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The success of the NYT may be bad news for journalism, as it crowds out rivals; sources: NYT in talks to acquire Serial Productions, likely for less than $75M — In his debut, our new media columnist says The Times has become like Facebook or Google — a digital behemoth crowding out the competition.
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NYT reporters and editors including Chief White House Correspondent Peter Baker discuss what they do in their personal lives to maintain political impartiality — Times reporters and editors take careful measures in their personal lives to remain objective in their work.
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US announces unprecedented restrictions on Chinese journalists operating in the US, affecting stay duration and more, to be put into place in the coming weeks — - The Trump administration wants to "inject reciprocity into visa procedures," said one senior administration official.
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13 ex-Bloomberg employees say they want to be released from NDAs to openly describe a company that can be an uncomfortable place to work, especially for women — Every year, Mike Bloomberg's company pays hundreds of fired employees to not say anything bad.


Sports streaming service DAZN to expand to 200 countries, including the UK, on May 2, with an initial focus on boxing — Dazn's initial focus will be on boxing when it expands to 200 countries, including UK, in May — A streaming service that is aiming to become a “Netflix of sport” …
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Trump is attempting to minimize the dangers of coronavirus for political gain and the media has a responsibility to contextualize his claims, not amplify them — Among the many outlandish statements President Trump has made since taking office, one in particular stands out for me.


AT&T TV launches across the US after rolling out in over a dozen markets last year, with prices that start at $49.99/month but go up dramatically after a year — AT&T's next big TV play has a problem: pricing — AT&T TV is launching nationwide today after initially rolling out to over a dozen markets last year.
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Poynter Institute and Google News Initiative partner to launch VidSpark, helping three local US newsrooms create shareable videos for younger audiences — The Minneapolis Star Tribune, WGBH News in Boston and 10News WTSP in Tampa, Florida, will receive resources and guidance to create video content …
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BBC Studios to invest in podcasting app Pocket Casts, which is owned by a collective that includes NPR, This American Life, and other public media entities — BBC Studios has invested in the app — BBC Studios and Pocket Casts are announcing today that the British company is investing in the American podcast player.
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SEC filing: the NYT says there's been a slowdown in ad bookings due to uncertainty around COVID-19, but no adverse impact on subscription growth has been seen — - The New York Times Co. says it's seeing a slowdown in advertising bookings due to “uncertainty and anxiety” caused by the coronavirus.
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Spotify is making a big push for artists and record labels to pay to promote their music in its app, complicating talks over long-term music rights — - Music service needs ad revenue source to reach profitability — The three major record labels are balking at Spotify's plans
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Embattled MSNBC host Chris Matthews was absent from the network's live coverage of South Carolina primary results on Saturday — The MSNBC host was nowhere to be found on air a day after he was accused of sexual harassment. — A day after he was accused of sexual harassment by a journalist …
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