Lessons in storytelling from the Trojan War Hollywood gave us "300," "Gladiator," and "Spartacus" -- now comes "The Odyssey"

Hollywood loves a sequel. Lessons in storytelling from the Trojan War open.substack.com/pub/jamesbre...

How a newsroom is like a hit comedy: Tina Fey's three rules of improv can help your business thrive. (In text and 7-minute podcast format) bit.ly/3X90rLx #smallbiz #smallbusiness #newsmedia #newsroomculture #improv

Online M.A. in Bilingual Journalism YouTube video by Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism

Are you a Spanish-speaking journalist? Here’s an innovative master’s program in journalism, bilingual, at CUNY in New York. El programa, completamente en línea, le ofrece la posibillidad de estudiar en horarios convenientes. #periodismo #maestría #CUNY #bilíngue #becas youtu.be/AL8J0KNj2Ks?...

Your name in the subject line of an email opens doors. People trust people they know. Here are some strategies for better response to your email marketing messages.

bit.ly/4q28zKX #trustworthy #emailmarketing #newsletters #newsletterstrategy #notspam #trust

How to get your book published, Part 2 Meet agents at their public events, be persistent, and don't quit your day job

How to get your book published, Part 2
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Start from the inside and work out. Who do you know and trust? Which sources do you know and trust? Start there.

'Not just content: create social change' Journalist says news media need a new value proposition to stay relevant

A call to arms for #journalists. To be #relevant, you have to produce less and listen more. #listening #engagedaudiences #communitymedia #solutionsjournalism bit.ly/4lwm5CZ

Why your time is the most valuable commodity on Earth We live in an economy where everyone is fighting to monetize your attention

Every publisher, platform, and politician is fighting for your attention bit.ly/4m99uGH #socialmedia #search #googlesearch #facebook #artificialintellegence #attentioneconomy

AI in the Real World: Tools I Use and Trust Here’s how AI is already helping me with video, translation, coaching, and troubleshooting.

Here’s how AI is already helping me with video, translation, coaching, and troubleshooting. bit.ly/44bNzIQ #ai #artificialintelligence #coaching #mentoring #translation #troubleshooting

AI in the Attention Economy: Friend, Foe, or Fix? What newsrooms can do about algorithms, audience habits, and earning trust

AI in the Attention Economy: Friend, Foe, or Fix? open.substack.com/pub/jamesbre... #ai #credibility #trustworthy #newsmedia #businessmodels #advertising #propaganda #google #SEO #search

When tech controls the message Truth hangs in the balance; local news must build community to remain trustworthy

Independent news media are creating community to counter the impact of AI. bit.ly/4n8QvNN #newsmedia #community #trustworthy #credible #AI #monopolies #techgiants #propaganda #disinformation

The medium is the message (and often a weapon) Each new communication technology arms an elite with a way to seize power

The medium is the message (and often a weapon) Reading and writing launched civilizations, starting 5,000 years ago. How are the internet and AI affecting civilization now? #journalism #newsmedia #censorship #power #autocracies

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Media lessons from Ukraine: people pay for trustworthy news Innovative publisher sees business opportunity in region that traditional media avoid

Media lessons from Ukraine: People will pay for trustworthy news. Jakub Parusinski saw a business opportunity in Eastern Europe, despite censorship, bullying politicians.

bit.ly/4kmZHwd #newsmedia #ukraine #businessmodels #censorship #FreedomOfSpeech #mediadevelopment #trustworthynews

For this young journalist, mastering Spanish opened up an entire new career path. #careers #journalism #jobs #communications bit.ly/3ZIfn4M

"Don't wait until you have the perfect skill set," advises my friend Natalie Van Hoozer. She's created her own career path in #journalism. #careers #communications You can read more about her here bit.ly/45Dwclc

Librarians and data geeks are trying to protect your access to public information. Authoritarian bullies want to hide it from you. bit.ly/4kGZPGK

How to get your book published, Part 2 Meet agents at their public events, be persistent, and don't quit your day job

How to get your book published, Part 2
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History nearly forgot these black industrial titans 'Smoketown' records an overlooked history of entrepreneurs who helped shape America

#blackbusiness #blackhistory #entrepreneurs #smb #innovation open.substack.com/pub/jamesbre...

These local newspapers gave a voice to Black America The Pittsburgh Courier was one of many that influenced American business, politics, sports, music, and social justice

Newspapers like the Pittsburgh Courier not only recorded an often-ignored history. They helped shape American history and public policy, and changed the political landscape. Today the White House is trying to silence their voices.https://bit.ly/4kpCkBV #newsmedia #AfricanAmericans #censorship

If the news media get silenced, you could be next. Here are some possible slogans to convey that idea. Which do you like? 1. Silence the press, silence the people.
2. When the press is muted, so are you.
3. No press, no protest, no freedom.
What do you suggest? (Image by RaviKapoor)

Free speech playbook: How media are refusing to be silenced Independent media in the U.S., Latin America, and Eastern Europe are resisting authoritarian pressure—and winning public trust.

Julie Pace of the AP is among news media leaders fighting back against White House disinformation machine. #newsmedia #propaganda #disinformation #censorship #threats #intimidation #attacks open.substack.com/pub/jamesbre...

The US under Trump has plunged in World Press Freedom rankings. We're now in 57th place, below Romania and Sierra Leone. pressgazette.co.uk/news/rsf-mov... #freespeech #pressfreedom #ReportersWithoutBorders

Local news finds some lifelines But threats to publicly funded media could create more news deserts

Despite White House attacks, news media are collaborating to fight back #newsmedia #freespeech #censorship #disinformation #propaganda #autocrats open.substack.com/pub/jamesbre...

An introvert's guide to networking for journalists Stop checking your phone and hovering over the coffee stand. Start building valuable connections at events and conferences

When social media isn't working for you, go to events. I really liked this "Introverts' Guide to Networking." www.journalism.co.uk/news/an-intr...

How to get your book published, Part 2 Meet agents at their public events, be persistent, and don't quit your day job

How to get your book published, Part 2
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The percentage of Spanish people in 2023 who declared having “non-religious conscience” (agnostic, indifferent/non-believer and atheist) stood at 41.5%, the highest percentage since Ferrer i Guàrdia Foundation have been analyzing it. mailchi.mp/239756eb8a90...

This investigative reporter merely asked the president of Mexico a question. An avalanche of cyber attacks followed. #mexico #pressfreedom #trolls open.substack.com/pub/jamesbre...

Let’s Talk About Radical Transparency! And how it helps build trust in media YouTube video by SembraMedia

🤝 ¿Sabías que la transparencia radical puede potenciar la confianza hacia los medios?

El último webinario de @projectoasis.bsky.social exploró este tema junto a Julia Drangosch de Qué Digital, Ricardo Esteves Ribeiro de @fumacapt.bsky.social y @jamesbreiner.bsky.social 👇

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Martin Baron: «La polarización es un modelo de negocio» | El Correo Director de 'The Washington Post' durante la presidencia de Donald Trump, publica 'Frente al poder', un libro fundamental para entender una de las etapas más convulsas pa

“Polarization is a business model for some media,” says Marty Baron.
“It’s a way of reaching the public, of hooking more readers, of sparking fury, anger, and creating tension in the audience.”
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He made his remarks in an interview with the Spanish newspaper El Correo.

Latin American media under fire, Trump mimics their persecutors Autocrats dismantle democracy in stages, and they start with the news media

Autocrats dismantle democracy in stages, and they start by silencing the news media. open.substack.com/pub/jamesbre...