[ad_1] At a later date, the project will expand to include a dedicated sports news hub. The website will feature a dashboard where you’ll be able to set the specific teams, leagues and players you want to follow. You’ll be able to access all of the content on The Matchup as long as you have a […]
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Google is waiving ad serving fees for news publications
[ad_1] Like so many other industries, journalism has been hard hit by the coronavirus pandemic. And yet it’s also one of those categories people depend on among the most during a time of crisis. Acknowledging the situation, Google has announced additional assistance for media outlets. For five months, Google will waive serving fees for publications that use […]
Google invests $6.5 million to fight coronavirus-related misinformation
[ad_1] As one example, the company’s Google News Initiative will increase its support for First Draft. The organization has helped journalists cover the pandemic by providing an online coronavirus resource hub, as well as training and crisis simulations. Part of the new funding will also go to fact-checking non-profits like Full Fact and Maldita.es. According […]
Google shutters Bulletin, its hyperlocal news experiment
[ad_1] Google is ending its hyperlocal news experiment Bulletin. Similar to Nextdoor, Bulletin was a blog-like service that allowed users to post stories with video and photo content to the app. People nearby could see those posts, and they could appear in Google Search. The service launched as a pilot in 2018, and now, Google […]
Google’s plan to improve local news will start in Youngstown, Ohio
[ad_1] The Compass Experiment, part of the Google News Initiative, aims to develop sustainable business models for local news organizations. It plans to launch digital platforms in three mid-sized communities, with the Youngstown site going live this fall. In addition to covering local news, Compass will test a variety of revenue models. The goal is […]
Google to roll out redesigned News tab
[ad_1] While it’s too early to tell what exactly the revamped News tab will accomplish, it’s clear that it’s a step in an entirely different direction. A look at the “Before and After” GIF of the News tab reveals that prominent news publishers are highlighted clearly on top, and the staggered look of numerous news […]
Google wants to bring local news back to underserved cities
[ad_1] Google did not announce what communities will receive coverage as part of the Compass Experiment, and McClatchy’s landing page for the project is pretty barren at this point. What is known about the project is that it will set up digital-only news operations that will operate on multiple platforms. Google will support the effort […]