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Journalists Newsletter for 2025-04-09 ( 14 items )  
'The Story Starts With Us' Forum Unites Creators, Innovators, and Policymakers on Copyright and AI Policy (10)
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The Association of American Publishers issued the following news release on April 8, 2025: * * * "The Story Starts with Us" Forum Unites Creators, Innovators, and Policymakers on Copyright and AI Policy Association of American Publishers and Copyright Alliance Host First-of-its-Kind, All-Day Program on Protecting Human Creativity in Artificial Intelligence The Association of American Publishers and Copyright Alliance today hosted a first-of-its-kind, one-day forum at the Royal Sonesta Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, t more PR

Charles Darwin University: Is This AI or a Journalist? Research Reveals Stylistic Differences in News Articles (10)
DARWIN, Australia, April 8 -- Charles Darwin University issued the following news: * * * Is this AI or a journalist? Research reveals stylistic differences in news articles News articles produced by Artificial Intelligence (AI) do not have the same creative flair as stories written by human journalists, according to research into the stylistic differences between the storytellers. Charles Darwin University (CDU) researchers sought to find the linguistic difference between journalist-written and AI-generated news articles. Researchers fed more PR

CODEPINK Joins Autonomous Activists Protest of The New York Times Demand Accountability For Manufacturing Consent For The Gaza Genocide (10)
LOS ANGELES, California, April 9 -- CodePink, a grassroots peace and social justice movement working to end U.S.-funded wars and occupations, to challenge militarism globally, posted the following news release: * * * CODEPINK Joins Autonomous Activists Protest of The New York Times Demand Accountability For Manufacturing Consent For The Gaza Genocide NEW YORK CITY - On Tuesday, April 8, autonomous activists led a public protest to call out The New York Times for their ongoing complicity in the genocide in Gaza with the following goals. 1. T more PR

Films Investigating Global Manufacturing Screened at D.C. Environmental Film Festival (10)
WASHINGTON, April 7 [Category: Media] -- Pulitzer Center, an organization that say it combines journalism and engagement, posted the following news: * * * Films Investigating Global Manufacturing Screened at D.C. Environmental Film Festival On Thursday, March 27, 2025, the Pulitzer Center gathered attendees in downtown Washington, D.C., for a film screening and panel investigating how global manufacturing shapes local environments. The series of three short films marked the Pulitzer Center's 14th annual screening with the Environmental Film  more PR

IJ4EU Awards Euros490,000 to 14 New Investigations (10)
VIENNA, Austria, April 9 -- The International Press Institute issued the following news: * * * IJ4EU awards Euros490,000 to 14 new investigations From AI surveillance to environmental crime, Europe's watchdog reporters are on the case. Fourteen teams of journalists collaborating across borders will receive a combined Euros490,000 to pursue ambitious investigations with the public interest at their heart, thanks to the latest round of grants from IPI's IJ4EU fund. Spanning 36 countries, the teams will dig into everything from secretive surv more PR

IMS' Ten Recommendations for the International Journalism Festival 2025 (10)
COPENHAGEN, Denmark, April 9 -- The International Media Support, an organisation that says it works to strengthen the capacity of media to reduce conflict and facilitate dialogue, issued the following news: * * * IMS' ten recommendations for the International Journalism Festival 2025 Join us in Perugia or online for the International Journalism Festival 2025 From 9-13 April, the yearly International Journalism Festival (IJF) will take place in the Italian city of Perugia. The festival will host a myriad of events dealing with everything fro more PR

Industry Leaders to Speak at 2025 Columbia Journalism Graduation Ceremonies (10)
NEW YORK, April 9 -- Columbia University's Columbia Journalism School issued the following news: * * * Industry Leaders to Speak at 2025 Columbia Journalism Graduation Ceremonies The Class of 2025 will hear from journalists whose work brings clarity to complex issues and holds power to account. Brian Lehrer to Receive the 2025 Columbia Journalism Award Each year, CJS faculty present the Columbia Journalism Award -- the School's highest honor -- to a journalist whose career reflect the highest standards of excellence in the field. This ye more PR

