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Where the Media Isn't Woke

Political Currents by Ross Barkan • 12 implied HN points • 17 Apr 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Media Crime Journalism Party Politics Social Issues
  1. Broadcast news anchors in New York City show more moderate to conservative political leanings compared to younger print or online journalists.
  2. Reporting on crime by local broadcast TV can create a misleading perception of the city's safety and overlook other important issues.
  3. The political beliefs and reporting style of veteran broadcast journalist Marcia Kramer demonstrate a conservative approach influenced by generational, locational, and income factors.

I Don't Think it Really Matters How the New York Times Covers Trump and Biden in February

I Might Be Wrong • 4 implied HN points • 13 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Media Election coverage Political Campaigns Journalism Democratic Party
  1. The New York Times' coverage of Trump and Biden in February may not have a significant impact in the long run.
  2. Most people don't heavily follow politics until closer to the election day, with swing voters making decisions just before voting.
  3. Media coverage and political debates early in the year may not sway undecided voters, who often gather information from random sources.

The Media's Ancient Conflict of Interest

Political Currents by Ross Barkan • 11 implied HN points • 16 Feb 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Media Ethics Journalism Public Relations Corruption
  1. Access journalism has been a longstanding issue in media, allowing powerful individuals to influence reporting.
  2. Public relations professionals, like Risa Heller, cultivate relationships with media to shape favorable coverage.
  3. Journalists should maintain independence and critically assess the impact of their relationships on their reporting.
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Tippets #191

Tippets by Taps • 2 implied HN points • 17 Mar 24
🕹 Technology AI Journalism Semiconductors Essays Loneliness
  1. Children need physical risk-taking and thrill in play for healthy development and skill-building.
  2. AI is becoming more prevalent in various fields, including journalism and elderly care.
  3. Conflicts like US-China tech tensions can unexpectedly benefit other regions, like Malaysia's semiconductor industry.

✅ Media Briefing #26: New UK media group, unpublishing, ad fraud, trend porn, People Also Ask, censoring Trump, automating local news, age positive image library and more…

Wadds Inc. newsletter • 19 implied HN points • 11 Jan 21
📰 News Media Journalism Social media Industry Advertising Public Relations
  1. A new UK media group called GB News is launching soon and aims to create 140 journalism jobs. This reflects ongoing changes in the media landscape.
  2. Ad fraud continues to be a major issue that the advertising industry is not addressing well. Experts believe recent security breaches should prompt a reevaluation of their practices.
  3. There's a push for more honest representation of older people in media, with a new age-positive image library launched to counter negative stereotypes.

Jobs and Opps at Full Fact, Schools Week, Marie Claire, HuffPost, and Many, Many More 📒

Journo Resources - The Opportunities • 0 implied HN points • 07 Nov 23
💼 Business Journalism Media Career development Creative industry Writing
  1. Pre-orders are available for the 2024 Yearbook from Journo Resources with exclusive features and personal development exercises.
  2. Various journalism job opportunities are open at organizations like Full Fact, Marie Claire, and HuffPost.
  3. Events and workshops are available for journalists looking to enhance self-editing skills and learn about topics like documentaries and podcasting.

Microsoft Is the Latest Behemoth Trying to 'Help' Journos With AI

Startup Strategies • 0 implied HN points • 06 Feb 24
🕹 Technology AI Journalism Big Tech Tools
  1. Microsoft is offering AI tools and training to news organizations to help journalists in their work.
  2. The AI tools and training provided by Microsoft focus on assisting journalists in research, source discovery, and translation.
  3. Journalists may benefit more from investments in media organizations and jobs rather than extensive AI training.

✍️ Journalism Fellowships, Events, Trainings and Awards ✍️ — February 9

Inside The Newsroom • 0 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24
🚌 Education Journalism Fellowships Events Awards
  1. Free access is offered for those who have lost their jobs to access over 1,400 journalism job listings and internships.
  2. The 25th International Symposium on Online Journalism, led by Summer Harlow, features a lineup of industry leaders discussing the evolution and future of digital journalism.
  3. Various fellowships, grants, and workshops are available, such as the Arthur F. Burns Fellowship and the Digital Dangers: Protecting Against Harassment webinar.

The (old) media is dead; long live the (new) media

Perfecting Equilibrium • 0 implied HN points • 11 Feb 24
📰 News Media Journalism Market Industry Economy
  1. The old media is facing significant challenges, with layoffs and closures in mainstream newsrooms, while new media is thriving and filling the gaps left behind.
  2. The shift from old to new media is reshaping the media landscape, allowing for more diverse voices and perspectives to emerge.
  3. Journalists in the changing media environment now need a broader skill set beyond traditional journalism, as they navigate the evolving market dynamics of the Information Age.

social tipping points.

