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Archives: December 10, 2019

Joshua BentonDecember 10, 2019

Bloomberg Media is buying CityLab from The Atlantic (and some of its fans are nervous)

“These folks at CityLab have built a terrific site and terrific audience, not only committed to understanding what’s coming but covering the intersection of innovation.”

Nicholas QuahDecember 10, 2019

What happens when a public radio station goes after its state’s favorite tradition?

Vote first or die! Plus: an audio investment in evening commutes, what Vice is up to in podcasts, and My Favorite At-Least-$10-Million Deal.

Christine SchmidtDecember 10, 2019

Berkeleyside is launching a sister site in Oakland to help fill the void left by pillaged newspapers

“As we build out that newsroom, how do we prioritize people who have experience serving info needs in communities across disciplines?”

Christine SchmidtDecember 10, 2019

As it settles into Vox, Recode is starting a new project to help people feel power over algorithms

“It’s about cutting through the apathy that a lot of people have about tech because it feels mysterious, letting people know there are decisions and changes you can make to your behavior that will feel empowering to people.”

Christine SchmidtDecember 10, 2019

Here are the American Journalism Project’s first 11 recipients, taking home $8.5 million to grow their business operations

“The grants will fund an organization’s first dedicated revenue positions, or grow an existing revenue team. Most will fund at least two new full-time positions for 24 months dedicated to revenue and fundraising.”

Men and white people believe the news is less reliable now than it was in the past. Women and people of color think it’s gotten more reliable.