The New York Times has failed in ethics. Why are Czech media outlets merely surviving? - PRnewser - July 8th
Revolut has teamed up with the NBA. A new Font has been released. Bistro Social is changing its name. BBC employees: We are being forced to produce pro-Israel PR.
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Worldwide (mostly in English)
Paywall launch was fourth-time lucky for Belfast Telegraph publisher (Press Gazette)
Mediahuis Ireland CEO Peter Vandermeersch talks about road to 100,000 online subscriptions and beyond.
Law360 mandates reporters use AI “bias” detection on all stories (NiemanLab)
The policy was announced after an executive accused the newsroom of bias in its Trump administration coverage.
Where do UK ‘decision makers’ get their news? Publishers, social media and AI (PressGazette)
Major survey reveals UK adults use AI to access news (but they don't trust it).
Newsworthiness aside, The New York Times slipped up on ethics in its not-so-big Mamdani exclusive (Media Nation)
I’m inclined to believe that any information about a major political figure is newsworthy, especially when they are new to the spotlight. Still, I think it’s important to analyze some of the ethical issues that have been raised by last Thursday’s New York Times report
Media ethics experts, New York Times contributors, and others say the way that the NYT presented its Zohran Mamdani article raises significant ethical concerns (CJR)
BBC staff: we're forced to do pro-Israel PR (Owen Jones)
A devastating letter signed by over 100 BBC journalists underlines one of the great scandals of our age
Revolut has teamed up with the NBA to launch new payment cards for basketball fans (press release)
Revolut, a global financial app with over 60 million customers, is taking its partnership with the NBA beyond the court with the launch of two exclusive co-branded payment cards. This move marks the next chapter in a dynamic partnership that began with Revolut's role as the main partner of the 2024 European Games, as well as a partner of NBA regular season games in Paris and the main partner of NBA Jam 2025.
Czech Republic (mostly in Czech)
O2 showcases improved tariffs with campaign from Free Andy Agency (MaM)
The new Neo tariffs were introduced by O2 in the spring through an extensive campaign highlighting the O2 Connect feature. Now, it is following up with a summer campaign showcasing all the benefits.
The new Font magazine is out. The main topic is CI for rail vehicle manufacturers. (Design Portal)
The new issue of Font magazine brings readers a diverse selection of topics from contemporary graphic design, photography, illustration, and web design. The main theme of the issue is the visual identity of rail vehicle manufacturers, with detailed attention paid to brands such as ČKD and Škoda Group, which has undergone a significant transformation thanks to the Dynamo design studio. This issue also includes the traditional evaluation of logos in the field.
Bistro Social is changing its name to Dentsu Social (MediaGuru)
It wants to push the boundaries in social media marketing.
The FDb.cz film database has a new design and features (Mam)
FDb.cz has undergone a major transformation. Users now have access to a modern responsive design, a more accessible interface, and a range of new features that strengthen FDb's role as a community space for film fans and professionals alike.
When vision is lacking: Why are Czech media merely surviving? (MediaGuru)
While Mathias Döpfner, CEO of German media giant Axel Springer, presents an ambitious vision of doubling the company's value and strengthening trust in journalism, the Czech media scene is increasingly focused on how to save money and survive, notes Daniel Köppl.
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