By making obituaries free to publish, these Ohio news outlets hope to play the long game
 |
Tuesday, September 13, 2022
 |
By making obituaries free to publish, these Ohio news outlets hope to play the long game"When somebody writes a thoughtful obituary, it’s a reminder that our publication is a platform for people to grieve in a healthy way.” By Hanaa' Tameez. |
What We’re Reading
The Verge / Adi Robertson
Twitter shareholders just approved Elon Musk’s $44 billion buyout of the company →
“The approval means that Musk and Twitter will proceed to an October trial in the Delaware Court of Chancery. Musk is set to argue that Twitter concealed important facts about its internal operations…Twitter will push to close the deal regardless, alleging that Musk's complaints are merely a pretext for backing out.”
CNN / Hannah Sarisohn and Steve Almasy
Las Vegas administrator Robert Telles has been charged with murdering journalist Jeff German →
“In the chilling case that has raised concerns about press freedoms in the United States, German was found dead with multiple stab wounds outside his home on September 2. DNA found underneath German's fingernails and surveillance footage helped police link Telles to the killing, authorities have said.”
Teen Vogue / Sarah John
Meet the 25-year-old behind Planet Money’s popular TikTok account →
“The account has over half a million followers, and Corbett's goofy, religiously unpolished videos have been a core part of that success. The videos, which break down topics like time theft and unionizing, are shareable, rewatchable, and entertaining in a way that just, well, makes people listen.”
The Guardian / Dan Milmo
Google is facing €25 billion lawsuits in the UK and the EU over digital advertising →
The lawsuit is aimed at recovering lost revenue for news publishers and small business owners who rely on digital advertising revenue.
The Associated Press / Isabel Debre
Dozens of journalists were fired from a newspaper in Dubai after it ran a story about high gas prices →
“The newspaper's publisher, Abu Dhabi-based International Media Investments, or IMI, said Al Roeya's closure stems only from its transformation into a new Arabic language business outlet with CNN. However, eight people with direct knowledge of the newspaper's mass firings told The Associated Press that the layoffs came in the immediate aftermath of the article on the UAE's gas prices.”
Fort Worth Star-Telegram / Nichole Manna
In Texas, Judge Alex Kim’s juvenile court videos won him YouTube fame. They also endangered kids. →
“All judges used livestreaming when the pandemic halted in-person gatherings, but Kim continued to use it long after courthouses reopened. And unlike other judges, he left his juvenile hearing videos on his YouTube channel, where they racked up more than 1 million views and made him into a sort of judicial celebrity in online forums, including one where racism appears rampant.”
A Media Operator / Jacob Cohen Donnelly
Why the Washington Post should commit to local news →
“There's a straightforward reality here. The Washington Post is trying to go head-to-head with The New York Times, but it won't win. The Times understood the game faster and executed far better than its competitors. The Post can't win on its national/international coverage alone. It needs to develop its bundle, and I believe it can do that by going local.”
Rest of World / Chelsea Carrick
“Our main demand is not to get killed”: Mexican women find safety in location-tracking Facebook groups →
“For women in their early 20s, it may seem peculiar that these groups primarily start on Facebook. But, the platform's intentional simplicity is its main attraction. Other platforms are fun. For women seeking safety and anonymity, Facebook is functional.”
I Have Notes / Nicole Chung
When the story you’re writing changes →
“Even after I'd assembled all the pieces of the new story, it took me months to figure out how to put them together. It felt impossible, most days—until it didn't. Eventually, I stopped feeling so afraid and learned how to listen to the new story.”
Media Post / Ray Schultz
CherryRoad Media will buy four of Gannett’s Massachusetts newspapers that were going to shut down →
"This is one of our ways to give back to our community by acquiring media houses that add so much value to our daily lives but are suffering the brunt of digital age by losing subscriptions."
No comments