Mediagazer: Interview with Norman Pearlstine, new executive editor of the Los Angeles Times, on his news coverage plans, dealing with a new union, talent losses, and more (Shaya Tayefe Mohajer/Columbia Journalism Review)

5:40 PM ET, June 28, 2018

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At least five dead, several others gravely injured in a shooting at the Capital Gazette newspaper in Anne Arundel County, Maryland; one suspect in custody — Lt. Ryan Frashure gives an update on a shooting at the Capital Gazette newspaper in Annapolis. (Tim Prudente/Baltimore Sun video)

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Lloyd Grove / The Daily Beast:

Jill Abramson calls for a course correction at NYT, citing political primary coverage and exposé that neglected impact of Ali Watkins' work and the war on leaks — It may not have been the tweet heard 'round the world, but it was certainly heard—like a thunderclap …

Margaret Sullivan / Washington Post:

Major news outlets need to report more deeply, with open minds as the nation changes, to avoid missing the rise of candidates like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez — America is changed. Politics is transformed. — But how much has Big Media adjusted? — Not nearly enough.

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Brian Stelter / CNNMoney:
Ocasio-Cortez's win took mainstream publications like the NYT by surprise but progressive outlets like The Intercept had been covering the race for months

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Maxwell Tani / The Daily Beast:

Sources: 44 staffers from former Gawker Media sites including Jezebel, Gizmodo, and Deadspin have taken buyouts in recent weeks, with no layoffs for now — A total of 44 staffers will leave Gizmodo Media Group as part of new budget cuts mandated by the group's parent company Univision.

Discussion: Mediaite, @williamturton, @johngary, @maxwelltani, @jeremymbarr and @maxwelltani

Anthony Ha / TechCrunch:

Twitter makes its Ad Transparency Center, announced before Congressional hearings in October, available to all users — Twitter is unveiling the Ads Transparency Center that it announced back in October. — This comes as Twitter and other online platforms have faced growing political scrutiny around …

Discussion: @jack, Twitter, Ad Age, Adweek, Fast Company, VentureBeat, AdExchanger, Fortune, Business Insider and Marketing Land, more at Techmeme »

Jason Schwartz / Politico:

Sources: Fox News CEO Suzanne Scott tells producers they must protect the talent and brand, and will be held accountable for anything said on air — CEO Suzanne Scott summoned producers to a meeting to direct them to take more control over hosts and panelists.

Discussion: Washington Post, Variety, AOL, Jezebel, @scottbix, TVNewser, Media Matters for America, @justin_ling, @jonahnro, @douglaskotti, @bgrueskin, @dbarkin, TV Tattle, @jasonschwartz and Mediaite

Cynthia Littleton / Variety:

Showtime orders a 10-episode live-action series based on the Halo video game franchise, with production beginning in early 2019 — Showtime has given a series order to its long-gestating adaptation of the videogame series “Halo.” — Kyle Killen is on board to serve as showrunner and exec producer.

Discussion: Hollywood Reporter, The Wrap, Broadcasting & Cable, /Film and The Playlist

Anna Hensel / VentureBeat:

Facebook rolls out a button to show ads a Page is running, even if not targeted to the user, across Facebook, Instagram, and Messenger — Facebook today released a new tool that will allow users to see what advertisements a Page is running — whether or not all of those advertisements are targeted at that particular users.

Discussion: Facebook, MediaPost, New York Times, Marketing Land, Engadget, Engadget and Center for Public Integrity, more at Techmeme »

Jon Lafayette / Broadcasting & Cable:

Sling TV raises core package price by $5 to $25/month, introduces free content, and a la carte channel subscriptions — Also provides free on-demand shows from TBS, HGTV, History — Dish's streaming service Sling TV said it is launching a new version of its service that will provide …

Discussion: Radio & Television …, Sling TV, TechCrunch, Gizmodo, Sling and MediaPost, more at Techmeme »

Jessica Toonkel / The Information:

Sources: Apple is considering a single subscription offering that would encompass its original TV shows, music service, and magazine articles — Apple is considering creating a single subscription offering that would encompass its original TV shows, music service and magazine articles …

Discussion: TechCrunch, Engadget, AppleInsider, RAIN News, The Verge, MacRumors, Fast Company, Hits Daily Double, FierceCable, BGR, Decider, The Next Web, Pocket-lint, 9to5Mac, Peter O'Kelly's Reality Check and Mashable, more at Techmeme »

Amy X. Wang / Rolling Stone:

Music Modernization Act advances out of committee to full Senate; the bundle of legislation updates royalty rules, allows royalties for songs recorded pre-1972 — Bill unanimously passes Senate Judiciary Committee and now goes to Senate for full vote — America's biggest attempt …

Discussion: Variety, Radio & Television …, Multichannel News, Oregonian, Public Knowledge, hypebot and Billboard

Alexandra Bruell / Wall Street Journal:

Roku launches Audience Marketplace for targeted TV advertising in the US, has signed up 21st Century Fox, WarnerMedia, and Viacom — Fox, Turner and Viacom to sell inventory in the marketplace — Roku Inc. ROKU -5.84% said it is launching a marketplace where TV networks can sell commercial space …

Discussion: Variety, Adweek, Press Release, FierceCable and MediaPost

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John Santucci / ABC News:
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