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McClatchy Announces Winners of the President's Awards for Excellence in Local Journalism

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Friday, May 22, 2020
Dean Baquet, Newsroom, News media

The McClatchy President's Awards, now in their 20th year, recognize the best work of 2019 by journalists company-wide .

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  • The McClatchy President's Awards, now in their 20th year, recognize the best work of 2019 by journalists company-wide .
  • "Your work represents the highest expression of our mission and clearly demonstrates the value and necessity of strong, independent, local journalism."
  • "These entries are a great tribute to local journalism," said Dean Baquet, Executive Editor, The New York Times, and a President's Award judge.
  • During the awards, Kristin Roberts, VP of News commented, "The winners of this year's President's Awards truly represent the extraordinary level of journalism being produced across our newsrooms.

National Press Club's Board votes to extend temporary suspension of in-person services through June 8

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Tuesday, May 19, 2020
Journalism, National Press Club, Freedom of the press, Observation, News media

WASHINGTON, May 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Governors of the National Press Club (NPC) voted Monday evening to extend the temporary suspension of in-person Club services through at least June 8.

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  • WASHINGTON, May 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Governors of the National Press Club (NPC) voted Monday evening to extend the temporary suspension of in-person Club services through at least June 8.
  • Founded in 1908, the National Press Club is The World's Leading Professional Organization for Journalists with more than 3,000 members.
  • The Club speaks out on press freedom issues and annually recognizes journalists at risk at home and abroad with theJohn AubuchonAward for Press Freedom.
  • Press Contact: Lindsay Underwood for the National Press Club; [email protected] , (202) 662-7561
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Reuters wins Pulitzer Prize for Breaking News Photography; named finalist for International Reporting

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Tuesday, May 5, 2020
Reuters, News media, Mass media

NEW YORK, May 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Reuters, the world's largest multimedia news provider, was today awarded a 2020 Pulitzer Prize from Columbia University, as well as being named a finalist for a second award.

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  • NEW YORK, May 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Reuters, the world's largest multimedia news provider, was today awarded a 2020 Pulitzer Prize from Columbia University, as well as being named a finalist for a second award.
  • This is the fourth consecutive year Reuters has received more than one recognition in the Pulitzer Prize contest.
  • "Our photographers brilliantly captured the magnitude of the protests in Hong Kong," said Reuters Editor-in-Chief Stephen J. Adler.
  • Reuters supplies business, financial, national and international news to professionals via desktop terminals, the world's media organizations, industry events and directly to consumers.

National Press Club and Its Journalism Institute Mark World Press Freedom Day

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Friday, May 1, 2020
Journalism, Observation, News media, National Press Club, Freedom of the press, World Press Freedom Day

WASHINGTON, May 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Amid a worldwide fight against the novel coronavirus, the National Press Club and the National Press Club Journalism Institute are joining people around the globe in commemorating World Press Freedom Day on May 3.

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  • WASHINGTON, May 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Amid a worldwide fight against the novel coronavirus, the National Press Club and the National Press Club Journalism Institute are joining people around the globe in commemorating World Press Freedom Day on May 3.
  • The motto for this year's 27th World Press Freedom Day, organized by UNESCO, is "Journalism without Fear or Favor."
  • His words stand today as an apt reminder of the crucial link between press freedom and democracy," said National Press Club President Michael Freedman.
  • The National Press Club is the world's leading professional organization for journalists and represents some 3,000 reporters, editors and professional communicators worldwide.The National Press Club Journalism Institute promotes an engaged global citizenry through an independent and free press and equips journalists with skills and standards to inform the public in ways that inspire civic engagement.

Report for America Surges During COVID Crisis, Fielding 225 Reporters in Local Newsrooms

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Thursday, April 23, 2020
Journalism, Broadcast journalism, Hyperlocal media, Local news, News, News media, Observation, Investigative journalism, Online journalism, Steven Waldman

Report for America is a national service program that places journalists into local newsrooms to report on under-covered issues and communities through its reporting corps.

