French broadcasters merging to fight off US competitors
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The two biggest private broadcasters in France announced that they are merging. TF1 and M6 said the decision is motivated by challenges from global platforms and that joining forces is
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Local media key in fight against misinformation
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Local news media are emerging as the key challenge for a sustainable global news and information system. The relationship of trust that local media build with their community makes them
Google News Showcase launching in India
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Google launched its Showcase news platform in India with 30 domestic news publishers, saying “it comes at a particularly challenging moment with Indians seeking out authoritative news and information as
The New York Times launches a two-year editing residency
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The New York Times launches a two-year editing residency, aiming to foster the next generation of editors, giving them the tools and training they need “to help shape journalism in
Facebook News with Springer papers launching in Germany
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Facebook News launched in Germany with the company saying it comprises more than 100 editorial brands. There has been some discussions about which of Axel Springer’s publications would be joining
Is James Bond going to Amazon?
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Amazon is in negotiations to buy MGM Studios for the company’s Prime streaming service with movies and shows. The price tag is expected to be USD 9 billion, US media
Parler back on App Store but calling it “light version”
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Conservative social media app Parler is now back on Apple’s App Store. It was removed from the store in connection with the storming of the US Capitol on January 6.
AT&T and Discovery creating a new streaming giant
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AT&T, owner of CNN, HBO and Warner Bros, will merge its Warner Media with Discovery creating a new stand-alone streaming giant valued at USD 150 billion. Discovery President and Chief
Calls for independent investigation of Israeli attack on press building
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News agency AP’s executive editor Sally Buzbee has called for an independent investigation of Israel’s bombing of a tower block in Gaza where AP and other international media had their
UN “deeply disturbed” by Israel’s strike on international press
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The Israeli destroying of a tower block in Gaza housing several international media was met with condemnations from media but also from the secretary general of the United Nations. International