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Monday, July 30, 2018
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“Known but not discussed”: Low-income people aren’t getting quality news and information. What can the industry do about it?“There is no Wirecutter for low-income individuals.” Fiona Morgan and Jay Hamilton talk about their research into information ecosystems and the media market. By Christine Schmidt. |
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Newsonomics: Now it’s Facebook that’s facing unwanted attentionAs we see hatred and division multiply across North America and Europe, instigated by malicious use of the technology that was supposed to make us freer and better, we’re paying a different kind of attention. Late, but better than never. By Ken Doctor. |
What We’re Reading
Mcclatchy / Staff
McClatchy growing digital ad revenue, but still seeing losses →
“McClatchy today reported a net loss in the second quarter of 2018 of $20.4 million, or $2.62 per share. In the second quarter of 2017 McClatchy reported a net loss of $37.4 million, or $4.91 per share”
Pew Research Center / Elizabeth Grieco
Newsroom employment dropped nearly a quarter in less than 10 years, with greatest decline at newspapers →
“…Even though digital-native news outlets have experienced some recent growth in employment, too few newsroom positions were added to make up for recent losses in the broader industry.”
IJNet / Sherry Ricchiardi
Resources for covering migration and refugees →
“While the separation of children from parents was new, the story of desperate families trying to enter the United States was not. One thing that has now changed, however, is that more Americans have been moved to act on behalf of these families," Georges wrote. "It will be crucial for journalists to continue to be at the border, to see the events firsthand — and to share stories and pictures with the world."
The New York Times / Mark Landler
Sulzberger’s statement and discussion with Trump: contextualized →
“President Trump and the publisher of The New York Times, A. G. Sulzberger, engaged in a fierce public clash on Sunday over Mr. Trump's threats against journalism, after Mr. Sulzberger said the president misrepresented a private meeting and Mr. Trump accused The Times and other papers of putting lives at risk with irresponsible reporting.”
The New York Times / A.G. Sulzberger
Statement from A.G. Sulzberger, publisher, The New York Times, in response to President Trump’s tweet about their meeting →
“I told him that although the phrase "fake news" is untrue and harmful, I am far more concerned about his labeling journalists "the enemy of the people." I warned that this inflammatory language is contributing to a rise in threats against journalists and will lead to violence.”
Mailchimp / Mary Walter-Brown
Another newsletter to subscribe to from the News Revenue Hub →
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Digiday / Mark Weiss
Digiday Research: Mobile commerce shows promise for publishers →
“73 percent of publisher executives surveyed by Digiday say at least at least 25 percent of their commerce revenues now come from mobile devices.”
AP News / Jill Colvin
White House defends decision to bar CNN reporter from event →
"To be clear, we support a free press and ask that everyone be respectful of the presidency and guests at the White House," [Press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders] said.