Platform, transforming an otherwise labor-intensive process into an efficient workflow. Saresa Shutes, who oversees legal notices, obituaries, and classifieds, previously spent hours manually handling ads, a process prone to human error. Now, thanks to Column, Shutes can process legal ads five times faster while drastically reducing mistakes, saving time and money for the company.
StandUp Ventures led the round with participation from Coralus and Mucker Capital supporting Indiegraf's mission to empower independent media businesses across the globe.
Doorfront Direct, the nation’s largest independent magazine and catalog delivery network, has expanded in two key regions of the U.S.
iPublish Media Solutions, the leading provider of e-commerce advertising software, and CNPA Services Inc. are pleased to announce a strategic partnership to host a new and enhanced aggregated public notice website capublicnotice.com, a single depository for the state’s published legal notices.
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