Top News:
Ben Smith / New York Times:
The Information's Jessica Lessin analyzes tensions between tech execs including Zuckerberg and legacy media outlets, which execs associate with staff activism — Journalists and tech executives seem to be fighting each other to a draw in a battle that has no end in sight.
Discussion:
@mims, @mathewi, @issielapowsky, @shawnhils, @kendrawrites, @nytimes, @benyt, @jeremymbarr, @jonahdispatch, @henrycooke, @melaniesill, @davidclinchnews, Insider, Variety, Reason, The PARQOR Substack and @alexeheath
Brodie Fenlon / CBC News:
CBC says it will keep Facebook comments closed on news posts, after turning them off in June and finding it improved the well-being of staff — We hope to make online spaces safer by minimizing harassment and abuse of our story subjects, commenters — Earlier this week …
Discussion:
The Hill, @_llebrun, @gregorcraigie, @akurjata, @jayrosen_nyu, @wesbos, @foodfarmnews, @nicolammacleod, @alau2 and @janelytv
Benjamin Mullin / Wall Street Journal:
Established news outlets wrestle with competition for talent from Substack, Facebook Bulletin, and more as they build out newsletters, digital audio, and video — Substack, Facebook Bulletin pursue high-profile reporters and commentators, creating tension within news organizations
Discussion:
@mattyglesias, @michellemanafy, @sar_meta_web3, @jakesherman, @peterhimler, @mikebarnicle, @iwillnotfall, @maggienyt, @benmullin, @benmullin, @benmullin, @seungminkim, @benmullin and @benmullin
Emma Roth / The Verge:
Pinterest to launch a shoppable live series called Pinterest TV on November 8, with weekday episodes airing in its app, featuring some of its top creators — The series will feature creators and celebrities, like Olympic athlete Tom Daley and popular makeup artist Manny MUA
Discussion:
Ad Age, Adweek, ZDNet and @digitalshields
Patrick McGee / Financial Times:
Estimate: Apple's iOS App Tracking Transparency policy has cost Snap, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube almost $10B in combined ad revenue in H2 2021 — Forcing apps to ask for permission to track users for advertising purposes leads to big hit for social media platforms
Discussion:
The Verge, Insider, @profcarroll, @iansherr, @javierpallero, @7amahanti, MacRumors, @lescarr, @jendudley, @patrickmcgee_, Gizmodo, 9to5Mac, @jason_kint and @efa_oz, more at Techmeme »
bbc.co.uk:
BBC rejects complaints that its article “We're being pressured into sex by some trans women” is transphobic and poorly evidenced — Summary of complaint — We received complaints that the article 'We're being pressured into sex by some trans women' is transphobic and poorly evidenced.
Discussion:
@pressgazette, The Ruffian and BBC
Todd Spangler / Variety:
YouTube names veteran ad executive Tara Walpert Levy as VP of Americas, to oversee its content partnerships across the US, Canada, Latin America, and Brazil — Tara Walpert Levy, a 10-year Google and YouTube veteran ad exec, is moving over to YouTube full-time in a big new role.
Discussion:
Adweek
Axios:
NewsWhip: interest in Facebook, measured by social media interactions per article, declined over 2021, with little mainstream attention for “Facebook Papers” — The Facebook Papers and whistleblower accounts were a public relations nightmare for Facebook, but so far …
Discussion:
@nrothschild3, Living Room Talk, @evelyndouek, @jason_kint and @sarafischer, more at Techmeme »
J. Clara Chan / Hollywood Reporter:
Snap signs a deal with NBCUniversal to let Snapchat users add audio clips from popular titles in NBCU's catalog, including SNL and The Office — Other films and TV shows that can be used for audio in Snaps include ‘Bridesmaids,’ ‘Parks and Recreation’ and ‘Back to the Future.’
Josef Adalian / Vulture:
A look at the opportunities that free, ad-supported streaming TV, for which revenue is forecast to reach $4.1B by 2023, can provide small networks like Buzzr — At a time when linear channels are fading into the shadows and a handful of supersize streaming services dominate …
Discussion:
@buzzrtv, @vulture, @tvmojoe, @noelmu, @willmckinley, @simulmedia and @jesse_horne
RELATED:
Martin Pengelly / The Guardian:
White House press secretary Jen Psaki says she has tested positive for COVID-19 — Martin Pengelly in New York and agencies — Jen Psaki, Joe Biden's White House press secretary, said on Sunday she had tested positive for Covid-19. — Psaki, 42, did not travel with Biden to Rome for this week's G20 summit.
Discussion:
Joe.My.God., New York Times, CNN, NBC Chicago, TMZ.com, Deadline, NPR, Gizmodo, The Wrap, The Hill, New York Magazine, Politico and Boing Boing
Ross Barkan / New York Magazine:
Profile of Matt Taibbi, the polarizing journalist that critics say turned into a “red-pilled culture warrior” on Substack, where he has 30K paying subs — Obviously, I'm anxious about why I'm being profiled," Matt Taibbi said at the end of our phone call this summer, which had already lasted an hour and a half.
Discussion:
Freddie deBoer, @ggreenwald, @eoinhiggins_, @mjwatts1983, @itmechr3 and @ne0liberal
Mark Stenberg / Adweek:
The Information expands creator economy coverage amid high demand for its newsletter on the topic, says coverage generated multiple “six-figure” revenue lines — The creator economy has made millionaires out of ordinary people, and it could do the same for the publishers that cover it.
Discussion:
@lauramandaro, @kendallostrow, @ericporat, @adweek, @markstenberg3 and Talking Biz News
Deputy Ed. - Gen. Assignment Desk, DC — 
EU Technology Reporter, Brussels — 
Breaking News Reporter, NY — 
Harrisburg Reporter, PA — 
Senior Editor - Styles, NY — 
Part-time Editor, Remote — 
Home & Travel Reporter, Ireland — 
Assistant Digital Editor, MA — 
Senior Editor - Visuals (Temporary), DC — 
South Reporter, GA/Remote — 
Private Capital Reporter, London — 
Staff Writer, MI — 
Articles Editor, CA — 
Pharma Reporter, Remote US — 
Metro Reporter, TN — 
Higher Ed. Reporter, Remote CA — 
Politics Reporter, Brussels — 
Investigations & Enterprise Ed., WI — 
Social Strategy Editor, NY — 
Business Reporter, TX — 
Senior Narrative Editor, CA — 
News Correspondent, MS — 
Accountability Reporter, NC — 
Editor-in-Chief, NY (flexible) — 
Housing Reporter, OK — 
Writer/AI Content Reviewer, CA — 
Writer/Editor, Remote — 
Political Reporter, TX — 
Afternoon/Night Editor, NH — 
Education Lab Editor, WA — 
Staff Writer, MA/Remote — 
State Worker Reporter, CA — 
Executive Editor, NM — 
Reporter, NC — 
