Willard Scott, “Beloved Weatherman” and Creator of Ronald McDonald, Dies
Willard Scott, “the beloved weatherman who charmed viewers of NBC’s “Today” show with his self-deprecating humor and cheerful personality,” has died, reports the AP. He was 87. His…
D.C.-Based Julie Pace Named Executive Editor and Senior Vice President of The Associated Press
Julie Pace, a longtime Washington journalist who managed coverage of the U.S. government during a period of historic tumult, was named the executive…
Neal Conan, Former NPR Journalist and Baseball Announcer for the Aberdeen Arsenal, Dies
Neal Conan, a radio journalist who spent nearly four decades at NPR, where, reports The Washington Post, “he shaped news coverage as a reporter…
CNN Hiring Hundreds for CNN+
CNN is launching CNN+, a subscription streaming service for news that it says “will exist side by side with CNN’s existing television networks…
Politico Sold for Billion-Plus to German Publishing Giant
Politico, the digital media company covering politics and policy based in Arlington, VA, is being sold to German publishing giant Axel Springer for more…
Washington Post States TikTok is One of Its “Fastest-Growing Platforms”
The Washington Post is adding two positions to its TikTok team. According to The Post, the new positions will build “on the momentum it…
Rachel Maddow Gets Multi-Year Deal to Stay at MSNBC
Rachel Maddow has reached a new, multi-year deal with NBCUniversal, the parent company of MSNBC, reports Insider. WME’s Mark Shapiro, who repped…
Bloomberg, Bainum Behind “High Profile, Well-Funded Startup” Seeking Marketing Staff for Baltimore News Venture
Maryland hotel executive Stewart Bainum Jr. and Michael Bloomberg are two of the powerhouse investors behind a nonprofit news launch planned for Baltimore. Six…
Nexstar Media Acquires The Hill
Nexstar Media has acquired The Hill for $130 million (plus working capital adjustments), reports TVNewsCheck, in a transaction that Nexstar said “is expected to…
“Z” to Receive RTDNA’s 2021 Paul White Award for Achievements in and Contributions to Electronic Journalism
The Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) will honor Susan Zirinsky with the 2021 Paul White Award for her achievements in and contributions to…
Politico in Talks Regarding Investment or Sale
Politico, the Washington news site popular with Beltway power brokers, is seeking as much as $1 billion in a potential deal with the German…
Rachel Maddow May Exit MSNBC in 2022
When MSNBC viewers tune in next year, Rachel Maddow may not be there, reports The Daily Beast. According to six people familiar with the…
The New York Times Wants Readers to Pay for Its Newsletters
The New York Times said it will make a slate of newsletters available only to subscribers, including new offerings from John McWhorter, Kara Swisher…
The Washington Post Launches Initiative to Add Younger and More Diverse Audiences
The Washington Post created Next Generation, billed as “a new initiative to accelerate the acquisition of younger and more diverse audiences through new products,…
Veteran Ad Beat Reporter Larissa Faw Dies At 43
Veteran business and advertising reporter Larissa Faw has died at the age of 43, reports MediaPost. She passed away over the weekend and the…
