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Brian Stelter / CNNMoney:
Source: internal inquiry at Fox News into allegations against Roger Ailes is winding down; sources say investigation did not examine conduct of other executives — Roger Ailes is finished at Fox News — and the network's internal review of allegations he sexually harassed employees is almost finished as well.
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New York Times:
Sources: Roger Ailes' ouster from Fox News has caused a split inside the network between old-guard loyalists and those dismayed by stars who defended him — PHILADELPHIA — The Fox News skybox here turns into a hive of activity as the network's star anchors analyze the Democratic National Convention for millions of viewers.
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CNNMoney, Washington Post, @kzaleski, Talking Points Memo, Variety, Vox, @morninggloria, @owillis, Mediaite, Fortune, Media Matters for America, The Laurel, Mother Jones, @oliverdarcy, The Week and AOL
Columbia Journalism Review:
Kyle Pope named editor and publisher of Columbia Journalism Review, starting in September — We are very pleased to announce that Kyle Pope will become the next editor and publisher of Columbia Journalism Review. — Kyle is a wonderful journalist and editorial leader with wide-ranging experience.
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@kylepope, FishbowlNY, @spaydl, @carloslozadawp, @wrighteous, @cjr, @melbournecoal and @jeffjarvis
Roger Yu / USA Today:
Gannett Q2 net income down 77% to $12.3M from $53.3M a year ago, total revenue $748.4M on growing digital ads, and digital-only subscriptions up 40% — Gannett, the media company that owns USA TODAY and more than 100 local news properties, said Wednesday rising expenses sank …
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Sydney Ember / New York Times:
NYT reports net loss of about $500K for Q2 on revenue of $373M, down 3% YoY, digital-only subscription revenue up 15% to $56M, ad revenue down 7% to $45M — The New York Times Company had a slight net loss in the second quarter, in part because of severance costs related to the closing …
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Politico, @mikeisaac, The New York Times Company, @daviduberti, @michaelmossc, @marcprecipice and TechCrunch
Wall Street Journal:
How Apple's assertive negotiating style alienated cable providers and networks, and hurt its efforts to revolutionize the TV industry — In search of its new big thing, the company has alienated cable providers and networks with an assertive negotiating style; ‘time is on my side’
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ValueWalk, MacRumors, Engadget, Fortune, @markgurman, Business Insider, The Next Web, @pkafka, AppleInsider, AppAdvice.com Latest, The Verge, Daring Fireball, 9to5Mac, @jyarow, @stshank, @mattrosoff, @stevekovach, @backlon, @daiwaka, @reckless and @shalini
Benjamin Mullin / Poynter:
Melissa Bell named publisher at Vox Media, will lead brand development and help build its audience across platforms — Vox Media announced on Thursday that Melissa Bell will be appointed to the recreated job of publisher. — Bell, who is a member of Poynter's National Advisory Board …
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New York Times, @feministabulous, @amlwhere, FishbowlNY, @karaswisher, @lpolgreen, @ezraklein, @laurenrabaino, @derekwillis, @katiehawk and Adweek
Hadas Gold / Politico:
VP candidate Mike Pence says the Trump campaign is considering lifting the blacklists it has applied to certain media outlets — Vice Presidential candidate Mike Pence said the Trump campaign is having conversations about lifting the blacklists it has applied to certain media outlets.
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Mediaite, @nicolecharky, @grahamdavida and @hadas_gold
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Paul Farhi / Washington Post:
Washington Post reporter Jose DelReal was barred and patted down by police at rally for Trump running mate Mike Pence
Washington Post reporter Jose DelReal was barred and patted down by police at rally for Trump running mate Mike Pence
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Boing Boing, Media Matters for America, The Huffington Post, The Huffington Post, Guardian, New York Magazine, USA Today, FishbowlDC, @hadas_gold, The Week, Talking Points Memo, Mediaite, @b_fung, @isaacdovere, @mckaycoppins, @postbaron, @ron_fournier, @glcarlstrom, @wpjenna, @tripgabriel, @chrislhayes, @brianstelter, @thekarami, @cahnemily, @indira_l, @robgeorge, @elizabeth_joh, @politico_steve, @philiprucker, @billcortese, @chasepurdy, @sopandeb, @jdelreal, @caitlin__kelly, @terri_rupar, @ericbradner, @byrontau, @braddjaffy, @maggienyt, @sopandeb, @leslieridle, @sopandeb, @dangillmor and @sinden
Tess Stynes / Wall Street Journal:
CBS beats Q2 targets with profit of $423M, up 27% year over year, on revenue of $3.29B, boosted by licensing fees and retransmission revenue — Company increases dividend 20%, ups share repurchase program to $6 billion — CBS Corp. reported its second-quarter earnings rose 27% …
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The Wrap, Broadcasting & Cable, Ad Age, Bloomberg, Hollywood Reporter, Deadline and NASDAQ.com
Lucia Moses / Digiday:
IBT Media faces accusations of offering little to no severance amid layoffs; staffers air pay grievances on Twitter with #ibtwtf — Former IBT Media employees have taken to Twitter en masse to protest the publisher's failure to pay severance, using the hashtag #IBTWTF in a damning series of tweets.
David Lieberman / Deadline:
Disney's Maker Studios Layoffs Underway As Part Of “Strategic Adjustments” — EXCLUSIVE: Disney's Maker Studios confirmed today it's in the midst of layoffs. The digital operation isn't saying how many people or what percentage of its work force will be affected or what prompted the change, but we heard the number is around 30.
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Variety, Hollywood Reporter and The Wrap
Committee to Protect Journalists:
CPJ calls for official probe into Brazilian journalist João Miranda's death — Brazilian authorities should conduct a thorough and timely investigation into the murder of Brazilian journalist João Miranda do Carmo, establish the motive for his killing, and bring all those responsible …
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Voice of America, International Press Institute and UNESCO