“Readers of the LA Times and [The Wall Street] Journal are not placing subscription orders to read political coverage. In periods of retrenchment, sticking to your core competencies is an axiom.”

“What makes this so unnerving is the fact that the meltdown has come amid—and in seeming defiance of—a generally booming economy. The ranks of professional journalists keep declining even as overall unemployment stays low, incomes rise, and the stock market reaches new heights. What’s more, a presidential-election cycle tends to produce a surge of readers, viewers, and advertisers as people pay closer attention to the news. Not this time, at least so far: Traffic to leading news sites and Nielsen ratings of national cable news trended down throughout 2023.”

“Several independent female-led or feminist media outlets are at the forefront of this trend. In different languages, across different continents and with teams of different sizes, Brazil’s AzMina, Uganda’s HerStory, Nigeria’s BONews Service and Nepal’s Boju Bajai are all part of this movement.”

“Becerra will oversee daily newsgathering and editorial operations, beginning today. He will also work with Tang to examine all aspects of The Times’ report and editorial staffing as the newsroom undergoes a leadership transition and reorganization.”

Mexican authorities confirmed government computers were hacked and that the personal data — including home addresses — of at least 263 journalists was stolen. Among the victims are reporters at leading media such as La Jornada, El Universal, Expansion, and Reuters.

“With no video production costs, illicit streaming sites have achieved profit margins approaching 90% … In the US, which counts almost 130 subscription piracy sites, the MPA estimates that the top three combined have about 2 million users paying $5 to $10 per month for films, TV shows and live sports.”

“The internet, and social media platforms like Instagram, mean that more photography is showcased to more people than ever before. Now that fans see every angle of every game, with highlights and shots available instantly on social media, no single image has the same power that Sports Illustrated’s cover once did.”