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Benjamin Mullin / Poynter:
Politico journalists Anna Palmer and Jake Sherman will take over Politico's Playbook newsletter in July, according to memo from EIC John Harris — Journalists Anna Palmer and Jake Sherman will take over Politico's Playbook newsletter in July, according to a memo from Editor-in-Chief John Harris sent to newsroom employees Sunday night:
Alan Murray / Fortune:
In interview with Fortune, Philippe Dauman defends his record as Viacom CEO, talks legal battle with Sumner Redstone, says he has lost more than $54M in stock — Philippe Dauman's fate as CEO of Viacom is now in the hands of a Delaware court, which must decide whether 93-year-old Sumner Redstone …
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Deadline and @jasonhirschhorn
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Christopher Williams / Telegraph:
The Guardian accepts 257 voluntary redundancies, 69 from editorial staff, less than original target of 100 — The Guardian will make more than 250 staff redundant as part of an attempt to slash costs by 20pc, but has not hit a target of 100 job cuts in its newsroom.
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@neilwallis1, @neilwallis1 and The Drum
Shan Wang / Nieman Lab:
Fast and furious: Using Axel Springer's reach, Business Insider is pushing rapid expansion abroad — Business Insider is wasting no time setting up its little newsrooms around the world. With the recent launch of Polish and Nordic sites, the company now has 10 international editions.
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@niemanlab and @niemanlab
Elena Cresci / Guardian:
Behind Lonelygirl15, a fictitious video blogger who became one of YouTube's first viral sensations — Bree was a funny, friendly 16-year-old video blogger with a strange family. But all was not what it seemed. Ten years on, we revisit YouTube's first viral sensation
David Bond / Financial Times:
Sources: Fleet Street papers discuss potential collaborations including the formation of a single ad sales operation — When Rupert Murdoch paid an unexpected visit to the Daily Telegraph's newsroom in April, it immediately set tongues wagging on Fleet Street.
Corey Hutchins / The Colorado Independent:
Fearing more layoffs after buyout offers, Denver Post journalists organize a rally against hedge fund owner Alden Global Capital — DENVER — As a cops reporter for a corporate-owned newspaper in South Carolina, Noelle Phillips had already survived multiple rounds of layoffs before moving across …
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@davidsirota, @bruvs, @davekrieger, @nickgroke, @laurakeeney, @yhsteves, @nickgroke, @robcurley, @nickkosmider, @pacmediaguild and @danattrib
Peter Kafka / Recode:
Taylor Swift, U2, other artists, sign open letter calling on Congress to rewrite DMCA legislation — An open letter to Congress asks for change to the DMCA, but it's aimed at Google's video site. — The music industry is ratcheting up its fight against YouTube. And Taylor Swift is joining in.
John Plunkett / Guardian:
Carlisle-based CN Group launches 24, national newspaper targeted at readers in North of England, most of its content will be provided by the Press Association — 40p tabloid's editorial director says it will cover news and sport ‘with a bit of northern flavour’
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@helenpidd and @ellaewalker
Jack Murtha / Columbia Journalism Review:
As Trump freezes out some news organizations, the Democratic mayor of Harrisburg, PA, follows suit, perhaps signaling increased dismissiveness of media — 904 WORDS — What motivates a politician to freeze out the press? In Harrisburg, the poverty-stricken capital of Pennsylvania …
Douglas MacMillan / Wall Street Journal:
How Marissa Mayer's spending at Yahoo to spur growth, in defiance of deals with activist investors to cut costs, led to auction of core assets, board shakeup — Embattled CEO failed to produce pledged savings, plunged deeper into turnaround; more room in the parking lot
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@harrymccracken, @rafat, @nicktimiraos, CNBC and Business Insider
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Digital Book World:
Hachette UK buys British mobile game studio Neon Play, which will remain standalone business — Hachette UK announced today that it has acquired the British mobile game development studio Neon Play, which will operate as a standalone business under the Hachette umbrella.
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Bookseller News, Pocket Gamer.biz and Bookseller News
Al Jazeera English:
Egypt finalizes death sentences in absentia for two Al Jazeera journalists and one Rassd News Network reporter — Death sentences upheld for six defendants, as ex-president and aides receive 25-year jail term in controversial trial. — A previous version of this article briefly carried …
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