USA Today, 200+ Gannett Outlets Won’t Endorse
USA Today, the nation's fourth-largest newspaper, is joining The Washington Post and the Los Angeles Times in not endorsing a presidential candidate this election. (The Daily Beast) Over 200 American outlets under USA Today parent company Gannett will not back candidates "in presidential or national races," according to USA Today. (The Hill)
Trump Media Worth More Than X After Stock Rallies to New Highs
Shares of former President Donald Trump's social media company surged more than 21% Monday, on the heels of the Republican presidential nominee's campaign rally in New York. (CNBC) Trump Media & Technology Group, which operates the Truth Social social media network, has seen its stock soar in the weeks leading up to the Nov. 5...
Brands Missing the Mark in 2024! Lessons from Today’s Biggest Failures
In 2024, several brands failed to connect with consumers, often due to poor alignment with consumer expectations, tone-deaf messaging, and operational missteps. Here are some key reasons and examples:
Inside the WSJ, Recriminations Over Gershkovich’s Arrest
Since Evan Gershkovich was grabbed by Russian security agents at a steakhouse in Yekaterinburg, The Wall Street Journal has been silent on a debate festering among its own staff and the community of journalists who cover Russia: how much a complicated if mundane management mess in Moscow and security decisions in New York may have...
X to Undershoot Revenue Goals From Political Advertising
Elon Musk's X is on track to fall well short of its goal of bringing in $100 million in revenue from political advertising in 2024, raising just $15 million in the year to date, largely from an increasing reliance on Republicans and the Trump campaign. (FT)
WLOX Anchor Dave Elliott Fired After Political Post on Social Media
WLOX anchor David "Dave" Elliott said he was fired Friday morning because of his political posts on X, formerly known as Twitter. (TVSpy)
CNN’s Dana Bash, a Trusted Political Referee, Is Having a Moment
CNN chief political correspondent Dana Bash won kudos from Trump and landed a major interview with Vice President Kamala Harris, but she says it has been a slow climb to the top. (WSJ)
As The Players’ Tribune Marks First Decade, Publisher Minute Media Plots Its Future
Although fans have always been fascinated by the people who made up their chosen team, few outlets have put personality on a pedestal like The Players' Tribune. (Digiday)
