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Coalition: Lack of press shield law makes Mass. an outlier
BOSTON (SHNS) – Massachusetts is one of just nine states without a 'press shield law' that a media advocacy coalition says would to protect journalists from being required to disclose their confidential sources and other sensitive information in court. Coalition members including the Massachusetts Broadcasters Association, Massachusetts Newspaper Publishers Association and Boston Globe Media say they're making a stronger push this session for a bill (S 1253, H 1738) that would provide 'clear safeguards' for confidential sources and sensitive material so that journalists can fulfill their 'constitutionally protected watchdog role.' 'It is absolutely obvious that we are in a time where we need to pay attention to the shortfall and failure, to date, of Massachusetts to actually pass a press shield law that we so desperately need, given what is happening in the national sphere,' longtime bill sponsor Sen. Becca Rausch said on Wednesday. No version of the bill has ever cleared the Judiciary Committee. Organizers said the bill has been proposed for around 15 years, but that they tracked the concept back to the 1970s. The bill is modeled after the federal Press Act, which the U.S. House passed unanimously in 2024. According to Bob Ambrogi, executive director of the Massachusetts Newspaper Publishers Association, one of the reasons the coalition chose the federal bill as its model was because it had been 'vetted by pretty much every major news organization in the country' and leading media lawyers. If passed, journalists would not have to name sources or disclose confidential newsgathering information unless the disclosure is necessary to prevent 'an act of terrorism' or 'a threat of imminent violence, bodily harm, or death.' Unless a court finds similar threats, state officials would not be able to force third-party email or phone providers to disclose sensitive records, and journalists and news organizations would be notified before their records are sought by state officials. Organizers referenced Massachusetts cases in which journalists were challenged when protecting their anonymous sources, namely a 2022 case between the Berkshire Eagle and the Springfield Diocese and another case involving the Boston Globe, Dana Farber Cancer Institute and a physician at the hospital. Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel of Boston Globe Media Dan Krockmalnic said the Globe has filed more than a dozen motions in the last few years to fight subpoenas for information about reporters and sources. The financial burden and time-consuming nature of those kinds of cases, House bill sponsor Rep. Rich Haggerty said, puts local news specifically at a disadvantage. 'Every single time we see a local news organization challenged, spending resources and money on protecting what should be a First Amendment right already protected — and this law would help that — we know they're not spending those resources on informing our communities,' Haggerty said. Past opposition includes law enforcement, which media lawyer Jon Albano said was concerned that its ability to investigate a crime that has been in the news could be stymied if they aren't able to subpoena a reporter to find out who they've spoken with. 'In general, there's probably some other way they can figure out how to get to that source or get to that information, but it's kind of a shortcut to subpoena the reporter and say, 'Where did you get this information?'' Albano said. While concerns have existed in the past about shield laws potentially unduly protecting sources in criminal investigations, 41 states and Washington, D.C. have a press shield law, Krockmalnic said. 'The sky has not fallen anywhere there. It will not fall here. And we know that authorities in those jurisdictions regularly and successfully prosecute crimes that are reported on by the press despite the existence of a robust shield law,' Krockmalnic said. 'But here in Massachusetts, sources provide their information at their own peril. They know that their names and information that they provide can be demanded by the government or by private litigants and must rely on the press's ability and funds to fight on their behalf to try to convince the court that we deserve protection.' The bill defines a 'covered journalist' as 'a person who regularly and credibly gathers, prepares, collects, photographs, records, writes, edits, reports, investigates, or publishes news or information in a professional manner that concerns local, national, or international events or other matters of public interest for dissemination to the public.' 'It is our intention to not overly constrain how a journalist or journalism or the act of newsgathering is defined in legislation,' Krockmalnic said. 'If you are plausibly engaged in the act of newsgathering, then the law should apply to you.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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15-04-2025
