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Washington Post:
Recordings: a Kremlin-tied tycoon said he bought Forbes; the $800M deal lead, Austin Russell, denies foreign involvement, as sources say CFIUS is investigating — Austin Russell, the American tech founder leading the deal, says there is no Russian involvement
David Bauder / Associated Press:
The few journalists in Gaza try to report on the war while staying fed, hydrated, housed, and safe; journalists have been unable to enter Gaza since October 7 — A limited number of journalists in Gaza are trying to report on the war with Israel while facing the same problems …
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Washington Post:
A closer look at the lives and deaths of six of at least 22 Palestinian, Israeli, and Lebanese journalists who have been killed during the Israel-Hamas war — At least 19 journalists have been killed in the Israel-Gaza war since Oct. 7, the Committee to Protect Journalists said this week.
Financial Times:
The theatrical release of Killers of the Flower Moon, followed by Napoleon and Argylle, debuts Apple's new film strategy, which may raise Apple TV+'s profile — Tech giant prioritises cinemas over streaming as it pushes deeper into Hollywood — Tim Cook is not known for the theatrical flair …
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Christopher Grimes on LinkedIn, The Wrap, New York Times and 9to5Mac
Daniel King / Mother Jones:
Newsrooms re-examine their use of “terrorist” in light of the Israel-Hamas war and some major newsrooms ban the word's use, sending readers fleeing in repulsion — Leaked memos show the policy spreading, with growing credibility costs. At least one reporter has resigned in protest.
Gene Maddaus / Variety:
SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher works to bridge factional divides, gently rebuffing George Clooney's proposals, and urges members not to succumb to pressure — “Member unity will be my greatest legacy,” she promised in her campaign statement this summer, and she sought reelection.
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@bourbonroad, @samuelroukin, Deadline, IGN, The Daily Beast, CBS News, The Hollywood Reporter, Deadline, The Wrap and Vanity Fair
Megan Brenan / Gallup:
September 2023 survey: 32% of US adults trust mass media “a great deal” or a “fair amount”; 29% have “not very much” trust and a record 39% have “none at all” — WASHINGTON, D.C. — The 32% of Americans who say they trust the mass media …
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Poynter, @natesilver538, Steven Waldman on LinkedIn, @edithcharles.bsky.social, @wagatwe.bsky.social, The Wrap, Mediaite and The Hill
Lesley Goldberg / The Hollywood Reporter:
Sources: the WGA's board is divided on how to respond to the Israel-Hamas war, worried that some activist members will oppose a statement supporting the country — Multiple sources say the WGA's board remains divided on how to respond after Hamas' attack on Oct. 7, worried …
New York Times:
A look at Cameo's peak during the pandemic and subsequent fall due to its trouble recruiting big stars, CEO Steven Galanis' unfocused management style, and more — A start-up that offers fans a way to buy personalized videos from celebrities was supercharged by pandemic boredom and venture capital.
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@sapna, @kerrymflynn, @katie_robertson, @ckrewson, @bmorrissey, @bmorrissey, @eringriffith, @sapna, @pkafka and @juxtacognition.bsky.social, more at Techmeme »
Jay Peters / The Verge:
Twitch now lets creators simulcast across any live streaming service, with caveats, and adds doxxing and swatting to its Off-Service Conduct enforcement list — Previously, streamers could simulcast on mobile platforms like TikTok and Instagram, but as of Friday, Twitch is significantly broadening …
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@parental_onkick, @chen, @dexb0t, @bobducknweave, @peeverson, @pike2c, @imkatastrophe, @twitch, @zachbussey, @vanni_exe, @bobducknweave, Engadget, Decrypt, Engadget and PRWeek, more at Techmeme »
Rick Porter / Hollywood Reporter:
President Biden's address seeking aid for Israel and Ukraine on October 19 averaged 22.12M viewers across Fox News, MSNBC, CNN, and six US broadcast networks — ABC draws the largest share of viewers for the speech, while Fox News tops cable outlets.
Glenn Rifkin / New York Times:
Edward Bleier, a basic cable TV pioneer who oversaw Warner Bros.' development of networks like MTV, Nickelodeon, and The Movie Channel, died on October 17 at 94 — Seeing untold promise in new technology, he was a prime mover in the creation of the cable industry, helping to transform Time Warner Cable into a giant in the field.
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@looneyterrace, @nemalki, @woolf_atthedoor, @kalenvx123, Gary Hahn on LinkedIn, @jbflint, @notjessewalker, @stewartschley, The Wrap and Publishers Weekly
New York Times:
News publishers scramble to adjust to declining referral traffic, as Meta, X, and even Google become less dependable at amplifying and supporting journalism — News organizations are scrambling to adjust to the latest rift in the long-fractious relationship between publishers and tech platforms.
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@jwherrman, @emilybell, @emilybell, @emilybell, @jwherrman, @emilybell, Mike Donoghue on LinkedIn, John Battelle's Search Blog, Dan Patio Dalton on LinkedIn, Simon Owens's Media Newsletter, Jeanne Meyer on LinkedIn, Ryan Sager on LinkedIn, American Press Institute, @matthewkeyslive, @davidclinchnews, @i_am_fabs, @kantrowitz, @semaforben, @newsalliance, @claycampaigne, @davidclinchnews, Beyond Search, @frozencanuck@mas.to, Alan Soon on LinkedIn, @thekenyeung@mastodon.social, @jeffjarvis@mastodon.social, @dangillmor@mastodon.social, @phoca2004@mastodon.scot and Reuters
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Drew Harwell / Washington Post:
Source: X removed the main New York Times account's “verified” badge on October 17 without notice; source: X traffic to the NYT is down ~50% since August 2023
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Daniel Tunkelang on LinkedIn, Ars Technica, New York Post, UPI, The Wrap, @bgrueskin, @karaswisher, @karaswisher, @karaswisher, @kimmasters, Cord Cutters News, @dkiesow@threads.net, @dankennedy_nu@threads.net, @bkeegan@hci.social, @drewharwell@mastodon.social, @TimKarr@mastodon.social, @ianbetteridge@writing …, @dangillmor@mastodon.social and @johnshirley2024 …, more at Techmeme »
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