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NPR CEO Jarl Mohn will step down at end of his five-year term in June 2019 , move to new role fundraising for the network ahead of its 50th anniversary in 2020 — NPR's chief executive, Jarl Mohn, announced Tuesday he would step aside next June at the end of his five-year term to focus …
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NPR CEO Jarl Mohn and his wife Pamela will contribute $10M of their personal fortune to the network's fundraising drive ahead of its 50th anniversary in 2020 — NEWS ABOUT NPR: NPR CEO Jarl Mohn announces he will step down at the end of his five-year term in June to become president emeritus to raise money for the network; contributing $10M from his own personal fortune. My story, up shortly.


Tumblr says it will permanently ban adult content from its platform beginning December 17 — Existing posts containing porn will be switched to private mode — Tumblr will permanently ban adult content from its platform on December 17th in a move that will eradicate porn-related communities …
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Thomson Reuters says it plans to cut 12% of its workforce, or 3200 jobs, over next two years and reduce its number of global offices by 30% to 133 by 2020 — TORONTO (Reuters) - Thomson Reuters Corp (TRI.TO) said on Tuesday that it will cut its workforce by 12 percent in the next two years …
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Sources: Tribune Publishing execs fear a deal with McClatchy would be impeded by lengthy review from DoJ because McClatchy's chairman has donated to Democrats — - Tribune is said to work with advisers to preempt concerns — Florida's pivotal role in U.S. presidential elections could become …


BuzzFeed, PopSugar to give data to Memo, launching Jan., which sells info on how readers respond to brand mentions in articles; Memo to split revenue with pubs — Memo builds a marketplace for audience metrics on brands mentioned in the news — A startup is pitching the cash-strapped news industry …
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AOL owner Oath agrees to a ~$5M settlement over charges its ad exchange placed targeted ads on websites directed to kids, violating a federal privacy law — Oath, the owner of AOL and Yahoo, has agreed to pay about $5 million to settle charges from the New York attorney general …
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Two Northern Irish investigative journalists arrested on fabricated charges by police feel like “pawns in state attack on press freedom” — Two investigative journalists in Northern Ireland have said they feel like “pawns in a state attack on press freedom” …


The Financial Times says its new marketing services business, finalized over the last six months, will grow its paid content revenue by 30% per year — The Financial Times is betting on its newly assembled marketing-services business to bump up its paid-content revenue by 30 percent per year, according to the publisher.


Nexstar Media Group CEO Perry Sook says he has already spoken with FCC Chairman Ajit Pai about Tribune acquisition, as company seeks federal approval — Nexstar Media Group CEO Perry Sook is taking a friendly approach to the FCC and other regulators as he begins the PR effort …
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Clarity Media Group is relaunching the Washington Examiner magazine, with a new look and expanded coverage in bid to attract subscribers from outside DC — DENVER - Today Clarity Media Group announced plans to relaunch its weekly magazine, the Washington Examiner, with a new look …
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Reporters Without Borders: 24+ reporters killed by organized crime since Jan. 2017, with crimes often ignored by authorities who are corrupt or hostile to media — In Mexico, journalists have been killed by arson, gunned down at a cafe and shot execution-style while out at a bar.
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Internet publishers like Mic wanted to remake the news for millennials but have struggled to reach them, with Mic reaching just 2.6% of the 25-34 demo — Once upon a time, news needed to be remade for millennials. — The 21st century's second decade was new, and a perfect storm was brewing …
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FuboTV launches streaming service in Spain for €3.99 per month; CEO says company picked Spain as its first offering outside the US due to its high piracy rates — (Reuters) - FuboTV, a sports-focused internet television streaming service, expanded into Spain on Monday in its first move outside North America.
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