Everyone finally realizes the need for diverse voices in tech reporting
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Thursday, December 8, 2022
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Everyone finally realizes the need for diverse voices in tech reporting“The lack of diverse insight, analysis, and segregated coverage seems intentional — like a form of editorial redlining.” By Dominic-Madori Davis. |
 | Facebook and the media kiss and make up“Watch for Facebook to reemerge, promoting itself as the sensible, mature alternative to Elon Musk's Twitter chaos.” By Joanne McNeil. |
 | Digital news design gets interesting again“Modern digital design has drained all sentiment and inventiveness from products we use on a daily basis.” By Al Lucca. |
 | Community partnerships drive better reporting“It shows the power behind diverse teams who bring their shared life experiences to the table. It confirms that this work can’t be locked inside in newsroom silos.” By Leezel Tanglao. |
 | Subscription pressures force product innovation“Once growth slows and the lowest-hanging fruit — the superfans — have signed up, publishers will have to get smarter about how to make money from the rest.” By Esther Kezia Thorpe. |
 | Rebuilding the news bundle“The overarching lesson of digital media's first generation is that the users have the power.” By Brian Moritz. |
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“Break your Wordle streak”: New York Times journalists are on a 24-hour strikeTimes journalists join employees at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, many of whom have been on strike since October, and at The Fort Worth Star-Telegram, who have been on strike since November 28. By Laura Hazard Owen. |
What We’re Reading
Kate Gonzales
Examining “imposter syndrome” in journalism on Latina Equal Pay Day →
“News organizations can't be committed to building trust with overlooked communities while exploiting the staff who are connected to those communities. Pay that is equal and adequate is a major factor — but not the only one. And by ignoring or excusing these inequities when journalists point them out, they do a disservice to their news organizations and audience.”
Press Gazette / Charlotte Tobitt
The News Movement launches in London with a mission to “really understand” Gen Z →
“One of the most significant recent developments at The News Movement has been the launch of its first partnerships, with Associated Press — which has welcomed the startup brand into its offices in London’s Camden after it began life in ITN's basement — and ex-Trinity Mirror boss David Montgomery's National World.”
Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism / Nic Newman
How publishers are learning to create and distribute news on TikTok →
“Across 44 countries we find that around half (49%) of publishers are regularly updating TikTok accounts with news-related content.”
Washington Post / Brittany Shammas
North Carolina newspaper continues coverage in the dark after substation attack →
“Reporters worked on their cellphones, filing stories from the darkened newsroom or from the local police station, one of the only places with electricity.”
The Guardian / Jim Waterson
BBC preparing to go online-only over next decade, says director general →
“Davie said the BBC was committed to live broadcasting but Britons should prepare for the closure of many standalone channels and radio stations by the 2030s: ‘Over time this will mean fewer linear broadcast services and a more tailored joined-up online offer.'”
Wall Street Journal / Alexandra Bruell
The Washington Post is exploring a spinoff or sale for its publishing software Arc XP →
“Arc is arguably [the Post’s] most ambitious tech project, with some 250 dedicated staffers around the world…The Post expects Arc to generate over $200 million in annual recurring revenue by 2027, a roughly fourfold increase over its contribution now, according to a document reviewed by The Wall Street Journal. The business isn't profitable, so far.”
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