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Boston Globe Media Gears Up for Extensive Coverage of the 129th Boston Marathon
A Cross-Platform Strategy Planned to Connect with the Community on Race Day BOSTON, April 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Boston Globe Media will deliver comprehensive coverage surrounding the 129th Boston Marathon on Monday, April 21, 2025 featuring stories, photos, and videos that capture the excitement, joy, and inspiring moments of the day to keep the community informed, inspired, and engaged across brands and platforms. In the lead-up to the race, The Boston Globe will publish stories, guides, and other useful information to help locals and tourists make the most of the historic event, along with tips on how to navigate the city. On Marathon Monday, readers can expect wall-to-wall coverage of the race itself, plus a live blog with updates from journalists stationed on the ground along the race course. This year, the Globe team also curated an upbeat Spotify playlist of motivating running songs for runners and non-runners alike to download and enjoy. The B-Side newsletter will offer features on what marathoners are listening to, a guide to Marathon weekend, along with a guide to and a recap of Marathon Monday. B-Side will also share videos on social media that delve into the history of Heartbreak Hill and showcase the best signs from the race. "Why I'm Running" series gives Boston Marathon athletes a platform to share their inspiring stories. The series has already received over 100 submissions and publishes three stories per day, as well as being featured in a pop-up newsletter focused on the event. Through a partnership with Bank of America, Studio B produced a special "Beyond the Finish Line" magazine featuring runners who are giving back in powerful ways to organizations like Team Hoyt and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. "Our comprehensive coverage of the Boston Marathon exemplifies our unwavering commitment to the Boston community," said Linda Henry, CEO of Boston Globe Media. "Each year, we have been proud to provide in-depth, multi-faceted storytelling that captures the heart and soul of this world-renowned event and its profound impact on the region. From the elite athletes competing for victory, to the everyday runners striving for personal bests, and the volunteers and sponsors who support them, we plan to showcase a collage of unique stories that make the Boston Marathon such a big part of our city." To learn more about how Boston Globe Media is covering the 129th Boston Marathon, visit or The B-Side. Contact: Carla Kath, Director of Communications, About Boston Globe Media: Boston Globe Media Partners, LLC is a locally owned, award-winning media company serving Boston and New England for over 153 years. Its cornerstone is The Boston Globe, a 27-time Pulitzer Prize-winning news source and one of the most successful metro news organizations in the United States. The Globe is headquartered in Boston with regional bureaus in Washington, D.C., Rhode Island, and New Hampshire. The Globe has been successfully growing its direct subscriber base, today boasting the highest total number of subscribers the organization has had since 2008. The Globe hosts events that connect community members to its journalism and provides a range of digital and home-delivered advertising solutions that reach more consumers than any other New England media brand. Boston Globe Media's portfolio includes The Boston Globe, STAT, The B-Side, Globe Publishing Services, Globe Events, Studio/B, and Boston magazine. View original content: SOURCE Boston Globe Media Sign in to access your portfolio
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01-04-2025
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The Boston Globe Launches New, Digital Word Game "Align"
Puzzle developed uniquely for Globe readers to build player engagement BOSTON, April 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Boston Globe is proud to announce the launch of Align, a new digital word game available on Align is a unique spelling puzzle offered daily that challenges players to rearrange letter tiles within a 5x5 grid, aiming to create a valid word in each row and column. Players can focus on speed, efficiency, or both, adding a layer of strategy to the gameplay. "We challenge our team to think outside the box to provide our subscribers with digital offerings that are interactive, entertaining, and offer a respite from the usual news cycle," said Michelle Micone, senior vice president of innovation and strategic initiatives at Boston Globe Media. "A recent Digital News Report from Reuters showed that 