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Ryan Grim / Drop Site News:
An investigation finds that OCCRP, which works with major newspapers on scoops like the Panama Papers, is primarily bankrolled by the US and its Western allies — Drew Sullivan is unknown to the broad public, but the head of the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project is one of the most influential journalists in the world.
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Yann Philippin / Mediapart:
Docs: German public broadcaster NDR shelved an investigation it started into OCCRP as part of a consortium due to pressure from OCCRP co-founder Drew Sullivan — After launching an investigation into the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP), and after subsequently inviting Mediapart …
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@ryangrim and @ryangrim.bsky.social
Kendall Tietz / Fox News:
Forbes editorial staffers walk off the job, saying that management has been stalling at the bargaining table for nearly three years — The annual launch of Forbes' 30 Under 30 list is a significant day for the company — FIRST ON FOX— The Forbes Union, which represents the magazine's editorial staffers …
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Talking Biz News and NewsGuild of New York
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Ian Karbal / Pennsylvania Capital-Star:
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette strike, which began in October 2022 and exposed bitter divisions in the newsroom union, is now the longest ongoing strike in the US — To many involved, the response to growing concerns felt slow. — “The rebuilding of trust in the group, rebuilding a steward network …
Financial Times:
OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar says OpenAI is weighing an ads model, but plans to be “thoughtful”; sources and LinkedIn analysis: OpenAI hired Meta and Google ad talent — ChatGPT maker hires advertising talent from big tech rivals — OpenAI is discussing plans to introduce advertising …
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K.J. Yossman / Variety:
AMC's and PBS' UK arms, GB News, and shopping channel QVC sign a deal with Everyone TV to offer their channels on free UK streamer Freely, starting early 2025 — AMC Networks International U.K. and PBS America are among the latest channels to join free TV streamer Freely in the U.K.
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Advanced Television, Broadband TV News, C21Media, Broadcast, Cord Busters, Inside CI, Deadline and GB News
Noor Nanji / BBC:
The BBC pulls MasterChef Christmas specials following allegations of inappropriate behavior against host Gregg Wallace, after initially saying it would air them — The BBC is pulling its MasterChef Christmas specials after the allegations against presenter Gregg Wallace.
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Will Shanklin / Engadget:
Crunchyroll plans to use a tiered rollout to require a paid subscription to watch past episode 206 of manga series One Piece — The Sony-owned anime streamer will require a paid subscription to watch past episode 206. — Three years after buying Crunchyroll for over $1 billion …
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@crunchyroll and Screen Rant
Ben Smith / Semafor:
The Verge plans to launch a $7/month or $50/year sitewide paywall on Tuesday; some content and the publication's social feed-like homepage will remain free — Vox Media, parent company of New York Magazine, is preparing to announce several changes aimed at boosting revenue and rewarding its most faithful subscribers.
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Kat Tenbarge / NBC News:
Some reporters say they are finding more readers and less hate on Bluesky, as Elon Musk turns X into an increasingly difficult place for journalists — Journalists are finding more readers and less hate on Bluesky than on the platform they used to know as Twitter.
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Drew Harwell / Washington Post:
A look at “influencer creep”, as Trump and his allies adopt influencer tactics to hawk products, boost political points, and promote their personal brands — The president-elect and some in his proposed Cabinet are adopting influencer tactics to hawk products, boost political points and promote their personal brands.
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@drewharwell.com, @timobrien.bsky.social and @jamiegangel.bsky.social
John Jurgensen / Wall Street Journal:
Paramount co-CEO Chris McCarthy aims to revitalize Showtime by using successful formulas like Yellowstone from Paramount+ and investing in high-profile projects — Before a new owner takes over, the TV brand once known for ‘Billions’ and ‘Homeland’ is working to come up with new marquee hits
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@mediaevan and Liza Burnett Fefferman on LinkedIn