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Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Women Are Leading Media's Reinvention
I do my best thinking when I run. I love to run. So why don't I do it more? Where to start? Working full-time for decades while raising two kids, with most of my career rooted in office culture before remote work was even a concept. That meant late nights, early wake-ups, work events, and heels that wreck your feet, plus years of jet lag from endless travel. My family knows all the personal sacrifices I've made. But a recent run got me thinking. It was sparked by New York Times publisher A.G. Sulzberger's essay, A Free People Need a Free Press, originally delivered at Notre Dame's Kellogg Institute. Sulzberger writes passionately about the existential threats facing a free press, from economic collapse to political intimidation, and how journalism must stand as a bulwark in a time of profound civic deterioration. His message resonated deeply. My career has spanned legacy media institutions, each one in need of all the 're-' words: reinvention, revitalization, recalibration, and most of all, revenue transformation. We can't protect a free press unless we also make it a viable business. These institutions must be sustainable, not charitable. We are at an inflection point unlike any in media history. Journalism is under siege, attacked by our politics, by the economy and by technological change. As Sulzberger notes, a third of newsroom jobs have vanished in 15 years, and newspapers are shuttering at a rate of two per week. The attention economy is controlled by tech platforms that are indifferent, if not outright hostile, to quality journalism. At the same time, public trust in media is near historic lows, and the financial models that once supported enterprise journalism are unraveling. On the business side, media leaders are battling declining advertising revenues, rising content costs, platform dependency, and the relentless pressure to scale and innovate amid economic uncertainty. On the editorial side, journalists face growing threats, from political interference to online harassment. They are confronting the complex mandate to maintain editorial independence while navigating cultural polarization, disinformation, and now, generative AI. And yet, amid this upheaval, something remarkable is happening: many of the world's leading media companies are now being led by women. CEOs at AP, Bloomberg, Business Insider, Fast Company, Forbes, Fortune, The Guardian, Hearst, The New York Times, NPR, PBS, Politico, X, and yes, TIME are all women. What do we share? Quite a lot. We are operators. We've been responsible for P&Ls. Many of us came up through commercial roles: CROs, CFOs, COOs, CCOs, CBOs. We've run companies through digital disruption and audience fragmentation. We've moved legacy organizations from print to digital, from linear to streaming, from traditional to social, and now, into the AI era. We've done the work not once, but repeatedly. We've operated through cycles of boom and bust, advertising highs and market contractions. Several of us have worked for high-profile owners who acquired these institutions not just for passion but as forms of civic responsibility. Some will label this a 'glass cliff' moment, one where women are being appointed to leadership roles during times of crisis or downturn, situations where the risk of failure is high. But this doesn't feel like a glass cliff. There are too many of us. We're not symbolic hires or last-ditch efforts. We're experienced, prepared, and yes, resilient. We didn't arrive at these roles by accident. We've earned the opportunity to lead, and we are doing so in one of the most consequential moments in media history. We're not here to disrupt. We're here to rebuild, smarter, stronger, and more sustainable businesses. I'm writing this to recognize this moment and to recognize the women leading it. To the men who supported me, mentored me, or made space for me—thank you. To the women who came before me, especially pioneers like Katharine Graham, who shattered ceilings in eras far less welcoming, we are standing on your shoulders. And to the women rising behind me, I see you. Oh—and this summer? I plan to run more. I do my best thinking out there. Contact us at letters@
Time Magazine
19-05-2025
- Business
- Time Magazine
How Women Are Leading Media's Reinvention
I do my best thinking when I run. I love to run. So why don't I do it more? Where to start? Working full-time for decades while raising two kids, with most of my career rooted in office culture before remote work was even a concept. That meant late nights, early wake-ups, work events, and heels that wreck your feet, plus years of jet lag from endless travel. My family knows all the personal sacrifices I've made. But a recent run got me thinking. It was sparked by New York Times publisher A.G. Sulzberger's essay, A Free People Need a Free Press, originally delivered at Notre Dame's Kellogg Institute. Sulzberger writes passionately about the existential threats facing a free press, from economic collapse to political intimidation, and how journalism must stand as a bulwark in a time of profound civic deterioration. His message resonated deeply. My career has spanned legacy media institutions, each one in need of all the 're-' words: reinvention, revitalization, recalibration, and most of all, revenue transformation. We can't protect a free press unless we