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When journalism fundraising falls short, it's often because you're answering the wrong questions
1+ day, 15+ hour 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
1+ day, 18+ hour 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+ day, 18+ hour 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
4+ day, 10+ hour 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.
1+ week, 1+ 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
1+ week, 2+ 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…...
Pablo Torre left the worldwide leader in sports to start a podcast. It just won a Pulitzer.
1+ week, 3+ day ago (1110+ words) I'll get into some of the more interesting stories in today's special Pulitzer edition of The Poynter Report in a moment. But I wanted to start with the winner in Audio Reporting. Audio Reporting is a relatively new category, only…...
The Pulitzer winners offer a snapshot of journalism's priorities and its changing power structure
1+ week, 4+ day ago (1106+ words) The Pulitzer Prize winners are more than a collection of standout stories. They're an annual signal about what journalism values and what kind of work can break through. This year's winners, announced Monday afternoon, suggest the field remains focused on…...
U. S. falls to its lowest ever World Press Freedom Index ranking
2+ week, 18+ hour ago (744+ words) The U. S. fell seven places to 64 out of 180 countries for press freedom according to the World Press Freedom Index compiled by Reporters Without Borders....
As local news faces mounting challenges, a new report spotlights reasons for optimism
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (855+ words) To understand the state of local journalism in the United States, you have to start with the bad news. Local newspapers are shutting down, and many local television stations have just a few reporters who cover a handful of topics....