Top News:
Tiffany Hsu / New York Times:
Ben & Jerry's, Eddie Bauer, and Magnolia Pictures join Patagonia, REI, and others suspending Facebook ads in July to protest amplification of hate speech — Eddie Bauer, Magnolia Pictures, Ben & Jerry's and others have suspended campaigns over the platform's content moderation practices.
Discussion:
@benandjerrys, Fast Company, @karaswisher, New York Post, Boing Boing, @donie, @karaswisher, @jason_kint, @ma_franks, @tiffkhsu, @jimrutenberg, @mattnavarra, @mikeisaac, @slpng_giants, @megancgraham, Hollywood Reporter, Variety, Ad Age, The Hill, Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream, Folio, Business Insider and Ben & Jerry's, more at Techmeme »
Charlotte Tobitt / Press Gazette:
Ex-Sunday Times editor Martin Ives named new editor of Times Literary Supplement; Stig Abell named exec editor at News UK's radio and podcast division Wireless — Stig Abell is stepping down as editor of the Times Literary Supplement after four years to take up a new role of executive editor …
Discussion:
Bookseller News
BBC:
ABC to cut 250 jobs across “every division”, including its newsrooms, in an effort to find savings of A$84M after budget cuts by the Australian government — The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) says it will shed 250 jobs in an effort to find savings after budget cuts by the Australian government.
Discussion:
@pia_akerman, @patskarvelas, The Guardian and @emilybell
@jonkarl:
WHCA cancels its White House Correspondents' Dinner planned for Aug. 29 but is working on a virtual presentation to salute award-winning journalism — Unfortunately, we must cancel the 2020 White House Correspondents' Dinner. We still hope to have a virtual event later this summer. But an in-person dinner simply is not possible. Here is my note to @whca members https://twitter.com/...
Discussion:
@sambucabral, @jparkabc, @sunnyright, Breitbart, Washington Post, Mediaite, TVNewser, The Wrap and Axios
Charlotte Tobitt / Press Gazette:
Bauer Media is shutting down a few titles in the UK, merging its two golf magazines, and is in advanced stages of negotiations to sell five titles — Magazine publisher Bauer is closing a number of titles as part of a review to “protect the long-term health” the business.
Discussion:
@pressgazette
Anthony Pesce / L.A. Times Guild:
LAT union's Black caucus demands management commit to hiring at least 18 Black journalists over 3 years, fix pay gap, engage with communities of color, and more — As a union, it is our responsibility to be a force for progress, and we cannot build the future we want for the Los Angeles Times until we clearly see its past.
Discussion:
@mattdpearce, Poynter, @loisbeckett, @jenyamato, The Wrap, @makedaeaster, @angeljennings, @hunterw, @melissagomez004, @jamesqueallylat, @jenyamato, @adamelmahrek, @laurenjmapp, @angeljennings, @brittanyhite, @gerrickkennedy, @tomas_mier, @gerrickkennedy, @sherlyholmes, @ladyviii, @adrienneshih, @billplaschke, @liledit, @augustbrown, @byfernandas, @josie_huang, @marissaaevans, @davidfolkenflik, @vanessamartinez, @ryangirdusky, @stacyfernandezb, @jamilsmith, @matthjourno, @klcpegher, @jaylclendenin, @alenetchek, @thomas06037, @sonali_kohli, @mattdpearce, @aaja, @mitrakalita, @thecindycarcamo, @gerryfsmith and @adriana_lacy
Janko Roettgers / Protocol:
Source: Amazon is “actively pursuing” licensing deals to add live and linear TV to complement its Prime Video offerings — Amazon is looking to add 24/7 live programming to its Prime Video service, according to multiple job listings posted over the past several weeks.
