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Global Editors Network says it will close due to lack of funds; the worldwide association of editors offered summits, hackathons, and data journalism awards — The Global Editors Network (GEN) announced today that it will cease its activities due to lack of sustainable finances.
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Todd Spangler / Variety:
Bustle laid off or cut at least 10 staffers and contributors Thursday; spokesperson says Bustle Digital Group plans “marquee hires” and a 2020 site relaunch — At least nine staffers at Bustle, the online women's publication, were laid off Thursday — the latest sign of distress …
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Alex Pareene / New Republic:
Rude media like Splinter and Deadspin, which lacked deference to power, are dead; we are left with bootlickers who demand civility and don't challenge power — In April, Great Hill Partners, a private equity firm, purchased Gizmodo Media Group, the collection of websites formerly known as Gawker Media, from Univision.
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Times of India:
India revokes the Overseas Citizen of India status for Aatish Taseer, who wrote a May Time cover story calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi “Divider in Chief” — - Aatish Taseer's Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) status was canceled on Thursday, following a statement by the home ministry
Michelle Mark / Business Insider:
CBS reportedly has fired a staffer who previously worked for ABC and accessed footage of anchor Amy Robach complaining that ABC killed her Jeffrey Epstein story — NOW WATCH: — The letter F. A stylized bird with an open mouth, tweeting. The word “in”. A play button in the shape of a television screen.
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Emily Alford / Jezebel:
Former co-workers of Fader's Eric Sundermann say his alleged sexual misconduct was known for years, but overlooked by management at Fader and at Vice — On November 2, former music journalist Lauren Nostro published a tweet: “It's so wild that {redacted} is able to run an entire digital magazine when hes …
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Jason Gurwin / The Streamable:
Disney announces that Disney+ will be on Amazon's Fire TV when it launches on November 12 — The Streamable is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission when you sign up with our links. — Disney announced today that they have reached a deal with Amazon to bring Disney …
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Kris Holt / Engadget:
Disney says Disney+ will launch in UK, France, Germany, Italy, and Spain on March 31
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Bloomberg:
Nielsen to split into two companies, one focused on global media, the other on tracking consumer preferences, after pressure from investor Elliott Management — - Nielsen will split into two: global media and global connect — Company completes strategic review following activist pressure
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BuzzFeed News:
A Brazilian journalist took a swing at Glenn Greenwald at a radio show after an argument over the Brazilian journalist's comments on Greenwald's children — Glenn Greenwald got into a fistfight with Augusto Nunes, a far-right Brazilian journalist, during the live taping of a radio show in Brazil.
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Sarah Perez / TechCrunch:
YouTube rolls out a new homepage design with larger thumbnails and features like an “add to queue” option, a desktop version of “Don't recommend channel”, more — YouTube's homepage is getting a makeover. The company announced today an updated …
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Charlotte Tobitt / Press Gazette:
Emails show organizers of a major UK arms conference rejected credentials for a Middle East Eye reporter due to concern “he will not write anything positive” — A journalist was barred from a major UK arms fair because organisers believed he would “not write anything positive” …
CNBC:
Disney Q4: revenue of $19.1B vs. $19.04B expected, up 34% YoY, with media networks bringing in $6.5B in revenue, up 22% YoY from $5.3B; stock up 4%+ after hours — - Analysts will be looking to see if Disney gives any color on expected subscriber numbers for Disney+. — Disney CEO: Streaming service was well-received
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Deanna Ting / Digiday:
The Infatuation is planning Zagat's comeback by hiring a stories editor, building the Zagat Curators program, and launching a new digital platform by 2020 — At one time, Zagat was synonymous with New York dining. But that was at a time when a dog-eared maroon book was the “go-to source” …
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