Protest coverage often casts protesters and their causes in a negative light, particularly when covering underrepresented groups. To help journalists frame stories in ways that do not harm these groups, the Center for Media Engagement examined two story areas of particular concern. more

The Washington Post released its first national brand campaign Thursday, showcasing the modern-day global news organization and the relevance of its original journalism to people, institutions and culture. more

There has been a recognizable uptick in the proportion of women quoted. But that proportion continues to hover around 30%. more

We found that the primary stated reason was money, followed by political or ideological concerns. more

Even for journalists who don’t typically cover climate change, the Lancet Countdown reports are a treasure trove of story ideas that can help explain how extreme weather events affect personal health. more

The Facebook social network is not changing its name. more

People or organizations who instigate Slapps are often powerful and well funded, while defendants tend to be people and organizations with significantly less resources and influence. This is especially concerning when you consider that many independent journalists who bring attention to complex issues or scandals do not have the financial and legal support of a major media company behind them. more

The publication of the letter, citing baseless and debunked claims, was criticized for pushing the traditional boundaries of a letters-to-the-editor page. more

To better understand the current and future state of the news and publishing industry and the various factors that undermine the sustainability of local journalism, PressReader is conducting a survey in partnership with a Princeton University sociologist. more

DPI provides media organizations with a bespoke service that improves recruitment, retention and advancement of employees from diverse backgrounds, with a goal of increasing profitability, employee satisfaction and audience growth. more

Northwestern University has launched the Medill Subscriber Engagement Index, a tool that allows local news organizations to see what content encourages subscribers to stick around and lets publishers benchmark their performance against outlets in comparable markets. more

Jessica Rosenworcel, the acting chairwoman of the powerful regulator, campaigned vigorously for a permanent appointment. more

Adriana Lacy and Alice Wilder share their best advice for avoiding burnout, choosing a great workplace and retaining young talent in newsrooms. more

A new public benefit corporation backed by billionaires Reid Hoffman, George Soros, and others is launching Tuesday to fund new media companies and efforts that tackle disinformation. more

The public deserves to read the documents, not just the few dozen journalists in the consortium. more

Cox Enterprises has hired Erin Mitchell Richeson as the vice president of inclusion and diversity (I&D), effective Oct. 29. more

A newspaper carrier involved in a January confrontation with Pierce County Sheriff Ed Troyer has filed a federal lawsuit against the county. more

The SNPA Foundation this week awarded $144,150 in grants to help fund newspaper industry initiatives led by state or national press associations and journalism schools. These grants are in addition to more than $400,000 awarded earlier this year to regional and national newspaper associations. more

The entry period for the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications $25,000 Collier Prize for State Government Accountability is now open. more

COVID-19 has turned a spotlight on the importance of mental health, destigmatizing it as a taboo topic, according to a study released by Parade Media and the Cleveland Clinic.  The two companies partnered with an independent global market research provider to conduct an online study with 2,219 Americans, 18 years of age or older. more