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Thoughtful columns and commentary pieces.

Free streaming news available through Newsy for free
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Free streaming news available through Newsy for free

Posted on July 7, 2022 by Matthew Keys

Here are the different ways to watch Newsy on-air, on streaming device and on free streaming TV and audio platforms.

Washington Post in turmoil over Twitter behavior of Millennial reporters
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Washington Post in turmoil over Twitter behavior of Millennial reporters

Posted on June 7, 2022June 7, 2022 by Matthew Keys

Millennial reporters had to be reminded how to act like adults. Maybe it’s time the newspaper look beyond Harvard candidates.

Analyst predicts lower-cost Apple TV on the way
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Analyst predicts lower-cost Apple TV on the way

Posted on May 16, 2022 by Matthew Keys

Apple could release a cheaper Apple TV device, or it may not — it all depends.

Viewpoint: What used to be journalism is now just PR
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Viewpoint: What used to be journalism is now just PR

Posted on April 28, 2021April 28, 2021 by Jaigris Hodson

As a result of cuts to newsrooms, PR is becoming more dominant. That’s a problem in the era of online misinformation.

HD Media’s lawsuit blames Google, Facebook for its own failures
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HD Media’s lawsuit blames Google, Facebook for its own failures

Posted on February 1, 2021February 1, 2021 by Matthew Keys

A small newspaper chain in West Virginia is making big headlines of its own after it filed a federal lawsuit last week against Facebook and Google for alleged monopolistic practices.

Sinclair wants to deliver radio streams via ATSC 3.0 signals
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Sinclair wants to deliver radio streams via ATSC 3.0 signals

Posted on February 1, 2021February 1, 2021 by Matthew Keys

The Sinclair Broadcast Group is readying the launch of three radio stations via its next-generation ATSC 3.0 signal in Seattle.

Without Trump, cable news execs worried about ratings decline
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Without Trump, cable news execs worried about ratings decline

Posted on December 16, 2020 by Matthew Keys

CNN and MSNBC thrived on scandal during the Trump presdiency. Now that he’s almost gone, executives are worried about the future of cable news.

Viewpoint: How will the media handle a Joe Biden presidency?
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Viewpoint: How will the media handle a Joe Biden presidency?

Posted on November 30, 2020November 30, 2020 by Robert E Gutsche Jr

A new era in Washington politics brings a new set of challenges for the American news media.

Philo’s donation of $1 million in ad inventory is a big deal
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Philo’s donation of $1 million in ad inventory is a big deal

Posted on November 15, 2020November 29, 2020 by Matthew Keys

The move shows financial strength in a company that’s barely three years old — and helps teach the old media guard some new tricks about long-term goodwill.

Viewpoint: Will movie theaters survive the coronavirus pandemic?
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Viewpoint: Will movie theaters survive the coronavirus pandemic?

Posted on August 16, 2020 by Matthew Jordan

Movie theaters are on life support. How will the film industry adapt?

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