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Rolling Stone scion on investing in ‘Track Star’ and the anti-algorithmic future of music media

Gus Wenner on taste and algorithms as the “lowest common denominator.”
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Washington Post suffers marketing mishap with new slogan

The paper had prepared a new brand campaign, with a new tagline meant to convey its connection to America: “We The People.”
Washington Post officeKen Cedeno/Reuters

New emails show how Epstein used the media to rehab his reputation

Most of the revelations in the files have not revealed journalistic sins, but have highlighted uncomfortably close relationships.
Jeffrey EpsteinJustice Department/Handout via Reuters

Washington Post CEO resigns, leaving no clear strategy

Will Lewis and Jeff Bezos presided over a sharp decline at the definitive Washington newspaper.
Washington Post

How McDonald’s embraced its Donald Trump drive-thru moment

Former CMO Tariq Hassan on why brands shouldn’t run away from news, politics and controversy.
Former McDonald’s CMO Tariq Hassan

Post cuts ripple through US journalism industry

But people who’ve spoken to owner Jeff Bezos say there’s no sign he’s looking to sell.
Washington Post Aaron Schwartz/Reuters

Washington Post to make ‘significant’ cuts

The paper is beginning “a broad strategic reset with a significant staff reduction,” Washington Post executive editor Matt Murray said.

Podcast brand Kaleidoscope staffs up

The company is filling out its executive ranks as it hopes to break further into video.

It’s Rupe vs. the Quiff! In California’s new tabloid war, everybody wins

The California Post is betting its buzzy launch on a war with Gov. Gavin Newsom.

The exec behind Canada’s surprise hit ‘Heated Rivalry’ on the secret to its success

Sean Cohan gets into the Canadian-ness of it all on the “Mixed Signals” podcast.

Washington Post’s White House team tries to avert layoffs in letter to Bezos

The effort from the Post’s White House reporters comes as staffers are scrambling to preserve their jobs ahead of impending layoffs.

Rumors of staffing cuts spook Washington Post newsroom

Feared potential targets for cuts include the sports and international desks.

“We’re not trying to recreate social media”: How Minnesota’s Star Tribune navigates a local crisis

The publication tries to offer a sober alternative to a social media swarm as a deadly shooting deepens the crisis in Minneapolis.

Freakonomics’ Stephen Dubner on why long-form podcasting isn’t dead yet

Stephen Dubner has spent 20 years proving that things aren’t what they seem—and now he’s not so sure that’s always true.

Streaming giants push filmmakers to adapt to ‘double screening’

Viewers are increasingly watching films and TV while also looking at their smartphones.

Die Welt editor departed amid internal inquiry

The editor of Germany’s Die Welt had been the subject of internal scrutiny in recent days by the newspaper’s parent company.

Undersecretary Sarah Rogers on free speech, Europe’s tech crackdown, and the internet she misses

The State Department’s undersecretary for public diplomacy joins Mixed Signals for a wide-ranging conversation about free speech, tech regulation, and why she’s been rattling the patience of some European governments.

Politico announces layoffs, new product

The publication will cut about 3% of its 750-strong global staff.