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Laura Benshoff / WHYY:
A look at the “ghost papers” of suburban Philly, which rely on press releases and write-ups of community events to fill space formerly filled with local news — There's been a lot of upheaval lately in the world of local news. Has it affected you? Where do you go for information about your community?
Discussion:
@hugetinymistake, @rw_briggs, @lebenshoff, @laurapaskus and @jonpoet
Max Willens / Digiday:
Salon's new owner, Chris Richmond, says profitability will be achieved through improved tech, operations, and better ad rates, not job cuts — Salon's new owners say they see an easy path to profits for the troubled news publisher. — On May 8, Salon Media Group disclosed in a filing …
Eliza Mackintosh / CNN:
A look at the multi-pronged, cross-sector approach Finland is taking to successfully fight misinformation campaigns and fake news — Helsinki, Finland (CNN) - On a recent afternoon in Helsinki, a group of students gathered to hear a lecture on a subject that is far from a staple in most community college curriculums.
Discussion:
@elizamackintosh, @tofvessonmikael, @senyorrequena, @9elumi, @nkjemisin, @osma and @cindyotis_, more at Techmeme »
The Moscow Times:
Russia's business-focused Kommersant loses its entire political department to resignations after two veteran journalists said they had been forced to quit — The entire political department of Russia's Kommersant business publication resigned Monday in solidarity with two veteran journalists …
Discussion:
@maryilyushina, @derksauer and @peterbakernyt
Jim Waterson / The Guardian:
Al Jazeera says it has suspended two journalists after they published a video on its AJ+ social media service questioning the Holocaust and more — Images of persecution of Jews shown as narration asked ‘why is there a focus only on them?’ — Al-Jazeera has suspended two journalists …
Discussion:
Agence France-Presse and Business Insider
Michael Finch II / Sacramento Bee:
McClatchy, publisher of 30 daily newspapers, posts $42M loss in Q1; advertising revenue declined 15% YoY to $85M, digital-only subscribers increased 60% to 179K — McClatchy's losses widened in the first quarter, the company reported Thursday, while seeing growth in its digital subscription efforts.
Discussion:
@raju, San Francisco Chronicle, Seeking Alpha, McClatchy Co and StreetInsider.com
Cal Newport / New Yorker:
The IndieWeb, a loose collective of developers and techno-utopians, aims to create alternatives to mass social media via projects like Micro.blog and Mastodon — In the summer of 2016, I gave a talk at a small tedx conference in northern Virginia. I began by admitting that I've never …
Discussion:
@antiheroine, @michaelluo, @tapaimalaya, @danielpunkass, @hellobellum, @ydaccordicrc and @newyorker, more at Techmeme »
Sarah Perez / TechCrunch:
Research shows HBO Now users are twice as likely as customers of other streaming services to cancel subscriptions when a specific show ends — Fan reaction to Game of Thrones' final season may be mixed, but the show has been undeniably good for HBO's network — and for its over-the-top streaming service, HBO NOW.
Discussion:
Gizmodo, Observer, AdExchanger, The Stranger, Vanity Fair and Washington Post
Katherine Rosman / New York Times:
Profile of Paul Huntsman, the Salt Lake Tribune owner who refuses to embrace Trump and is planning to turn the paper into a nonprofit — SALT LAKE CITY — Life was tranquil for Paul Huntsman, a scion of a rich and powerful Utah family, before he got into the news business.
Discussion:
@katierosman, @aubreywieber, @juliaritchey and @nytnational
Sahil Patel / Digiday:
Anime streaming service Crunchyroll says it is looking to expand beyond the US, breaking into Latin America, the Middle East, Africa, and Russia — Anime streaming service Crunchyroll is looking to make a bigger investment — particularly around live events and new content distribution deals …
Alexander Frandsen / Storybench:
Journalism schools are teaching students to focus on data, local news, social media, and business models, four areas Nieman Lab predicts will be crucial — It's no secret that journalism is at a bit of a crossroads. With technology and media consumption habits changing constantly …
Discussion:
@niemanreports and @dankennedy_nu
Dean Takahashi / VentureBeat:
China-based NetEase announces a partnership with Marvel to develop new original content, for China and elsewhere, including TV shows and games — Marvel and NetEase are collaborating to create new original entertainment, including games, TV shows, and comic books based on Marvel's universe of superhero characters.
Sarah Whitten / CNBC:
Lionsgate shares soar ~15% after report that CBS interim CEO made an offer of around $5B to acquire Starz; Lionsgate said to have rejected offer — KEY POINTS — Rumors that CBS had made an informal offer to buy Starz from the media company sent the stock soaring.
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