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Facebook launches tool that lets publishers compare Instant Articles traffic to traditional links that point to mobile pages — Facebook today released a new developer's tool for publishers to see how their stories are doing on the social media platform. — The analytics tool …
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Maria Ressa, CEO of Philippines-based news org Rappler, says Facebook “broke democracy” in 2016, discusses impact of platforms on elections, more — “It's still an empowering platform. I will not take that away from them. But people who deal with the algorithms have to work hand …
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Facebook says it will start testing a subscription service with publishers in October, offering 10 articles free before prompting users to buy subscriptions
Facebook says it will start testing a subscription service with publishers in October, offering 10 articles free before prompting users to buy subscriptions
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Google rolls out news feed in its iOS and Android search app, similar to Twitter and Facebook streams, aims to surface relevant content for users — Searching for relevance — Google today is rolling out its take on the news feed, a personalized stream of articles, videos, and other content.
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BBC reports Chris Evans is highest paid star, receiving £2.2M-£2.25M last year, while Claudia Winkleman, BBC's highest paid female, earned between £450K-£500K — Chris Evans has topped the list of the BBC's best-paid stars. — He made between £2.2m …
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BBC's list of 96 stars earning more than £150K shows little diversity with 34 females, six black or mixed race, and four Asians — Chris Evans has been revealed as the highest-paid BBC star, earning nearly £2.25 million in the last year. — The BBC has been forced to reveal …
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A look inside NBC News new twice-daily news show on Snapchat, “Stay Tuned”, which is aimed at younger viewers who no longer watch traditional TV — NBC News is bringing news broadcasts to Snapchat, the company announced today, with the launch of a twice-daily headline news show it's calling “Stay Tuned.”
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Associated Press names Wendy Benjaminson national editor for beats, overseeing teams covering state government, education, environment, more — The former acting Washington bureau chief will remain in Washington for this role — Wendy Benjaminson has a new role at AP as national news editor for beats …

28-country study including democracies and autocracies finds that gov'ts and political parties spend greatly on manipulating public opinion over social media — Cyber troops are government, military or political party teams committed to manipulating public opinion over social media.

FAA says it will offer “instant authorization” for drone flights for journalists and others near 50 airports by the end of year, mostly at quieter sites — Drone journalists just got some very good news. The FAA says that this year it will begin offering “instant authorization” for drone flights in controlled airspace.
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Ksenija Pavlovic of Pavlovic Today defies White House rules by streaming audio of off-camera daily briefing using Periscope — It was only a matter of time. — At every White House news briefing since June 29 — and many before, too — President Trump's spokesmen have ordered a room full …
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Hulu adds 3,000 drama and comedy shows including How I Met Your Mother, M*A*S*H, Glee, and NYPD Blue, expanding its deal with 20th Century Fox — Hulu and 20th Century Fox Television Distribution announced an massive new agreement that will add nearly 3,000 episodes from 26 recent …
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Q&A with Jim DeRogatis, the reporter behind BuzzFeed's R. Kelly story who has been covering allegations of sexual abuse against the singer for nearly 17 years — On Dec. 21, 2000, Jim DeRogatis and Abdon M. Pallasch wrote in the Chicago Sun-Times that “R. Kelly used his position of fame …
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