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Archie Bland / The Guardian:
Emails: BuzzFeed is shutting down HuffPost UK's news operation and video desk, except for its politics team, affecting 16 of 29 journalists — Exclusive: Owner BuzzFeed's move leaves more than half of editorial staff at risk — BuzzFeed has told the UK staff of its recently acquired HuffPost website …
Jason Gurwin / The Streamable:
Netflix is running a test cracking down on password sharing, prompting some users to get their own account if they don't live with the owner of the account — Earlier this week, some Netflix subscribers began to notice that it might be a bit harder to “borrow” someone's password.
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Hannah Farrow / Local News Initiative:
A look at monetization strategies that Gannett is experimenting with, including dynamic paywalls, changing the size of its metered paywalls, and premium content — News Outlets Apologize Less and Innovate More, With a ‘Freemium’ Model and Dynamic Paywalls — Gannett's Amalie Nash is tired …
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Will Sommer / The Daily Beast:
How YouTube celebrity Tim Pool and others failed to launch a news site backed with $1M+ in crowdfunding after infighting, which included a dispute over a cat — Tim Pool's disgruntled ex-partners say he used a cat as a bargaining chip in an ugly business negotiation. Pool says he's innocent.
Ashley Gold / Axios:
YouTube says it has taken down 30,000 videos that made false or misleading claims about COVID-19 vaccines over the last six months — YouTube has taken down more than 30,000 videos that made misleading or false claims about COVID-19 vaccines over the last six months, YouTube spokesperson Elena Hernandez …
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@evelyndouek, @niemanlab, Slashdot and Engadget, more at Techmeme »
Georg Szalai / Hollywood Reporter:
AT&T says it plans to launch HBO Max international and AVOD in June and expects HBO Max and HBO subscribers worldwide to reach 120-150M by 2025 — That is up from AT&T's previous forecast of 75-90 million. — AT&T Corp. said Friday that it now expects to reach 120-15 million HBO Max …
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The Wrap and Cord Cutters News
GOV.UK:
New UK action plan to protect journalists includes training for police, a call for evidence from journalists, and the introduction of an Online Safety Bill — Statements of support from political parties — Statement from the National Committee for the Safety of Journalists
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@rsf_en, @janebsinger, @nuj_lfb, @tomhourigan, @jonathancmunro, @dcms, @dcms, @dcnorg, The Guardian and Jon Slattery, Thanks:@sdp
Archie Bland / The Guardian:
Sources: UK's Society of Editors will postpone the National Press Awards after outlets withdrew from the awards in protest of SoE's claim media wasn't racist — Exclusive: decision follows resignation of executive director over statement denying racism in press
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openDemocracy, Press Gazette and Breitbart
Oliver Darcy / @oliverdarcy:
In memo, Jeff Zucker says CNN is targeting an August 1 return to Atlanta offices and September 1 for NYC, DC, SF, and LA — In note to staff, CNN President Jeff Zucker announces plans for staff returning to the office. “In Atlanta, we are targeting an AUGUST 1 return for our News and Sports colleagues. In New York, DC, San Francisco, and Los Angeles, we are targeting SEPTEMBER 1.” https://twitter.com/...
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Ben Sisario / New York Times:
The Weeknd says his albums will no longer be submitted to the Grammys due to its anonymous voting committees, which some believe subvert the will of the voters — The event on Sunday will address the challenges of a music industry hit hard by the pandemic.
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@thelindsayellis, Variety, TheGrio, Complete Music Update, Hollywood Life, The A.V. Club, The Wrap, New York Post, UPROXX, Rolling Stone and Hollywood Reporter
Isaac Chotiner / New Yorker:
Interview with Anthony Barnett, founding EIC of openDemocracy, on the invisible pact between UK's tabloid press and the royal family, as noted by Prince Harry — A year after the Duke and Duchess of Sussex stepped back from their royal duties and embarked on a life outside the United Kingdom …
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@peterjukes, Insider, @oz_f and Hollywood Reporter
Variety:
Health officials say Los Angeles theaters can reopen at 25% capacity between March 15-March 17; major circuits believe they won't be operational until March 19 — Movie theaters in Los Angeles will be able to reopen early next week, public health officials said Thursday.
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@heybrucewright, @helaineolen, @geniusbastard, @marcmalkin, MediaPost and The Verge
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