21 percent of adults in the U.S. who subscribe to news are motivated to do so because of games and puzzles, and based on the increased plays we have seen, we suspect our audience feels similarly. Globe subscribers have told us our games help them stay sharp, and we are proud to provide our audiences with the content they value by investing in and developing new, unique games." Align, the first game designed exclusively for Globe readers, was co-created by Brendan Emmett Quigley and Ben Gottlieb. Quigley is a prominent puzzle writer and crossword constructor whose work has appeared in major US and UK media outlets since 1996. He has been contributing to the Globe's Sunday crossword since 2015 and has published nearly 200 puzzles in the New York Times. Ben Gottlieb has been developing mobile software for over 30 years, and his games have been featured in the Apple AppStore. "Align is an original game, but it contains elements of other classic puzzles like the crossword or jigsaw. Anyone who is a word game player or a fan of logic puzzles will immediately be able to connect with Align," said Daniel King, director of games at Boston Globe Media. King joined Boston Globe Media in 2024 with expertise in serious games, immersive advertising, and the intersection of digital and analog games, offering a unique perspective on interactive entertainment. Now, he crafts engaging and playful experiences for Globe audiences and is spearheading the launch of Align. Boston Globe Media offers a suite of games — Mini Crossword, Word Flower, Wordrow, Sudoku and KenKen — as a complement to its award-winning journalism. Align is free to play, with new challenges posted daily. Globe subscribers gain exclusive access to an Align puzzle archive along with an exclusive daily crossword, including the beloved Sunday puzzle from Globe Magazine. Play Align for free. Unlock the full games library and more on Contact: Carla Kath, Director of Communications, About Boston Globe Media:Boston Globe Media Partners, LLC is a locally owned, award-winning media company serving Boston and New England for over 153 years. Its cornerstone is The Boston Globe, a 27-time Pulitzer Prize-winning news source and one of the most successful metro news organizations in the United States. The Globe is headquartered in Boston with regional bureaus in Washington, D.C., Rhode Island, and New Hampshire. The Globe has been successfully growing its direct subscriber base, today boasting the highest total number of subscribers the organization has had since 2008. The Globe hosts events that connect community members to its journalism and provides a range of digital and home-delivered advertising solutions that reach more consumers than any other New England media brand. Boston Globe Media's portfolio includes The Boston Globe, STAT, The B-Side, Globe Publishing Services, Globe Events, Studio/B, and Boston magazine. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE The Boston Globe Sign in to access your portfolio
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25-03-2025
- Business
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Babson College Announces Pair of Visionary Entrepreneurs to Headline 2025 Commencement Ceremonies
CEO and Co-Owner of Boston Globe Media Linda Henry '00, H'19 will give the undergraduate Commencement address, with Co-Founder and former CEO of Blink UX Karen Clark Cole speaking at the graduate Commencement ceremony Wellesley, Massachusetts--(Newsfile Corp. - March 25, 2025) - Babson College will honor the achievements of approximately 750 undergraduate and 550 graduate members of the Class of 2025 on Saturday, May 17, 2025, on its Wellesley campus. This will be the institution's 106th undergraduate and 73rd graduate Commencement ceremonies. CEO and Co-Owner of Boston Globe Media Linda Henry '00, H'19 will serve as the 2025 undergraduate Commencement speaker. Henry's successful decades-long career across media and sports embodies the power of a Babson education when paired with entrepreneurial drive. At Boston Globe Media, she has stewarded the rebuilding and reimagining of a 153-year-old legacy media company into a thriving, modern multimedia organization with a portfolio of media outlets that include The Boston Globe, STAT, and Boston Magazine. As an active partner in Fenway Sports Group (FSG), Henry is front row to the strategic operations of one of the largest global sports platforms, with teams across the Premier League, MLB, NHL, NASCAR, TMRW Golf, and more. Her sports influence also supports women's sports, where she has invested at the league level in the WNBA, League One Volleyball, and Unrivaled. Outside of sports, she is a four-time Emmy-award winning television producer, Emmy-award winning documentary producer, and children's book author. Henry serves as chair of the Boston Globe Foundation and the John W. Henry Family