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Eileen Sullivan / New York Times:
Trump assails The Boston Globe for leading an effort to support a free press, says he wants “true freedom of the press” but “fake news” is trying to hurt people — WASHINGTON — President Trump on Thursday assailed the media for editorials in newspapers across …
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Jaclyn Reiss / The Boston Globe:
The US Senate passes a resolution by unanimous voice vote affirming the media “is not the enemy of the people” and condemning attacks on the free press — The US Senate on Thursday passed a resolution by unanimous consent affirming that the media “is not the enemy of the people.”
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John Diaz / San Francisco Chronicle:
The SF Chronicle isn't participating in the August 16 editorial campaign since it risks being used to perpetuate the idea that the media is anti-Trump — The even broader threat from Trump's ascension is the contempt he is spreading for the American values of pluralism, democracy and adherence to the rule of law.
New York Times:
The New York Times joins over 200 newspapers and news outlets to remind people of the value of the free press and links to others' editorials
The New York Times joins over 200 newspapers and news outlets to remind people of the value of the free press and links to others' editorials
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Brian Steinberg / Variety:
NBC/MSNBC staff memo: Dylan Byers joins company from CNN to cover media, Hollywood, and emerging players as well as Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Google, and Netflix — Dylan Byers, a regular journalistic presence on the media and technology beats in recent years, is jumping to NBC News and MSNBC from CNN.
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John Herrman / New York Times:
Unlike smaller web forums, centrally run social media platforms like Twitter are just too big to nurture healthy online communities — In late July, President Trump aimed his Twitter account at the platform itself: “Twitter ‘SHADOW BANNING’ prominent Republicans,” he wrote. “Not good.”
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Sara Jerde / Adweek:
Bustle Digital Group has acquired events-focused Flavorpill Media Inc., including Flavorwire; BDG Media EIC Kate Ward will oversee Flavorwire — Flavorpill previously hosted activations with HBO, Uber and Perrier — Bustle Digital Group acquired Flavorpill Media Inc. to build out the company's experiential programming, Bustle said.
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D. B. Scott / Canadian Magazines:
Rogers Communications is looking to sell eight magazines, including Maclean's, as a package deal; the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce will manage the sale — Rogers Communications Inc. is seeking a buyer for a package of eight of its digital and print magazine assets, including Maclean's …
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Jason Schwartz / Politico:
Reporters say that the Pentagon retaliates against negative coverage by excluding them from briefings; one journalist's embed with US troops was pulled — Coupled with eroding access to top Defense Department officials, Pentagon reporters say it's becoming increasingly difficult to provide critical information to Americans.
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Charlotte Tobitt / Press Gazette:
With 255K digital subscriptions, the Times and Sunday Times are updating their mobile apps to enable comments and tell users when journalists are online — The Times and Sunday Times are updating their comments sections to allow readers to see when their favourite journalists are online and more easily take part in discussions.
Sarah Perez / TechCrunch:
WordPress.com updates its policy to prohibit “malicious publication” of images of minors, following backlash over failure to remove Sandy Hook conspiracies — WordPress has taken down a handful alt-right blogs, according to several complaints from affected blog owners and readers …
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Gene Maddaus / Variety:
Bankruptcy judge approves sale of Relativity Media to UltraV Holdings; Relativity founder Ryan Kavanaugh has launched a new company, Proxima Media — A judge on Thursday approved the sale of Relativity Media to UltraV Holdings, an investor group that is seeking a fresh start for the twice-bankrupt studio.
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Bloomberg:
Sources: Amazon is in talks to acquire Landmark Theatres, the indie-focused chain that operates 50+ theaters in the US, backed by Mark Cuban and Todd Wagner — - Move would mark latest incursion into brick-and-mortar world — The indie-focused chain operates more than 50 theaters
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