Google tests AI tool capable of creating news articles
Google is testing a product that uses artificial intelligence technology to produce news stories, pitching it to news organizations including The New York Times,
Fred S. Hoffman, legendary AP reporter and former Pentagon spokesman, dies at 100
Fred S. Hoffman, a legendary Associated Press reporter and former Pentagon spokesman, died of melanoma at home in Alexandria, VA, He was 100 years
Survey finds many people really dislike the new Twitter X logo
People don’t respond well to social media logos generally, but they really dislike the new Twitter X, according to a study of 500
The clients won’t mind
Capitol Communicator is running an industry commentary series by Dennis Goris, president and creative director at Goris Communications. You can find more Brand Creep
Philip Rucker promoted to National Editor of The Washington Post and will lead a staff of more than 150 journalists
Philip Rucker has been named the next National Editor of The Washington Post, “a critical leadership role in the newsroom,” reports The Post. Starting
TikTok broadens its content creation options with text posts
TikTok users can now post text-based updates in addition to videos and series of photos — just as platforms like Meta’s Threads are
Amanda Terkel named managing editor of digital politics for NBC News
Amanda Terkel has been named managing editor of digital politics for NBC News. With this appointment, states TV Newser, she will direct and oversee
NPR names Edith Chapin its SVP for news
NPR has moved to shore up its leadership at a time of significant transition, reports NPR, naming veteran news leader Edith Chapin as its
WSJ, ABC News and PBS NewsHour win National Press Club Journalism Awards
The Wall Street Journal won in four categories in the National Press Club Journalism Awards. The awards “celebrate the very best in journalism,” said
Twitter replaces blue bird logo with X
More changes are coming to Elon Musk’s Twitter, as the billionaire owner of the site announced plans to replace the company’s iconic
ChatGPT projected to see massive growth in 2023
The use of generative artificial intelligence (GAI) and ChatGPT in particular will see massive growth this year, reports Marketing Daily. Insider Intelligence forecasts that
Crosby wins eight Telly Awards for TV and multimedia work
Crosby Marketing Communications has won eight awards in the 44th annual Telly Awards, which showcases the best work created within television and video. Chosen
Bruce Leshan retires after 28 years at WUSA9
Bruce Leshan has retired after 28 years at WUSA9. According to his bio on the station’s website: Leshan joined WUSA9 as a general
WWPR announces 2023 Emerging Leaders Awards winners
Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR) named its 2023 Emerging Leaders Awards (ELAs) winners. The six winners were selected from a diverse and impressive
Kate Bedingfield, former White House comms director, joins CNN as political commentator
Another former White House communications staffer is making the jump to television news, reports TV Newser. Former White House comms director Kate Bedingfield is