Foundation; director of the Red Sox Foundation and Penguins Hockey Foundation; a trustee of the Liverpool Football Club Foundation; and board member of The Engine at MIT and Shorenstein Center at Harvard-a testament to her commitment to leveraging her business acumen and entrepreneurial spirit for social good. Henry continued her education after Babson by completing master's degrees at both MIT and Harvard. Delivering the graduate Commencement address will be Karen Clark Cole, co-founder and former CEO of Blink UX, the first user experience company in the United States. Over the course of 24 years, Clark Cole grew Blink into a global leader in user experience research, design, and development with an array of clients including Amazon, Apple, Disney, NASA, Google, Starbucks, and Microsoft. Clark Cole is a visionary thinker and strategic planner who takes pride in turning ideas into action. As Blink's CEO, she led and negotiated six strategic acquisitions across the country before leading Blink's acquisition by the global public company Mphasis Corporation in 2021. In addition to her success leading at Blink, Clark Cole is the founder and executive director of Girls Can Do and Heaven on Earth Animal Retirement Sanctuary, two non-profit organizations with missions close to her heart. She also serves as the chair of the board of governors for St. Margaret's School, a K-12 all-girls independent school in Canada, and is a council member on the National Women's Business Council in Washington, D.C. She advises and invests in women-founded businesses and spends time writing and speaking on user-centered leadership and creating a culture of innovation. Clark Cole's forthcoming book on her entrepreneurial journey will be published in early 2026. "Commencement is the ultimate celebration of a successful academic career," said President Stephen Spinelli Jr. MBA'92, Ph.D. "I look forward to hearing the wisdom that Linda and Karen will share with our community and congratulating our graduates as they cross the stage. I know that Linda and Karen's remarkable careers and entrepreneurial spirits will inspire our new graduates as they begin their own journeys as entrepreneurial leaders seeking to make an impact around the world." Honorary Degree Recipients Henry was awarded an honorary degree during Babson's 2019 Commencement ceremony. Clark Cole will receive an Honorary Doctorate of Entrepreneurial Leadership during the graduate ceremony. Babson will bestow three additional honorary degrees during the Commencement ceremonies. Leonard "Len" C. Green will receive an Honorary Doctorate of Entrepreneurial Leadership at the undergraduate ceremony. Green is a longtime adjunct professor of entrepreneurship and has served as chairman of The Green Group, an accounting, tax, consulting, and advisory firm since he founded the company in 1973. He is a former Babson trustee and is a charter member of the Weissman Circle of Distinction and an inductee of the Academy of Distinguished Entrepreneurs®. The Len Green Recreation and Athletics Center (LGRAC) was named in his honor 2022. Peter H. Lunder P'86 '90 and Paula C. Lunder P'86 '90-longtime supporters of Babson College, former trustees, and the parents of two proud alumni-will receive honorary degrees during the graduate ceremony. The Lunders have long been generous donors to the College, supporting financial aid with the Lunder Endowed Scholarship, athletics with the naming of the Lunder Performance Center, and facilities with the naming of the Lunder Admission Center. To learn more about Babson's undergraduate and graduate Commencement ceremonies, visit the Babson 2025 Commencement website. About Babson College Babson College is a global leader in entrepreneurship education. Through its proven Entrepreneurial Thought & Action® methodology, the College prepares entrepreneurial leaders who create, grow, and steward sustainable economic and social value around the world. Founded in 1917 in Wellesley, Massachusetts, Babson has empowered more than 45,000 entrepreneurial leaders to impact communities and industries of all kinds. Babson is recognized as the No. 2 best college in the United States by The Wall Street Journal and has maintained its place as No. 1 atop U.S. News & World Report's entrepreneurship rankings for decades. The College offers an array of undergraduate, graduate, and executive education programs and partners with organizations around the world to support global entrepreneurship initiatives. Through the Arthur M. Blank School for Entrepreneurial Leadership and Babson's centers and institutes, the College empowers accomplished and aspiring entrepreneurs to advance the study and practice of entrepreneurial thought leadership around the world. Kate Chaney, Manager, External Communicationskchaney@ To view the source version of this press release, please visit Sign in to access your portfolio
