Top News:
Laura Wagner / Defector:
Semafor wants to tackle polarization using a “revolutionary” article template, but “Semaform” is a basic copy of what already exists, plus patronizing subheads — All around the world, and especially in the United States, widening economic inequality …
Discussion:
Gawker, Columbia Journalism Review, @froomkin, @climatebrad, @karlbode, @karlbode, @karlbode, @ericdharvey, @ryanlcooper, @austinlouisray, @sallyt, @sarahscire, @karlbode, @ctwritepretty, @jeremylittau, @letsgomathias, @velocciraptor, @caseyjohnston, @scottnover, @aaschapiro, @navalang, @labuzamovies, @blanketboat, @zainabfattah, @laurawags, @perrybaconjr, @mccarthyryanj, @drewmagary, @jeremylittau, @karlbode, @tomcoates, @jayrosen_nyu, @semaforben and Techdirt
Justin Baragona / The Daily Beast:
Newsmax condemns Lara Logan's antisemitic statements and QAnon tropes made on Eric Bolling's primetime program: “We have no plans to interview her again” — “Newsmax condemns in the strongest terms the reprehensible statements made by Lara Logan,” the network said in a statement.
Discussion:
The Week, Mediaite, The Independent, @cherijacobus, @bdavewalters, @mediaevan, The Wrap, @justinbaragona, @mollyjongfast, @justinbaragona, @therickwilson, @mehdirhasan, @joyannreid, New York Daily News, @w7voa, @amandarivkin, @davidlarter, @frankfigliuzzi1, @nc5philwilliams, @ehananoki, @oneunderscore__, HuffPost and CNN
Michael Kranish / Washington Post:
A deep dive into the fight between Disney and Gov. Ron DeSantis over the “don't say gay” bill and how it delayed the move of thousands of Disney jobs to Florida — In supporting a bill that critics called 'don't say gay,' Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis compares his attack …
Discussion:
@sshawfl, @adamweinstein, @froomkin, @nikkibarnesfl, @pulmyears, @lauraapollo, @annaforflorida, @theresamlewis and Fox News
New York Times:
Sources: Puck, which is approaching 20K paid subscribers, recently held talks with potential investors with a goal of raising ~$15M at a $75M+ valuation — The humble email newsletter, which became a star in its own right, appears headed back to earth. — Meta, which owns Facebook, is killing Bulletin, its newsletter product.
Discussion:
@benmullin, @jeremylittau, @davechensky, @anthony, @pkafka, @mccanner, @jimvandehei, @jaredbkeller, @benmullin, @margarita, @jakesherman, @pilhofer, @timmarchman, @niubi, @jakesherman, @shortformernie, @elanazak, @blgtylr, @jyarow, @caseyjohnston, @kantrowitz and Tim Lott's Writing Boot Camp
Miklos Bolza / AAP:
An Australian judge declines to throw out Crikey's public interest defense in a defamation lawsuit by Lachlan Murdoch; a trial is scheduled for March 27, 2023 — Bids by media mogul Lachlan Murdoch and Australian news publication Crikey to strip down each others' pleadings have failed amid a bitter defamation dispute.
Discussion:
The Desk, @matthewkeyslive, @markdistef, @mediaguardian, @markdistef, Crikey, @aapnewswire, @jayrosen_nyu, @markdistef, The Guardian and Yahoo News
Jonathan Vanian / CNBC:
Snap reports Q3 revenue up 6% YoY to $1.13B, vs. $1.14B est., DAUs up 19% YoY to 363M, vs. 358.2M est., a $360M net loss, up from $72M YoY; stock is down 25%+ — - Snap beat analysts' expectations on earnings per share but missed on revenue. — The company's board authorized a stock repurchase program of up to $500 million.
Aisha Majid / Press Gazette:
Study finds the number of push alerts sent by publishers was 2% higher in 2021 than in 2019 and 28% higher than in 2018; 3% were opened at time of sending — The instant traffic hit from push alerts means that most publishers are now using them every day, regardless of whether the content …
Discussion:
Media Voices, Nieman Lab and MediaPost
Thomas Germain / Gizmodo:
Google now lets users disable targeted ads without breaking useful features by having to turn off settings like Web & App Activity and YouTube History — In a major fix, Google's own privacy settings will no longer disable crucial features of its apps. — Alerts
Discussion:
The Keyword, @ryanbarwick, @swodinsky, @glenngabe, @google, CNET, @blakersdozen, @adsliaison, The Verge, Digiday, The Hill and YouGov, more at Techmeme »
Wall Street Journal:
Internal email: The New York Times canceled its plans to launch a Kids app, as it would cater “to a smaller market” when the newspaper's focus is subscriptions — Publisher has been promoting products beyond news, including in games, cooking and sports
Discussion:
@niemanlab, @zeveisenberg, @alexthomp, @anthony and @merowing_
Jon Lafayette / Next TV:
Tastemade names Evan Bregman as its general manager of streaming and launches new streaming channel Tastemade Home on Amazon Freevee, Tubi, and Sling TV — Evan Bregman named general manager of streaming — Lifestyle content company Tastemade said it launched a new streaming channel …
Discussion:
The Streamable, Tubefilter, Adweek, Tastemade and Media Play News
Katelyn Newberg / Las Vegas Review-Journal:
Las Vegas police ask the Nevada Supreme Court to reverse a judge's ruling that bars officials from searching slain investigative reporter Jeff German's devices — The Metropolitan Police Department has appealed a judge's decision to bar officials from searching the personal devices …
Discussion:
Associated Press
Ben Schoon / 9to5Google:
YouTube announces YouTube Premium's first major price hike, increasing the family plan from $17.99/month to $22.99/month, or $29.99/month in the App Store — YouTube Premium is getting its first major price hike. The service will now charge $22.99 per month for its family plan.
Discussion:
TechCrunch, Engadget, @artemr, Android Police, @sub8u, IMore, The Verge, @nexusben, @androidpolice, Android Authority and Deadline, more at Techmeme »
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 — 
