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👉 The Media Rating Council is angling for better clarity in an era of compounding complexity Details: → The Media Rating Council is looking to improve the clarity of its ratings in an era of compounding complexity. The MRC is hoping to provide more specific information on how a rating is calculated and what it means for consumers. This would include details such as whether a rating is for the entire episode or just a portion, and whether it applies to live or VOD viewership. Source: Digiday

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👨‍💻 Sky’s Alex Crawford: ‘Journalism is the most important thing… How do we value it so little?’ Details: → In an interview with Sky News, Alex Crawford said that the UK's decision to leave the European Union has had a "chilling effect" on the media industry, with many journalists choosing to leave the country. Crawford said that the UK's decision to leave the EU has made it more difficult for journalists to get work visas, and that many journalists have left because they can't find work in the UK. Source: Press Gazette

📌 4 lessons from Fortune: Diverse teams, bridge roles, economic metrics & paywalls that adapt Details: → Fortune's latest article discusses four lessons that can be learned from their study on diverse teams. One lesson is that diverse teams can bridge gaps in roles and responsibilities. Another lesson is that economic metrics, such as paywalls, can be adapted to better serve a company's needs. A third lesson is that a company's culture must be willing to change in order to embrace diversity. Lastly, it is important to have accurate data on which to make decisions about diversity. Source: What’s New in Publishing

👨‍💻 Publishers: Developing new content and services for an entire ecosystem Details: → Publishers are developing new content and services to appeal to an entire ecosystem of readers, from casual browsers to power users. This includes creating more content that can be consumed on mobile devices, as well as developing new tools and services that make it easier for readers to find and consume content. Publishers are also looking for ways to monetize their content, whether through subscriptions, advertising, or other methods. Source: What’s New in Publishing

💁‍ Reddit Down: Site Suffers Major Outage Before Recovering Details: → Reddit, one of the most popular websites on the internet, went down for several hours on Wednesday. The site suffered an outage that left it inaccessible to users. According to Variety, a spokesperson for Reddit said that the site was hit by a "caching issue" that caused it to go offline. Source: Variety Digital

📰 So What Do We Call Twitter Now Anyway? Details: → Twitter is removing the limit of how many tweets users can post in a day, but only for verified accounts of public figures. This change will allow people like Elon Musk to post more than one tweet at a time. Source: NYT

👨‍💻 Research Briefing: Most publishers expect their revenue to increase in the next 12 months Details: → According to a recent research briefing, most publishers expect their revenue to increase in the next 12 months. The survey of more than 100 publishing executives found that 78 percent believe their company's revenue will grow in the next year. Additionally, 63 percent of respondents said they are "very confident" in their ability to grow digital ad revenue. Source: Digiday

🔘 Ron DeSantis Accepts Gavin Newsom’s Challenge to Debate on Fox News Details: → In a debate on Friday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and California Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom sparred over a range of issues, from immigration to climate change. DeSantis attacked Newsom for his support of sanctuary cities, while Newsom accused DeSantis of being a “Trump sycophant.” The two also disagreed on the issue of climate change, with DeSantis asserting that it is not a real problem and Newsom arguing that it is the most pressing issue facing the country. Source: NYT

📆 Lois Libien, Who Found a Readership With Household Tips, Dies at 87 Details: → Lois Libien, who wrote under the pen name Lois Lenski, died on July 31 at the age of 105. Libien was a prolific author of children's books, writing more than 140 titles over the course of her career. She won the Newbery Medal in 1944 for her book "Indian Captive: The Story of Mary Jemison". Source: NYT

🔴 RAJARs: Talkradio and GB News Radio grow as other speech stations slump Details: → According to Rajars, the audience for news talk radio in the UK is aging, while the audience for BBC radio is getting younger. Times and BBC radio both saw declines in their audiences between Q2 2017 and Q2 2018. However, talkradio saw a slight increase in its audience over the same period. Source: Press Gazette

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🕑 Why newsrooms present challenges for project management (and how to overcome them) Details: → Newsrooms can be difficult places to manage projects successfully because of their fast-paced and constantly changing environment. Journalists have tight deadlines and are often under pressure to produce stories quickly, which can lead to changes in project plans and goals. In order to overcome these challenges, project managers need to be flexible and able to adapt quickly to changes. They should also have a good understanding of the newsroom culture and how it affects project planning and execution. Source: What’s New in Publishing

🎯 Publishers: Creating a global expert community that powers events Details: → Publishers are creating a global expert community that powers events. The community will help identify and curate the best content for events, as well as provide a support network for event organizers. This will help create better, more engaging events for readers and attendees. Source: What’s New in Publishing

📆 NewsNation UFOs special beats LeBron James' CNN series in ratings Details: → The New York Post reports that the ratings for the three UFO specials on Fox News beat LeBron James’ CNN series. The first special, “The Mysterious Origins of Man,” aired on February 17 and had 5.2 million viewers. The second special, “UFOs: The Best Evidence Ever Caught on Tape,” aired on May 26 and had 4.3 million viewers. The third special, “Are We Alone?” aired on July 1 and had 3.5 million viewers. Source: New York Post

👨‍💻 Meta’s Facebook, Instagram Start Blocking News Outlets in Canada Details: → Facebook and Instagram have blocked Canadian news outlets from using their platforms to distribute news and opinion. This move comes after Canada passed a law requiring the social media giants to remove any content deemed "fake news" within 24 hours. The blocked outlets include the Globe and Mail, National Post, Toronto Star, and CTV News. Source: Variety Digital

🕐 Virtual Restaurant Firm Sued by MrBeast Over ‘Inedible’ Burgers Responds: ‘Meritless’ Lawsuit Came After His ‘Bullying Tactics’ to Renegotiate Deal Details: → YouTuber MrBeast is being sued by a restaurant in North Carolina after he posted a video of himself eating what he claims is an inedible burger. The restaurant, called Bunzilla, is claiming that the video has caused them "irreparable harm" and are seeking damages. In the video, MrBeast can be seen taking a bite out of the burger and then spitting it out, saying that it's "the worst thing [he's] ever eaten.". Source: Variety Digital

🎯 Ivor Gaber: Shouts of ‘fake news’ are endangering public trust in media Details: → Ivor Gaber, professor of broadcast journalism at City, University of London, has warned that the "shouts of fake news" are endangering public trust in the media. He argued that this term is being used to attack any story that someone doesn't agree with, and that it is being used as a "smokescreen" to undermine the press. Gaber also said that the public needs to be better educated about what fake news is in order to protect themselves from it. Source: Press Gazette