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New York Times Expands Lifestyle Product Partnerships with U.S. News Outlets
The New York Times is extending its international content bundling strategy to U.S. publishers by offering access to its non-news products like NYT Cooking through partner subscriptions. In a notable deal, Philadelphia Inquirer premium subscribers can now access NYT Cooking free for a year, gaining recipes such as Alison Roman’s Caramelized Shallot Pasta and Sam Sifton’s Chicken Shawarma. Other partnerships include a February offer by the Minnesota Star Tribune for free NYT Games access. These collaborations boost awareness of Times’ lifestyle content, which now attracts nearly a third of its 11 million digital subscribers. Read More (Nieman Lab Rating)
YouTube Loosens Profanity Rules in Monetization Policy Update
YouTube is updating its Advertiser Friendly Guidelines to allow full monetization of videos containing strong profanity within the first seven seconds, a reversal from prior stricter policies. This change follows ongoing backlash from creators, particularly in the gaming sector, over demonetization due to early-video language. While profanity in titles, thumbnails, or frequent use in content still carries restrictions, creators will benefit from fewer monetization penalties for brief early instances. YouTube attributes the change to evolving advertiser expectations and improved content targeting tools. Read More (Social Media Today Rating)
Sally Jenkins and Erik Wemple Depart The Washington Post Amid Staff Exodus
Legendary sports columnist Sally Jenkins is leaving The Washington Post after 30 years, accepting a buyout and joining The Atlantic as a staff writer. Jenkins, widely considered one of the top sportswriters in the country, expressed deep gratitude in her farewell note, describing the Post as transformative in her life. Her exit is part of a broader wave of high-profile departures, attributed largely to internal shifts under owner Jeff Bezos. Media critic Erik Wemple also announced his departure to join The New York Times. Read More (Poynter Rating)
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