Archive: Oct 2023

Hey Journalists, Nobody Is Coming to Save Us

Hey Journalists, Nobody Is Coming to Save Us

In an era of mass layoffs and buyouts, it’s up to each and every one of us to be ready for the churn
October 24, 2023
Katherine Reynolds Lewis
Six Months Ago NPR Left Twitter. The Effects Have Been Negligible

Six Months Ago NPR Left Twitter. The Effects Have Been Negligible

The numbers confirm what many of us have long suspected — that Twitter wasn’t worth the effort, at least in terms of traffic
October 11, 2023
Gabe Bullard
“A Lot of People Got Really Rich Off of What Happened Here:” How Hedge Funds Helped Destroy Local News

“A Lot of People Got Really Rich Off of What Happened Here:” How Hedge Funds Helped Destroy Local News

Margot Susca’s forthcoming book, “Hedged,” unravels the history of how the ultrawealthy are taking over America’s newspapers
October 10, 2023
Margot Susca
“To Allow Yourself to be Seen So That You Can See Others is Very Powerful”

“To Allow Yourself to be Seen So That You Can See Others is Very Powerful”

Harvard Kennedy School Professor Marshall Ganz on leadership and the power of narrative for social change
October 5, 2023
Half a Billion Dollars for Local News

Half a Billion Dollars for Local News

From the September newsletter: A coalition of over two dozen foundations commits $500 million to local news
October 4, 2023
Natalie De Rosa