Kevin M. Lerner / The Conversation:
While NYT's move online enabled increased op-ed page output, opinion and news stories look similar on the site and many casual readers can't tell the difference — The New York Times opinion editor James Bennet resigned recently after the paper published a controversial opinion essay by U.S …
Discussion:
PNAS, @rjcc, American Press Institute, @jamesrbuk, @brendannyhan, @lucasgrindley, @marist, @lukewsavage, @michaelgendron, @fagstein, @spj_tweets, @alfredomeza, @stephenleahy, @dangillmor, @alanmillernlp, @sarahbures, @kellystrib, @huntercrowther, @leeanne25, @marklittlenews, @uncleree1, @timherrera, @michaelsocolow, @mfbernier and @naomi_schalit
RELATED:
The New York Times Company:
NYT names Mary Suh acting Op-Ed Editor until the fall and The Intercept's Charlotte Greensit as Opinion's managing editor and associate Editorial Page editor
Discussion:
@xeni, @taffyakner, @susanmcp1, @cduhigg, @claudia_sahm, @sjgrunewald, @chezpim, @drewholden360, @groovesdc and Talking Biz News
Todd Spangler / Variety:
Wondery has launched a free app for iOS with original podcasts supported by ads, and an ad-free version, Wondery Plus, for $4.99/mo; Android version will follow — Streaming-Video Subscriptions Have Risen During COVID-19 — but So Has ‘Subscription Fatigue,’ Study Finds
Discussion:
@sarthakgh, @evoterra and App Store
Nicholas Quah / Nieman Lab:
Recent podcasting deals between platforms and talent resemble the deals musicians used to sign with record labels, forfeiting ownership in exchange for exposure — Welcome to Hot Pod, a newsletter about podcasts. This is issue 263, dated June 23, 2020. — Last week was an exceptionally busy one …
Discussion:
@niemanlab, @podcastsincolor and @rmcomedy
Max Tani / @maxwelltani:
Memo: NYT lays off 68, mostly in advertising, none in the newsroom; severance is a minimum of 16 weeks, with a $6,000 payment to help with costs like COBRA — In a note to staff, NYT says staff laid off will receive a “minimum of 16 weeks of severance and medical benefits, a $6,000 payment to help with job transition costs, such as a new laptop or COBRA costs, and six months of outplacement services.” https://twitter.com/...
Discussion:
Press Gazette, Axios, @marcatracy, @edzitron, @kerrymflynn and @joshsternberg
Maggie Haberman / New York Times:
Source: Trump's younger brother is seeking a temporary restraining order to block publication of a book due out July 28 by the president's niece, Mary L. Trump — President Trump has said Mary L. Trump signed a nondisclosure agreement in connection with a 2001 court case related to the estate …
Discussion:
@brianstelter, Publishers Weekly, @maggienyt, @sherylnyt, @jjohnsonlaw, Fox News, @joyannreid, @samjcharles, @maggienyt, @robertswartwood, @jeffmacishere, @yashar, @joepompeo, @maxboot, @clydehaberman, @jonathanalter, New York Post, CNN, Law & Crime, The Wrap, The Week, The Daily Beast, Deadline, The Guardian and The Hill
Stefan Bondy / New York Daily News:
Sources: Howard Mittman was forced out as CEO of Bleacher Report after employees complained about the lack of diversity at the company's executive level — Howard Mittman was forced out as CEO of Bleacher Report after employees passionately objected to the lack of diversity at the company's executive level …
Discussion:
@adena_andrews, Outkick, Bloomberg, @laurawags and Awful Announcing
Output Producer, CA — 
China Markets Correspondent, Shanghai — 
Senior Assignment Editor, DC — 
Breaking News Editor, Tokyo — 
Senior Correspondent - Wealth, NY — 
Reporter - Ottawa Bureau — 
Local Government Reporter, IA — 
Research Director, CA — 
Immigration Enforcement Reporter — 
Presque Island Reporter, ME — 
Contributing Parks Ed. - SW, CA — 
AI Content Editor, WA — 
Legislative Reporter, TN — 
Editorial Assistant, Remote US — 
Elon Musk Reporter, NY or CA — 
Government & Politics Editor, WA — 
Business & GA Reporter. VT — 
Sports Reporter, WA — 
Energy Reporter, TX — 
Senior Reporter, SC — 
Trade & Climate Correspondent, DC — 
Reporter, WI — 
Political Newsletter Writer, CO — 
Jackson Reporter, MS — 
Music Editor, AZ — 
Breaking News Reporter, NV — 
Fearless Reporter/Producer, IA — 
Reporter II - Technology, Remote — 
Editor, Remote US — 
City Reporter, WA — 
Executive Editor, OR — 
Education & Budget Reporter, CA — 
Senior Writer/Editor, FL — 
Media Editor, Remote — 
