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Dear local news: Here's why funders say no.
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (867+ words) For newsrooms looking for philanthropic support, you've probably heard a lot of advice about how to talk to funders. Communicate your value. Talk about your impact. Build the relationship instead of just making the pitch." But sometimes, it fails. You…...
Paramount pushes back on reports about Bari Weiss" role at CBS News
1+ week, 3+ day ago (1378+ words) What's going on over at CBS News? This week, Puck's Dylan Byers dropped the stunner that Paramount, the owner of CBS and CBS News, is at least thinking about taking away some of Bari Weiss' power. Weiss was controversially chosen…...
Why one longtime media reporter still has hope for journalism
1+ week, 5+ day ago (1500+ words) There's plenty to be depressed about when it comes to the state of journalism these days. Layoffs. Dwindling resources. A decline in audiences. And public distrust in the media partly sowed by a president who has done nothing but attack…...
A new study suggests readers care more about story structure than headlines
1+ week, 5+ day ago (876+ words) The importance of the headline is well-established in journalism. For readers, headlines and ledes are often the primary entry points to an article. But a new study from Temple University's Fox School of Business found that how a story is…...
When journalism fundraising falls short, it's often because you're answering the wrong questions
2+ week, 2+ day ago (1313+ words) Journalists and funders are often talking past each other. It shows up most clearly when fundraising falls short. The three of us came together at ONA in March to lead a session for news leaders on fundraising and philanthropy and…...
New Poynter hub serves journalists working with AI and audiences trying to make sense of it
2+ week, 2+ day ago (495+ words) ST. PETERSBURG, Florida (May 14, 2026) " The Poynter Institute today launched a new AI hub on Poynter. org, bringing together its work in journalism training, ethics, media literacy, fact-checking, research and consulting to help journalists and the public navigate a rapidly changing…...
Newsroom Profile: Mirror Indy
2+ week, 3+ day ago (1537+ words) This column is part of the Indianapolis Public Editor project, a pilot program designed to test whether the presence of a public editor who analyzes local coverage can elevate audience trust in journalism and promote media literacy. Mirror Indy is…...
Journalism students know the industry is struggling. They're choosing to enter it anyway
2+ week, 4+ day ago (1815+ words) This article was originally published in the Student Press Report, a national news desk covering student media and journalism education in higher ed. The outlook for aspiring journalists is increasingly uncertain. Layoffs ripple through major U. S. newsrooms, local papers shutter at…...
In this Duke journalism class, failure was part of the assignment. It led to real AI tools for local news.
3+ week, 2+ day ago (624+ words) When we began teaching our Duke University course about artificial intelligence tools for journalists, the first thing we had to address was how to make our students comfortable with failure. We are fortunate to have talented students, but they are…...
James Murdoch circling Vox Media adds a new twist to his family's media story
3+ week, 3+ day ago (1234+ words) An interesting name is circling a notable media organization. The company owned by James Murdoch, the son of Rupert Murdoch, is in talks to buy parts of Vox Media. That includes New York magazine and a podcast division that is…...