Look closely and you’ll find a mask for medical workers and caregivers, a steering wheel for delivery workers, a shopping cart for grocery workers, an apple for teachers, a fork for food service workers and a microscope for medical researchers. more

Saying "times have changed, and so must we," the Southwest Times Record in Fort Smith, Arkansas, has announced that it will no longer post letters to the editor online. In addition, the printed op-ed pages will only be published two days a week. more

Newly honored research from the University of Florida has shown that adding algorithmic reporting and human bylines to news stories are perceived as less biased. The research examines the emergent premise that if a machine, and not a human, generates a news story, the story is seen as objective and “free from bias.” more

The Associated Press today unveiled new brand positioning that emphasizes the global news agency’s vital role as the provider of accurate, unbiased, fact-based reporting to the world. The branding campaign will highlight how AP advances the power of facts. more

Relatively few Americans have a lot of confidence in their own ability to check the accuracy of the news and information they come across related to the coronavirus, according to a new study by the Pew Research Center. more

John Bussian, counsel for America's Newspapers and a member of our board of directors, offers seven recommendations for reporters and photographers who are covering protests in their communities. more

Jeffrey Gerritt, recipient of the 2020 Pulitzer Prize for editorial writing, has been appointed editor of the Sharon (Pennsylvania) Herald and New Castle News, effective July 13. more

Camille Olson, partner with Seyfarth Shaw LLP, says there is conflicting guidance on whether wearing “media” labeling while covering protests is useful from a safety perspective or whether it makes a journalist more recognizable in the crowd (and possibly brings negative attention — and enhanced safety risks — to the journalist).  With that note, Seyfarth Shaw offers some advice to members of America's Newspapers. more

This guide aims to help journalists understand their rights at protests and avoid arrest when reporting on these events. It summarizes the legal landscape and provides strategies and tools to help journalists avoid incidents with police and navigate them successfully should they arise. more

The last several days, journalists have been risking their lives to report on the ground at the scenes of protests across the country in response to the death of George Floyd. We call on local law enforcement and government officials to recognize the importance of their role and ensure their safety during these dangerous and unpredictable events.

Also view guidance from Seyfarth Shaw for newspapers that plan to provide PPE (such as hard hats and glasses) to journalists covering protests, as well as a guide from the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press that is designed to help journalists understand their rights at protests and avoid arrest when reporting on these events. more

Yesterday, McClatchy began offering a weekly livestream series, "COVID-19-Bending the Curve."  Every Thursday at 12:30 p.m. EDT, the series will bring together top medical professionals, industry experts, patient advocates and policymakers who will update audiences throughout the country on the latest advancements to combat the virus.  more

This ambitious project involving USA TODAY and Gannett’s 260 daily local news sites will give a coast-to-coast view of the country’s “new economic normal,” as told through the industries powering the national, regional and local economies. Stories are now running on Gannett-owned digital sites and will appear in print editions on May 31 with a nationwide narrative of what consumers, companies and taxpayers can expect as the American economy begins to accelerate again. more

News Nirvana, a new service from TownNews, identifies news deserts, partners with capable local publishers and editors, and provides them with the tools, resources and consulting to make their new digital news initiatives successful. Qualifying news start-ups will be equipped with a mobile-friendly website that includes robust editorial tools, subscription/membership support, detailed site analytics and more. more

Sharing election coverage online can feel like a huge task, especially after spending all the time before the election writing voter guides and figuring out what you’re going to focus on as a newsroom. That doesn’t mean digital strategy should go by the wayside. To reach a potentially untapped audience for election coverage, you have to strategize. more

In a first-person account in yesterday's newspaper, Tricia Dunne, publisher of the Fort Payne (Alabama) Times-Journal, wrote about her family's experience with COVID-19, emphasizing the need for everyone to learn to "live smart and to protect ourselves, our family and everyone around us." Both she and her husband tested positive, but COVID-19 affected them both very differently. more

Julie Bechtel, formerly executive vice president of BH Media Group, has been named publisher of the Omaha (Nebraska) World-Herald, while Todd Sears, who previously held that position, becomes World-Herald general manager. Bechtel’s previous role included oversight of The World-Herald. more

In this article by Kat Duncan, interim director of innovation with the Reynolds Journalism Institute, find five tips to get newsrooms started with voice-activated devices for storytelling. more

Second Street, an audience engagement software platform used by more than 4,000 media companies, is moving its 7th annual Summit from a two-day conference to a free, month-long virtual series starting June 2. more

Rana Cash has been named news director of the Savannah (Georgia) Morning News, becoming the first African American to lead the Savannah newsroom in the publication’s 170-year history. more

With over three decades of experience in print and digital journalism, Anne Brennan, the former editorial leader at the MetroWest Daily News, has been named executive editor of the Cape Cod Times in Hyannis, Massachusetts. more