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Crisis Chronicles On Journalism: The Beat(s) Go On January 25, 2024 By Brad Chase Amid the last week’s dizzying news of troubles at long-running, beloved legacy media outlets like Sports Illustrated, Pitchfork and Los Angeles [Times], Bloomberg released an interesting report about a new role in newsrooms. Reporter Simone Foxman is taking up a new beat: “exploring how Wall Street and the business world are dealing with social and cultural issues.” It wasn’t long ago that I had to fight CEOs to open their mouth to talk about anything outside of OPEX, ARPU, profit margins, and M&A. Each new business meeting had everyone on the team talking about the need for thought leadership, but when push came to shove, the CEOs refused to say anything on the safest of topics. Like little lemurs, my clients would peek their heads out and hide. The counsel was never to take on the hot-button social issues like abortion, but just on obvious social problems like bad behavior. Most were eventually coaxed out and found that they loved the positive attention they received by contributing to discussions on topics of broad public agreement, even if there was no consensus on the solutions. I’d like to think those CEOs have become better prepared for the post-COVID/post-January 6th business world, where silence is simply no longer an option for companies. The advice will always to be to exercise maximum caution and only speak when knowledgable on a subject, but the volume of issues that require a position are increasing at an exponential rate. The Israel-Hamas war continues to polarize and while there may not be any one “best” solution, the Harvard/Penn disaster in Congress showed that there is definitely a “wrong” solution. In this election year, CEOs and companies will need to talk more openly about their positions. This is a trend I anticipated following the 2016 election and the consulting business I co-founded descended into playground bullying of corporate America. At Chase Global, it’s all about looking forward and embracing these issues as an opportunity to show a leader’s approach and thought process. It is a delicate balancing act of saying enough to demonstrate awareness and compassion without saying too much that can be parsed and torn apart. It’s with a sense of pride that we see Bloomberg dedicating a position to watching this beat. The age of Chief Trust Officers in the C-Suite has begun in earnest. #crisismanagement #crisiscommunications #crisiscomms #chaseglobal #crisischronicles #ChiefTrustOfficer

There's an intriguing piece on Nieman shedding light on Hunterbrook Media, a journalism startup boldly exploring the intersections of innovation, revenue streams, and ethical journalism. - An adept team of investigative journalists delves into the depths of publicly traded corporations, uncovering potential fraud, corruption, or other transgressions using accessible data. - They craft a compelling narrative around the discovered misconduct. Simultaneously, an associated investment fund takes a short position in the targeted company's stock. - Hunterbrook unveils the exposé. - As a result, the implicated corporation's stock value plummets. The investment fund reaps the rewards of this decline, with a portion of the profits channeled back to fuel the newsroom. What's your take on this model? Does it uphold the pillars of fairness and journalistic integrity? Artur 🤖 Kurasiński Anna Szymańska Danuta Breguła https://lnkd.in/dGkpYcQU

ICYMI: The latest edition of Coverage to Capital is here 📩 Are you a startup founder struggling to build your #media profile? ⭐ In this edition, our Associate Director Claire Simpson Chart.PR, sat down with Senior Partnerships Manager at mmob and former #fintech editor, Olivia Minnock, to discuss how #startup founders can build their media profiles. 💡 To learn more about the difference between editorial and advertorial journalism, how to be useful to the media and much more, read the full interview below 👇 You don't want to miss out on the next drop of Coverage to Capital - so be sure to sign up to receive the next newsletter directly in your inbox 📨 https://lnkd.in/ewcRfbVn

A very timely reflection on how Fintechs can tell their story as mmob's newly updated website and demos are really helping get our message across in the market (message me if you'd like to see how!) We are also busy preparing for Seamless Europe where we will showcase our product on our stand and Ian Carter is set to tell our story on the Startup Stories stage! FWIW, my top tips for Fintechs and especially Founders, whether you are fundraising or just looking for new customers and partners, are: 📰 Understand the difference between paid and earned media, don't conflate them but have a plan for both! 🙊 Drop the ego (sorry Founders!) 🗣 Have some genuinely useful comments prepared from your expertise that can chime with relevant news stories and be easily adapted ☕ Show up to events and engage with the community even if they are not your direct customers/investors as #financialservices is built on trust 💪 Keep at it, even if the first few tries don't get results. People are still watching and listening ❤️ It literally costs £0.00 to be nice

