Did a Twitter account get a blue checkmark by paying for Twitter Blue or is it a legacy verified account? Right now it’s nearly impossible to tell. Why we care. Twitter’s designation for “notable” accounts was supposed to disappear April 1. Some have (e.g., The New …
Last week, TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew testified before Congress. But nothing he said appears to have tamped down Washington’s fears that the social media company poses a threat to […] The post What will newsrooms do if TikTok is banned? appeared first on Poynter.
You’re in a bar, waiting on a friend. Where do your eyes go? The muted TV above you with captions running across it or the comforting phone cradled in your hand? If Blake Sabatinelli has his way, it’s the TV, though he knows it will take …
The Morning Meeting with Al Tompkins is a daily Poynter briefing of story ideas worth considering and more timely context for journalists, written by senior faculty Al Tompkins. Sign up […] The post Be cautious about sharing security and body cam videos from the Nashville school …
OpenAI’s ChatGPT erupted into the market in November 2022, reaching 100 million users in just two months, making it the fastest application to reach that total ever. This smashed the prior record of nine months set by TikTok. Since then, other key announcements have followed: On Feb. …
This week, Poynter launches its latest version of Transforming Crime Coverage Into Public Safety Journalism, a 7-month-long course designed to help newsrooms quite literally transform the way they cover police […] The post Newsrooms struggle over how to cover crime appeared first on Poynter.
News media organizations have largely adopted best practices when reporting on mass shootings to avoid giving undue attention to shooters and thus minimizing contagion or inspiring copycats. Yet there are […] The post How news organizations can responsibly report on the Nashville mass shooting appeared first …
It’s a funny thing about turnarounds. After one year on the job, the press seems shocked that Chris Licht has not returned CNN to its long-ago dominance. Never mind the fact it took Jeff Zucker nine years of hard work to transform CNN from a …
Reporters should be skeptical of companies that say they are 'green' but cannot provide details to support their claim. The post AP Stylebook expands climate change guidance, adds plus symbol to LGBTQ+ appeared first on Poynter.
Avid has introduced a new Badges & Digital Credentials program to “bring instantaneous recognition to highly skilled media creation professionals, engineers, educators and students everywhere. More than 12,000 Avid-certified users are gaining valuable, differentiated visibility to capture the attention of peers, clients and prospective employers …
Scripps News, a 24/7 TV news network available for free over the air, is expanding its documentary programming by creating a new longform unit devoted to producing “compelling cinematic offerings” for Scripps News platforms and distribution partners. New full-time hires joining Scripps News’ longform team will include …
For USA Today parent company Gannett, social media success has little to do with the news. Two of its editorial franchises, Humankind and Problem Solved, have seen growth in their social reach across TikTok, YouTube and Instagram, where the brands have prioritized vertical video formats. …
