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Thursday, August 9, 2018
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The Cincinnati Enquirer wrote an audience-driven article using Instagram Stories (and it wasn’t even about a hippo)Hot dog recipes via polls, coloring-book pages via screenshot, and public transit debates via the Q&A feature in the Enquirer’s creative Instagram Stories. By Christine Schmidt. |
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There will always be another Alex Jones, a glitch in the American system“Traditionally, it’s not been state censorship that’s cleansed American public debate. Rather, since the advent of electronic communication, commercial corporations have often acted out of fear of reprisal — from both the government and the public.” By Michael J. Socolow. |
What We’re Reading
The Verge / Jacob Kastrenakes
Anchor now lets podcasters receive Patreon-style pledges from listeners →
A new feature, Listener Support, “allows listeners to pledge $1, $5, or $10 per month to specific podcasts.”
International News Media Association (INMA) / Siri Holstad Johannessen and Andreas Finborud
Aftenposten customizes print news for next generation →
“In five years, Aftenposten Junior has become Norway's ninth-largest newspaper, and circulation numbers are still growing steadily.”
Chicago Tribune / Robert Channick
Chicago Tribune’s owner considering bid for company, sources say →
“A bid of between $19 and $20 per share is on the table, according to sources. That represents about a one-third premium to the stock's $14.77 per share closing price Tuesday, and a total offer that could be upward of $700 million for the entire company.”
Poynter / Rachel Schallom
An editor’s guide to creating an online portfolio →
Sometimes, it’s hard to describe what editors, strategists, or engagement producers actually work on. Here’s a guide to help.
NC Local / Melanie Sill
Five opportunities for local reporting to team up with national partners →
“When I ask people what’s needed in local news, the answer often focuses on reporting: more reporters, training to improve quality, ways to attract and keep local talent. Here are five opportunities for North Carolina newsrooms to work with national partners…”
BuzzFeed News / John Paczkowski, Ryan Mac, Charlie Warzel
Apple says it will allow the Infowars app in the app store →
It’s off the podcast market, but still in the app store. "We strongly support all points of view being represented on the App Store, as long as the apps are respectful to users with differing opinions, and follow our clear guidelines, ensuring the App Store is a safe marketplace for all.”
New York Times / Edmund Lee and Amie Tsang
Tribune Media calls off deal with Sinclair →
“Tribune said that Sinclair had not made good on its commitment to use its best efforts to obtain regulatory approval of the merger as quickly as possible by selling off TV stations and other assets.”
Facebook Newsroom
Can breaking news break through on Facebook? (A post by Facebook) →
“Facebook's team is focusing on refining the designs of the developing news tools, to make it clearer that each update is part of a larger story narrative and encourage them to see Facebook as a place to get a cohesive look at a big news story from publishers they trust.”
Wired / Louise Matsakis
Patreon acquires Memberful, as tech giants encroach on its territory →
“Patreon, the membership platform that helps online creators make a living, announced Wednesday that it has acquired Memberful, another membership service that caters to larger creators including Gimlet Media and Stratechery.”