Reuters NEXT (Nov 8-9) is the definitive annual live journalism event, hosted by the world’s largest and most trusted news agency. At the heart of Reuters NEXT (Nov 8-9, NYC) is the World Stage. Led by Editor-in-Chief Alessandra Galloni, Reuters correspondents speak to global policymakers, business leaders and forward thinkers, debating the big issues and deriving practical insights on how to confront the greatest challenges facing society, business, and the world at large. World Stage speakers include: Angola Minister of Finance Vera Daves de Sousa France Minister of Economy, Finance and Industrial and Digital Sovereignty Bruno Le Maire Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan Signal President Meredith Whittaker Norges Bank CEO Nicolai Tangen Unilever CEO Beauty & Wellbeing Cara Sabin Consumer Reports CEO Marta Tellado Shopify President Harley Finkelstein Honeywell CEO Vimal Kapur Vera CEO Liz O'Sullivan International Rescue Committee CEO David Milliband Santander US President & CEO Tim Wennes Jefferies Global Co-Head of Investment Banking Andrea Lee IOSCO Board Chairman Jean-Paul Servais

This is a sobering snapshot of a crisis that too often invites glib prescriptions and learned hopelessness. But are there some ground truths that can help news organisations navigate a path to survival, and ultimately resilience? First and foremost, too many rescue plans I see are grounded in ‘saving journalism’ rather than better serving a community. All potential paths forward start with the question: if we disappeared tomorrow what would our community miss? With a clear answer to that question, a news organisation begins to see the unique niches on which sustainable media businesses are being built, and better communicate their value to the members of the community. There is a final contradiction to be overcome; Journalists are trained to avoid mistakes at all costs, and instinctively present reality in binary choices. But the news business needs to be more open to failure as it enters a period of persistent ambiguity and existential innovation No single secret to survival. But multiple potential paths to resilience.

As we step into a new era where information is more crucial than ever, how do we revolutionize game-changing platforms led by the youth, dedicated to delivering truthful, focused, and appealing news? In a world saturated with information, it's become increasingly vital to discern fact from fiction. That's why me and my team are on a quest to challenge the way media is relayed and information spread. We believe that the youth hold the power to drive meaningful change, and through our platform, we aim to harness that power to shape a more informed society. Gone are the days of sensationalism and bias. Our commitment lies in delivering news that not only informs but also inspires and empowers. We understand the importance of transparency and accountability, and that's why every story we deliver is backed by rigorous fact-checking and ethical journalism standards. Join us in reshaping the media landscape and championing the power of truthful, focused, and appealing news. Together, let's build a future where information is a force for good. Sep 15 2024 - WTS #TruthfulNews #YouthEmpowerment #MediaRevolution #NewNewsAgency #InformationForChange #Facts #Business

🚨 Media Manipulation Exposed: Remembering Operation Mockingbird 🚨 The integrity of journalism and the trust we place in our news outlets is of paramount importance in a free society. Recently, Fox News spotlighted a chilling chapter of American history — Operation Mockingbird — where the CIA infiltrated top media organizations to steer public discourse during the Cold War. This historical manipulation of the press by governmental agencies raises unsettling questions about media independence and transparency. As calls for journalistic freedom intensify amidst concerns about the "Deep State," it's crucial we reflect on the implications of the past. The disturbing legacy of clandestine operations like Mockingbird serves as a stark reminder: Independent journalism is a cornerstone of democracy, crucial to holding power to account and keeping the public informed. In our current era of "fake news" and widespread skepticism, it's more important than ever to support a free press and insist on media transparency to prevent a repeat of history. Let's not forget the lessons that Operation Mockingbird taught us; let our unwavering commitment to truth and integrity in journalism be the legacy we leave for generations to come. #MediaTransparency #OperationMockingbird #JournalismEthics #DemocracyInAction https://ayr.app/l/RSxA

Money alone won't make journalism equitable. Dale Anglin, the inaugural director of Press Forward, shared some ideas with The Pivot Fund on what else is needed. "Though this is not an exhaustive list, I would highlight two areas: Leadership. Like other industries, journalism needs to cultivate more leaders who understand, value, and prioritize diverse staffs and full community coverage, and can be collaborative and flexible as the news ecosystem and audiences continue to evolve. We also need good public policy that can bring a steady flow of funding into newsrooms. Getting there means shifting the narrative so that more people are aware of the challenges communities face when they don’t get the news and information they need." Read the whole interview with Anglin: https://lnkd.in/gJgWYCGu

In an era plagued by media consolidation, hedge fund ownership and gutted newsrooms — or “ghost papers” — investigative journalism has fallen by the wayside at too many newsrooms across the country. Investigative journalism is labor- and time-intensive and often expensive to produce. It also requires skilled journalists to do the work. What does it take to create and lead an investigative team today? E&P asked five investigative editors. #newsmedia #investigations #investigativejournalism #newsrooms