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  • Report for America is a national service program that places journalists into local newsrooms to report on under-covered issues and communities through its reporting corps.
  • Today, Report for America also announced a new round of support from the Facebook Journalism Project.
  • This year's Report for America corps was chosen after a highly selective national competition that drew more than 1,800 applications.
  • Report for America is a national service program that places talented emerging journalists in local news rooms to report on under-covered topics and communities.

Thomson Reuters Aims for Net-Zero Emissions by 2050

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Wednesday, April 22, 2020
Reuters, Sustainability, Thomson, Companies, News media, Financial markets

"We are glad to be stepping up our efforts to become an even more environmentally responsible company," said Stephane Bello, vice chairman, Thomson Reuters.

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  • "We are glad to be stepping up our efforts to become an even more environmentally responsible company," said Stephane Bello, vice chairman, Thomson Reuters.
  • "Globally, we will continue to work towards achieving our current sustainability goals while aligning our longer-term efforts to Science Based Targets."
  • Thomson Reuters goal to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 contemplates a reduction of its current carbon footprint of 117,000 metric tons of CO2 emissions per year, which declined 6.2% in 2019 compared to the prior year.
  • Except as may be required by applicable law, Thomson Reuters disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements.

Métis National Council Launches New Website

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Monday, April 20, 2020
Journalism, Child welfare, Sixties Scoop, MNC, News, Scoop, News media, Knowledge, Humans

The mainpage of the MNC website features the latest news articles, press releases and videos providing information on the Mtis Nation and the activities of the Mtis National Council.

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  • The mainpage of the MNC website features the latest news articles, press releases and videos providing information on the Mtis Nation and the activities of the Mtis National Council.
  • The Portal will allow Mtis Nation Sixties Scoop Survivors and all Mtis Citizens to access up-to-date information that is essential in the development of a Mtis Nation Sixties Scoop resolution agreement between the Mtis Nation and the Government of Canada.
  • The website is part of our on-going efforts to keep citizens throughout the Mtis Nation Homeland and beyond informed on developments and initiatives at the national and international level concerning Mtis Nation Veterans.
  • The Mtis National Council Facebook page included photos, press releases and announcements, and links to news, videos and information.

Co-Chief Operating Officer Neil Masterson to Leave Thomson Reuters

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Wednesday, April 8, 2020
S&P/TSX 60 Index, Thomson Reuters, Companies, Reuters, Thomson, Financial markets, News media

TORONTO, April 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Thomson Reuters (TSX / NYSE: TRI) today announced that Neil Masterson, Co-Chief Operating Officer, Operations & Enablement, will leave the company on July 31, 2020.

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  • TORONTO, April 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Thomson Reuters (TSX / NYSE: TRI) today announced that Neil Masterson, Co-Chief Operating Officer, Operations & Enablement, will leave the company on July 31, 2020.
  • "We thank Neil for his hard work and dedication throughout his successful tenure and wish him well in his new endeavors.
  • He and his teams have helped lay the foundations for us to operate as one Thomson Reuters," said Steve Hasker, President and CEO of Thomson Reuters.
  • I wish everyone within the organization the very best for the future," said Neil Masterson.

Newsrooms must not compromise journalistic independence for advertisers: CAJ

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Wednesday, April 8, 2020
Journalism, Newsroom, Karyn Pugliese, News, News media, Observation, Knowledge

While recognizing the times are desperate and frightening for newsrooms, this is not the way to shore up revenues.

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  • While recognizing the times are desperate and frightening for newsrooms, this is not the way to shore up revenues.
  • These practices are not acceptable, violate widely accepted best practices of journalism and violate the journalism policies of many newsrooms.
  • "If you are in ad sales, or are a business seeking to advertise, we ask that you respect journalistic ethical standards," says CAJ president Karyn Pugliese.
  • Please contact us if you are impacted, or if you hear of a business that is seeking unethical concessions from your newsrooms.