KMTV Cutting Back Personnel, Shows
This year was a tumultuous one, characterized by a relentless stream of stories that dominated newscasts across America. From national and international headlines such as the midterms elections and the […]
In the age of social media, the audience has been making its way into the newsroom by contributing to journalistic content and by distributing and sharing the news. But just how much impact does social media have on journalism as a whole? Three comprehensive studies offer unique insights into the new jobs social media has created and the ways in which various social media platforms influence what journalists report.
The U.S. was ranked one of the deadliest countries for journalists in 2018 for the first time in an annual report from Reporters Without Borders. The U.S. ranked sixth among the most lethal countries for journalists, behind Afghanistan, Syria, Mexico, Yemen and India, in that order.
Former Fox News executive, Ken LaCorte, has enlisted former NPR news boss Michael Oreskes and former Fox News executive editor John Moody to join him in creating LaCorte News, which he said will be a truly “fair and balanced” alternative in these polarized times.
Exclusives
Some advertisers say they are leaving conservative host Tucker Carlson’s show following his remarks referring to immigrants as “the world’s poor.” It’s the latest example of sponsors leaving a Fox News Channel show after controversy, but experts say the flap is likely to blow over.
Through this latest partnership, YouTube TV members will be able to stream Local Now at any time of day for up-to-date information about news, weather, sports, concerts and live events, restaurant and food recommendations, and more.
KDFW Dallas Mainstay Fil Alvarado Retiring
Funding from the Google News Initiative/YouTube Innovation Program will support new formats of video storytelling.
Veteran WTHR Anchor John Stehr To Retire
John Stehr, longtime anchor at Dispatch’s NBC affiliate WTHR Indianapolis (DMA 28) has announced his retirement. Stehr’s final day as weekday anchor of 13 Eyewitness News will be Dec. 21. […]
WPVI’s Vernon Odom Looks Back
Jessell | Stations Need To Forge Ahead With OTT
Many TV stations have been experimenting with packaging their local news for OTT consumption. So far the results are underwhelming. My best advice: keep at it, but lower expectations.
TV News Vans As Moving Marketing Icons
WPIX New York Reporter Lisa Mateo Leaving
Richard Kaplar has run the media company-backed First Amendment advocacy organization since January 2018 following the retirement of president-CEO Patrick Maines, but with the title of executive director, a post Kaplar has held since 2016.
KDKA Weatherman Jeff Verszyla Gone
Although many news organizations proudly showcase their commitment to diversity and inclusiveness, women in the media continue to be under-represented in bylines, behind editors’ desks and in boardrooms. Along with sexual harassment issues, stark differences in gender and wage parity have forced the industry to do some important work to create partnerships and initiatives that will encourage more diverse newsrooms.
After 42 Years, WPVI’s Vernon Odom Says Goodbye
Katie Couric, Stephanie Soechtig, Epix and others associated with the documentary Under the Gun have successfully fended off an attempt to revive a lawsuit contending that the film tarnished the reputation of a gun rights group and several of its members.
Executive Producer Ryan Kadro will be leaving CBS This Morning and the network. He’s been with the show since its 2012 launch and been running it since his predecessor, Chris Licht, left to take over Stephen Colbert’s Late Show three years ago. CBS said Kadro’s exit had nothing to do with the network’s settlement this week of a lawsuit filed by three women concerning Rose’s behavior that had faulted management, including Kadro, for not acting to stop him. No replacement has been named.
Tribune Publishing Co.’s talks over a potential takeover by McClatchy Co. have ended without a deal for the regional newspaper owner, according to people familiar with the matter. Tribune Publishing rejected a fully financed cash-and-stock offer from McClatchy valuing the company at $16.50 a share, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the details aren’t public. Tribune Publishing is talking to other potential buyers, one of the people said.
WFOR Earns DuPont Award For Everglades Doc
NEW YORK (AP) — President Trump attacked MSNBC’s Mika Brzezinski on Thursday for using a homophobic slur on the air and tweeted that if a conservative person had said it, […]
PHOENIX (AP) — Former Sheriff Joe Arpaio alleged in a defamation lawsuit earlier this week against three news organizations that CNN made no effort to correct anchor Chris Cuomo’s erroneous […]
WLEX News Director Bruce Carter Retires
The ND of Cordillera’s NBC affiliate in Lexington, Ky., is stepping down today after 20 years with the station and 40 in broadcasting.
