Mediagazer: Local ownership means continued great journalism (Mike Reilly/Omaha World-Herald)

Peter Kafka / AllThingsD:

Twitter Quietly (Finally) Launches Self-Serve Ads — It's still just in test mode, and only open to a handful of advertisers. But those who can use it can now buy ads directly via Twitter, using a credit card and a Web browser, without ever having to talk to a human being.

Discussion: Future of Journalism, San Francisco Chronicle, AllTwitter and Softpedia News

Courtney Boyd Myers / The Next Web:

The all new Muck Rack tracks what journalists are talking about on Twitter — This may be one of the most useful tools ever invented for media professionals, particularly those working in public relations. A New York City startup called Muck Rack has launched a platform to filter and analyze …

Discussion: Future of Journalism and AllTwitter

Elizabeth Jensen / New York Times:

New NPR Chief Faces Tough Landscape — On Thursday, his first day as president and chief executive of NPR, Gary E. Knell took questions on Twitter and NPR's “Talk of the Nation” — and he got an earful. — Listeners asked him to increase programs for diverse audiences …

Jodi Enda / American Journalism Review:

Politico, Act II — Perhaps it was fitting that the tip about Herman Cain went to someone known as “J-Mart.” After all, Politico prides itself on being fast, fresh and forward-looking, yet informal enough to appeal to a wide swath of Americans—the perfect perch for someone whose nickname blends …

Discussion: Erik Wemple, FishbowlDC, Future of Journalism and The Daily Caller

Craig Silverman / CJR:

The Truth about Public Untruths — Are journalists and others equipped to beat back the lies? — What's to be done with lying liars and the lies they tell journalists and the public? — This is a topic of serious discussion in journalism circles, perhaps now more than ever.

Discussion: @stevebuttry and @stevebuttry

Roy Greenslade / Guardian:

Simon Kelner launches Journalism Foundation — Former Independent editor Simon Kelner launches charity aimed at promoting journalism around the world — Simon Kelner, the former editor of the Independent, is launching a charity today aimed at promoting journalism across the world.

Discussion: Jon Slattery

Paul Sandle / Reuters:

Old media executives too busy, private for Twitter — (Reuters) - Twitter gives an instant snapshot of the buzz around television shows, computer game launches and even new ads, but many media executives are simply too busy to tweet or engage with the microblogging service very much themselves.

Discussion: Business Insider, @eric_andersen, Future of Journalism and AllTwitter

Sherry Ricchiardi / American Journalism Review:

Do Women Lead Differently? — Like many female journalists, Jane Eisner rejoiced when the New York Times smashed the glass ceiling and named a woman executive editor of the world-renowned newspaper. Yet she found herself in “respectful disagreement” with the new boss, Jill Abramson …

Brett Pulley / Bloomberg:

New York Times Eyes First Deal in Three Years — New York Times Co. (NYT), publisher of the namesake newspaper, may make its first acquisition in more than three years. — Times Co. is interested in deals for technology or information companies to bolster digital growth, according to Chief Executive Officer Janet Robinson.

Discussion: Future of Journalism, Betabeat, VentureBeat, Forbes and Media & Entertainment

Mike Reilly / Omaha World-Herald:

Local ownership means continued great journalism … At 3:48 p.m. Tuesday, all productive work activity ceased for a time at the offices of The Omaha World-Herald Co. — That's when Publisher Terry Kroeger sent an email inviting stockholders to a meeting at 9 a.m. Wednesday.

Discussion: Poynter, The News About The News and JIMROMENESKO.COM

Chris Crum / WebProNews:

Yahoo Gets Rid of 75,000 Associated Content Articles, Launches Yahoo Voices — Presumably a late reaction to Panda — Follow @WebProNews — Yahoo has now decided to follow Demand Media's lead by deleting 75,000 articles from Associated Content, and is even going so far …

Discussion: Future of Journalism, Fortune and Softpedia News

Discussion: Gawker

Brian Stelter / Media Decoder:

Current Cuts Staff of ‘Vanguard’ Documentary Series — As Current TV turns itself into a channel for liberal talk, it is turning away from its original source for news, a critically acclaimed documentary unit called “Vanguard.” — In what was described by some as a cost-cutting move …

Discussion: Future of Journalism

Kelly Knaub / The Daily Beast:

NYPD Gives Fox News Special Protection — Fox News's Midtown Manhattan studios get 24/7 protection from the NYPD, stiff security the other news networks say they've never enjoyed. — When Occupy Wall Street protesters marched past media tycoon Rupert Murdoch's posh 5th Avenue penthouse during the …

Discussion: Poynter