Dawn Wotapka reflects on a year of TBN Media Movers columns
Editor’s note: TBN columnist Dawn Wotapka has linked below to some of her best Media Movers columns this past year. Take some for a spin — they are, one and all, engaging looks into the lives and careers of journalism rock stars. Dawn is one, too — but there are certain guidelines about interviewing one’s […]
NY Times turns displaced sports reporters into … sports biz reporters?
Editor’s note: Once again, the New Your Times has redeployed staff from its shuttered Sports desk — with coverage taken over by the non-unionized Athletic — as Business reporters to cover “the big-money world of sports.” We can presume that will not include the big-money world of cost-cutting in sports journalism, however. New York Times […]
WaPo, Jones debut Freedom of Information Act column
The following excerpt was sent out from The Washington Post: The Washington Post today announces the first installment of “Revealing Records,” a new column anchored by Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Director Nate Jones. The first-of-its kind column from the investigations desk takes readers behind the scenes in unearthing public records, exposing the countless secrets […]
CBS News bolsters campaign coverage with six additions
The following excerpt was sent out from CBS News: CBS News announced additions to its political unit today, including Nidia Cavazos, Shawna Mizelle, Allison Novelo, Olivia Rinaldi, Jake Rosen and Taurean Small as 2024 campaign reporters, while expanding roles for CBS News’ Camilo Montoya-Galvez, Aaron Navarro, Zak Hudak and Cristina Corujo as key members of […]
Blasting media’s climate change coverage, CJR ed/pub Pope to spearhead new pub
The following excerpt was sent out from usnews.com: Saying that journalism isn’t showing enough urgency in covering climate change, the editor of the Columbia Journalism Review is leaving his job to devote his time to try and change that. Kyle Pope, who has been editor and publisher of the magazine and website for journalists since 2016, said Tuesday […]
Fortune CEO Murray is stepping down
Alan Murray, the chief executive officer of Fortune and its former editor in chief, is stepping down in six months. Murray has been CEO since December 2018 after the magazine was sold. A formal announcement is expected later Wednesday. He oversees the business and editorial operations of the independent media company and expanded its digital […]
Qwoted 100 PR superstar: Aneska Alino of Kickstand Communications
As San Francisco has long been lauded as the nerve center for all things high tech, it’s definitely the place to be for the latest of our Qwoted 100 PR superstars, Aneska Alino of Kickstand Communications. And as data plays such a huge role in the digital universe, it’s no surprise that Alino sees it […]
Houston Chronicle appoints Scott editor
The Houston Chronicle has appointed Kelly Ann Scott editor. She will begin on Oct. 23. Commenting on her new role, she said: “I’m honored to be joining this talented team of journalists at the Houston Chronicle. I can’t wait to build on their legacy of deep, meaningful journalism and to innovate toward our future. “This is […]
Bankladelic podcast: When banks overhaul tech in tough economic times
On the latest episode of Lou Carlozo’s Bankadelic podcast, Lou chats with Jeff Galloway (pictured), Product and Implementations Leader at Core10, as he discusses the importance of financial institutions — especially small and regional banks — moving ahead with fintech improvements that not only put them on par with the big dogs but also preserve […]
A new Mass nonprofit, APG’s regional pub, a Dallas news legend departs: TBN Ticker for Sept. 29
While on one end we see local journalism hit hard due to funding woes, economic conditions or dubious acquisitions, some folks are working hard to sustain local journalism. This week we’ll look at the new, independent, nonprofit news organization The Worcester Guardian in Massachusetts. In this week’s ticker, you will also read about Adams Publishing […]