Douglass’s Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 12 Feb 24
🌞 Climate & Environment Society Education Law Internet Journalism Health Science
  1. Climate discussions often focus on physical causes and responses, but the impact of social structures on climate management is crucial.
  2. Key social factors like education, law, income systems, and journalism require thorough discussion and attention in climate action.
  3. Addressing issues such as social control of technology, finance, food, and family structures is important for sustainable climate management.

An undifferentiated muck of ~content~

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 24 Jul 23
🕹 Technology Generative AI Journalism Artificial Intelligence
  1. Generative AI tools are becoming more prevalent in journalism, potentially changing the landscape of news creation.
  2. Journalists are finding practical uses for ChatGPT in tasks like organizing background material, brainstorming interview questions, and checking blind spots in their stories.
  3. Using AI for editing text, summarizing meeting transcripts, and enhancing workflow efficiency are emerging trends in the journalism field.

~Infinite content~

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 01 Apr 22
🎭️ Culture Tech Social media Journalism Entertainment Internet
  1. Instagram brought back a version of its old chronological feed, pleasing those who disliked the algorithmic feed's filtering mechanisms.
  2. The algorithmic feed risked hiding content users wanted to see, creating mainstream bias, and making real-time event updates difficult.
  3. Comparison of posts in the algorithmic and chronological feeds demonstrated the differences in content prioritization.

"Links" Weekend Edition: Excellent snow animals

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 22 Jan 16
🎭️ Culture Internet culture Media Social media Community Journalism
  1. Washington D.C. is preparing for a big snowstorm that meme-makers are excited about.
  2. Local subreddit r/washingtondc has lifted its ban on memes due to the impending blizzard.
  3. The Washington Post's Internet culture desk is ready with a collection of animal snow GIFs to entertain people stuck indoors.

"Links" Weekend Edition: Werk it

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 25 Sep 15
🎭️ Culture Tech Internet Media Social media Journalism
  1. The post includes a weekly round-up covering tech and Internet culture topics like celebrity pets, speculative fiction, and prom queens.
  2. Readers can access the full list of articles mentioned in the post via a downloadable ebook or through direct linking to various intriguing articles on topics like Instagram-famous pets, the prom queen of Instagram, and more.
  3. The post concludes with an invitation to share the newsletter with friends or enemies, feedback welcome by replying directly, and wishes for a happy reading weekend from the author.

The South Bender chronicling generations of Indiana politics

IMPORTANTVILLE • 0 implied HN points • 30 Mar 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Journalism Politicians Campaigns Presidency Bipartisanship
  1. Jack Colwell, a prominent journalist, has covered major politicians and political events in Indiana for over six decades
  2. He has insights on historical moments like breaking the news of Studebaker closing and interactions with political figures like the Kennedys and Pete Buttigieg
  3. Colwell predicts Pete Buttigieg may run for president in 2028 and shares perspectives on Indiana politics and politicians

One of the Biggest Stories in Golf Happened this Month and Nobody Noticed

Wigs on the Green • 0 implied HN points • 23 May 23
🎾 Sports Golf Culture Journalism Access Discrimination
  1. Pine Valley Golf Club settled a discrimination lawsuit with New Jersey regarding violations of civil rights laws.
  2. Major golf publications like Golf Magazine and Golf Digest have been largely silent on the controversy.
  3. The issue highlights the problems of access journalism, lack of criticism towards exclusive clubs, and the impact on golf culture.

💙 Spring brings rings and things 💙

Association of Cryptocurrency Journalists and Researchers • 0 implied HN points • 12 Jun 23
🔮 Crypto Journalism Research Policy Video Tweets
  1. The newsletter covers top crypto journalism and research from April and May, reflecting on significant crypto stories
  2. The articles include discussions on cryptocurrency market trends, regulatory challenges, and technological advancements
  3. Members can engage with the newsletter by contributing articles or joining as journalist members for exclusive benefits

Advertising double standards won’t save that newspaper.

Michelle Rempel Garner • 0 implied HN points • 06 Jul 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Journalism Legislation Advertising Corporations
  1. The Liberal government's attempt to stop news bans and save Canadian journalism by cutting ad spending on Google and Meta platforms is seen as a political stunt.
  2. The hypocrisy of the government pulling federal ads but not their political party's ads was criticized.
  3. There is a need for a reevaluation of Bill C-18 to support investigative journalism and sustainable news coverage in Canada.