also make it a viable business. These institutions must be sustainable, not charitable. We are at an inflection point unlike any in media history. Journalism is under siege, attacked by our politics, by the economy and by technological change. As Sulzberger notes, a third of newsroom jobs have vanished in 15 years, and newspapers are shuttering at a rate of two per week. The attention economy is controlled by tech platforms that are indifferent, if not outright hostile, to quality journalism. At the same time, public trust in media is near historic lows, and the financial models that once supported enterprise journalism are unraveling. On the business side, media leaders are battling declining advertising revenues, rising content costs, platform dependency, and the relentless pressure to scale and innovate amid economic uncertainty. On the editorial side, journalists face growing threats, from political interference to online harassment. They are confronting the complex mandate to maintain editorial independence while navigating cultural polarization, disinformation, and now, generative AI. And yet, amid this upheaval, something remarkable is happening: many of the world's leading media companies are now being led by women. CEOs at AP, Bloomberg, Business Insider, Fast Company, Forbes, Fortune, The Guardian, Hearst, The New York Times, NPR, PBS, Politico, X, and yes, TIME are all women. What do we share? Quite a lot. We are operators. We've been responsible for P&Ls. Many of us came up through commercial roles: CROs, CFOs, COOs, CCOs, CBOs. We've run companies through digital disruption and audience fragmentation. We've moved legacy organizations from print to digital, from linear to streaming, from traditional to social, and now, into the AI era. We've done the work not once, but repeatedly. We've operated through cycles of boom and bust, advertising highs and market contractions. Several of us have worked for high-profile owners who acquired these institutions not just for passion but as forms of civic responsibility. Some will label this a 'glass cliff' moment, one where women are being appointed to leadership roles during times of crisis or downturn, situations where the risk of failure is high. But this doesn't feel like a glass cliff. There are too many of us. We're not symbolic hires or last-ditch efforts. We're experienced, prepared, and yes, resilient. We didn't arrive at these roles by accident. We've earned the opportunity to lead, and we are doing so in one of the most consequential moments in media history. We're not here to disrupt. We're here to rebuild, smarter, stronger, and more sustainable businesses. I'm writing this to recognize this moment and to recognize the women leading it. To the men who supported me, mentored me, or made space for me—thank you. To the women who came before me, especially pioneers like Katharine Graham, who shattered ceilings in eras far less welcoming, we are standing on your shoulders. And to the women rising behind me, I see you. Oh—and this summer? I plan to run more. I do my best thinking out there.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
New York Times publisher says 'we're not the resistance,' hits Trump for anti-press rhetoric
New York Times publisher A.G. Sulzberger argued that his paper is "not the resistance" and the news media, despite its faults, is critical to maintaining a healthy and free nation in a speech published Tuesday "This anti-press playbook is now being used here in this country — and it could not come at a more difficult time for the American press," Sulzberger said in remarks that were adapted for an article titled, "A Free People Need a Free Press." "And yet, even with its imperfections, the press remains essential," he continued. Trump Rips Abc Reporter For Asking About Accepting Jet From Qatar, Says She Should Be 'Embarrassed' Sulzberger is one of many influential voices in the mainstream media who have argued that President Donald Trump is a threat to democracy and especially to the operations of a free press. The Times publisher said that he is "a champion of independent journalism" who believes that his "job is to cover political debates, not to join them." Read On The Fox News App "We're not the resistance," he wrote. "We are nobody's opposition. We're also nobody's cheerleader. Our loyalty is to the truth and to a public that deserves to know it. That is the distinct role that independent news organizations like The Times play in our democracy." Sulzberger noted Trump has been accessible to reporters but assailed his rhetoric. "President Trump, in contrast, continues to make himself more available to reporters than previous presidents. Yet in every other respect, he has taken the naturally tense relationship between the White House and the press to an increasingly combative place," Sulzberger said. "You can see this most clearly in the language he uses. He started with schoolyard insults such as 'the failing New York Times.' That escalated to more direct attacks on integrity: 'the fake news New York Times.'" The Trump Administration's Top Media Moments And Clashes Over First 100 Days "That means we will cover the Trump administration fully and fairly, regardless of what attacks it sends our way," Sulzberger added. "We will continue to provide unmatched coverage of its abuses and failures. We will also cover its successes and achievements and explore its support across a large and diverse swath of the country." Trump has repeatedly clashed with journalists and media organizations early in his second term. The White House announced The Associated Press (AP) would be barred from certain Oval Office and Air Force One events because it had refused to use the "Gulf of America" terminology after Trump signed an executive order renaming the Gulf of Mexico. The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Fox News Digital. Fox News' Hanna Panreck contributed to this article source: New York Times publisher says 'we're not the resistance,' hits Trump for anti-press rhetoric