Longtime Journalism Professor and Capital News Service Founder Wilma Wirt Dies at 90 (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, April 9 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on April 8, 2025: * * * Longtime journalism professor and Capital News Service founder Wilma Wirt dies at 90 A beloved advisor and mentor with high standards, she created hands-on experiences that propelled students into communications and teaching careers. By Dina Weinstein Former colleagues and students are recalling the passion and legacy of Wilma Wirt, a retired Virginia Commonwealth University journalism professor and Capital News Service founder more PR

Marshall Announces Spring Commencement Speaker (10)
HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, April 9 -- Marshall University issued the following news release: * * * Marshall announces spring commencement speaker Marshall University is proud to announce that long-time broadcast journalist, author and philanthropist Soledad O'Brien will deliver the university's keynote address for the 2025 graduation ceremonies scheduled for 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday, May 10, at the Marshall Health Network Arena. O'Brien is widely recognized for her work with CNN, NBC, HBO and PBS, among other prestigious entities. She has more PR

National Press Club Applauds Federal Ruling Affirming Press Access and Rejecting Retaliation Against The Associated Press (10)
WASHINGTON, April 8 [Category: Media] -- The National Press Club posted the following news release: * * * National Press Club Applauds Federal Ruling Affirming Press Access and Rejecting Retaliation Against The Associated Press WASHINGTON, April 8 -- The National Press Club today praised the federal court ruling affirming that viewpoint discrimination against journalists is unconstitutional, calling it a vital step toward restoring accountability and safeguarding the public's right to know. "This is a critical victory for press freedom and more PR

Palestine: another journalist dies following Israeli strike on tent (10)
LONDON, England, April 8 [Category: BizMedia] -- The National Union of Journalists posted the following news: * * * Palestine: another journalist dies following Israeli strike on tent Mansour died having sustained severe burns in an Israel bombardment of a tent accommodating journalists close to Nasser hospital in Khan Younis on 7 April. Mansour, who worked for Palestine Today, was killed in the same airstrike as Hilmi Al Faqawi, a broadcaster for Palestine TV. At least six other journalists were injured in the attack. Yesterday the NUJ joi more PR

Poynter, MediaWise Traveling Exhibit Brings Journalism's Story to Life (10)
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, April 8 -- The Poynter Institute issued the following news release: * * * Poynter, MediaWise traveling exhibit brings journalism's story to life Pop-up exhibit and panel discussions help news consumers find their place in journalism's history and role in democracy. ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (April 7, 2025) -- In honor of its 50th anniversary, Poynter, a global leader in journalism, is launching a nationwide traveling tour and event series featuring "Moments of Truth: An Exploration of Journalism's Past, Present, and Futu more PR

Russia -- Zero Tariffs Bring Zero Relief (10)
WASHINGTON, April 8 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis posted the following news: * * * Russia -- Zero Tariffs Bring Zero Relief At first glance, Russia seems to be a mere observer in an unfolding global trade war. In reality however, US tariffs look set to cause indirect problems in the coming months through reduced revenue from raw materials, higher interest rates for longer periods, and a rising dependence on China. The White House said Russia was not hit with tariffs because there was no trade between the two countries due to t more PR

Tipoffs: Personnel Changes in Public Policy Organizations, Government Agencies - April 8, 2025 (10)
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Personnel changes in public policy organizations and government - April 8, 2025: * * * Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent announced key appointments for senior positions at the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Rebecca Oakes Burch will serve as Deputy Assistant Secretary for International Tax Affairs at the Department of the Treasury. She began her career as a tax attorney in the Internal Revenue Service Office of Associate Chief Counsel (Corporate) where she served for 10 years focusing on all aspects of corporate more ST