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
NY Times publisher warns of ‘anti-press campaign,' misinformation
The publisher of The New York Times is warning about what he says is a trend of misinformation permeating public discourse and an increasingly hostile posture toward the press taken by leaders around the world. 'This anti-press playbook is now being used here in this country — and it could not come at a more difficult time for the American press,' Times publisher A.G. Sulzberger said as part of a speech at the University of Notre Dame that was published in a Times op-ed. The business model that funded original reporting is failing, Sulzberger said. 'In short, a vastly smaller, financially weakened and technologically disintermediated profession now finds itself facing the most direct challenge to its rights and legitimacy, as well,' he wrote. President Trump, the Times's top executive said, 'has been unusually aggressive in his use of anti-press rhetoric, and his supporters have been equally aggressive in going after his targets.' 'Their goal is not just to spook journalists. It's to train people to dislike and distrust the media,' he added. Trump and his allies have routinely ridiculed mainstream media outlets, including the Times, and during his first few months in office have sought to elevate more right-leaning and so-called 'new media' outlets. The president has at the same time threatened to use the regulatory power of the federal government to put pressure on major broadcast networks and media conglomerates. 'These efforts are portrayed as an expansion of perspectives. That would be a worthy goal. But in reality they are attempts to replace skeptical questions with supportive ones, independent accounts with recitations of the party line,' Sulzberger said. 'Engaging with the news is one of the simplest, most essential acts of citizenship. This is not the time to tune out.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Fox News
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Fox News
New York Times publisher says 'we're not the resistance,' hits Trump for anti-press rhetoric
Print Close By Jeffrey Clark Published May 14, 2025 New York Times publisher A.G. Sulzberger argued that his paper is "not the resistance" and the news media, despite its faults, is critical to maintaining a healthy and free nation in a speech published Tuesday "This anti-press playbook is now being used here in this country — and it could not come at a more difficult time for the American press," Sulzberger said in remarks that were adapted for an article titled, "A Free People Need a Free Press." "And yet, even with its imperfections, the press remains essential," he continued. TRUMP RIPS ABC REPORTER FOR ASKING ABOUT ACCEPTING JET FROM QATAR, SAYS SHE SHOULD BE 'EMBARRASSED' Sulzberger is one of many influential voices in the mainstream media who have argued that President Donald Trump is a threat to democracy and especially to the operations of a free press. The Times publisher said that he is "a champion of independent journalism" who believes that his "job is to cover political debates, not to join them." "We're not the resistance," he wrote. "We are nobody's opposition. We're also nobody's cheerleader. Our loyalty is to the truth and to a public that deserves to know it. That is the distinct role that independent news organizations like The Times play in our democracy." Sulzberger noted Trump has been accessible to reporters but assailed his rhetoric. "President Trump, in contrast, continues to make himself more available to reporters than previous presidents. Yet in every other respect, he has taken the naturally tense relationship between the White House and the press to an increasingly combative place," Sulzberger said. "You can see this most clearly in the language he uses. He started with schoolyard insults such as 'the failing New York Times.' That escalated to more direct attacks on integrity: 'the fake news New York Times.'" THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S TOP MEDIA MOMENTS AND CLASHES OVER FIRST 100 DAYS "That means we will cover the Trump administration fully and fairly, regardless of what attacks it sends our way," Sulzberger added. "We will continue to provide unmatched coverage of its abuses and failures. We will also cover its successes and achievements and explore its support across a large and diverse swath of the country." Trump has repeatedly clashed with journalists and media organizations early in his second term. The White House announced The Associated Press (AP) would be barred from certain Oval Office and Air Force One events because it had refused to use the "Gulf of America" terminology after Trump signed an executive order renaming the Gulf of Mexico. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Fox News Digital. Fox News' Hanna Panreck contributed to this report. Print Close URL
