| Tipoffs: Media Newsletter for Saturday February 21, 2026 ( 17 items ) |
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2026 PEN/Robert J.Dau Prize Winners Explore the Breadth of Human Experience
NEW YORK, Feb. 20 [Category: Media] -- PEN America, an organization that says it stands at the intersection of literature and human rights to protect free expression, posted the following news release:
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2026 PEN/Robert J.Dau Prize Winners Explore the Breadth of Human Experience
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Twelve debut writers chosen for originality, craft, and pushing literary boundaries were announced today as 2026 winners of the PEN/Robert J. Dau Short Story Prize for Emerging Writers. Their exceptional storie
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BIFA Working Group Explores AI Opportunities and Challenges
SURREY, England, Feb. 21 -- Air Cargo News issued the following news:
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BIFA working group explores AI opportunities and challenges
By Rebecca Jeffrey
BIFA has formed a new artificial intelligence (AI) and technology working group in response to growing interest from the trade association's members in the opportunities and challenges presented by AI.
The UK trade association said the new working group will examine AI specifically from a freight forwarder's perspective.
BIFA said the ne
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Chapman Freeborn UAE Office Reports Strong Start to Year for Cargo
SURREY, England, Feb. 21 -- Air Cargo News issued the following news:
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Chapman Freeborn UAE office reports strong start to year for cargo
By Rebecca Jeffrey
Chapman Freeborn's UAE office has reported a strong start to 2026 for its cargo business, supporting growth in the charter company's IMEA (India, Middle East and Africa) region.
The cargo division, led by Gerhard Coetzee, vice president cargo - IMEA, reached 170% of its monthly target for January, driven by a mix of regional logis
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Fundraising Regulator CEO Discusses AI and Marketing Rules on Civil Society Podcast
WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 [Category: BizMedia] -- Fundraising Regulator chief executive officer Gerald Oppenheim appeared on the Civil Society Podcast to address the implementation of the revised Fundraising Code of Practice and the integration of artificial intelligence in the charity sector. Speaking to reporter Emily Moss, Oppenheim explained that while AI serves as a helpful tool for drafting appeals and summarising documents, human oversight remains essential to ensure accuracy and maintain publi
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Humor at Work Brings to Life LinkedIn's New Global Brand Campaign
SUNNYVALE, California, Feb. 17 -- LinkedIn, a professional networking tool, issued the following news:
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Humor at Work Brings to Life LinkedIn's New Global Brand Campaign
* LinkedIn's creative approach uses relatable, unexpected moments to reflect both the layers and realities of modern professional life.
* While it may not solve every workplace problem, LinkedIn's campaign shows how it can work for people and companies in moments that matter.
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Work is changing fast. It's layered, com
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In Turkiye, Deutsche Welle journalist Alican Uludag detained following scandalous court ruling
PARIS, France, Feb. 21 [Category: Media] -- Reporters Without Borders issued the following news:
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In Turkiye, Deutsche Welle journalist Alican Uludag detained following scandalous court ruling
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The DW correspondent in Ankara, Alican Uludag, is facing several charges related to some of his social media posts on X and an article he co-wrote for the television channel Now TV, which was broadcast on 18 December 2024. The article in question was about the repatriation of Turkish citizens af
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NBCUniversal Delivers Largest Winter Games Weekday Audience Since 2014 (26.7 Million Viewers), Led by Alysa Liu and U.S. Women's Hockey Team Winning Gold
NEW YORK, Feb. 20 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news:
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NBCUniversal Delivers Largest Winter Games Weekday Audience Since 2014 (26.7 Million Viewers), Led by Alysa Liu and U.S. Women's Hockey Team Winning Gold
U.S. Women's Hockey's Thrilling OT Victory Over Canada is Most Watched Women's Hockey Game on Record, Averaging 5.3 Million Viewers on USA Network and Peacock; Audience Peaked at 7.7 Million Viewers in Overtime
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Led by Alysa L
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NBCUniversal's Presentation of Milan Cortina Olympics Tops 20 Million Viewers for 13th Consecutive Day, Highlighted by Mikaela Shiffrin's Gold Medal and Men's Hockey Quarterfinals on Wednesday
NEW YORK, Feb. 19 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news:
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NBCUniversal's Presentation of Milan Cortina Olympics Tops 20 Million Viewers for 13th Consecutive Day, Highlighted by Mikaela Shiffrin's Gold Medal and Men's Hockey Quarterfinals on Wednesday
Milan Cortina Winter Olympics Averaging Nearly 24 Million Viewers - Best Since 2014 Sochi Olympics
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Led by Mikaela Shiffrin 's dominating gold-medal win in the slalom and the men's hockey
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New leader in LALIGA, top five matchup in the Bundesliga, highlight soccer on ESPN networks this weekend
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Feb. 20 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release:
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New leader in LALIGA, top five matchup in the Bundesliga, highlight soccer on ESPN networks this weekend
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LALIGA Matchday 25: Real Madrid at Osasuna; FC Barcelona hosts Levante in close race for the LALIGA title
A pivotal moment in the tight 2025-26 LALIGA title race unfolded after Matchday 24, as Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior and Real Madrid overtook FC Barcelona
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New Peacock Original 'The 'Burbs' Scores Strong Early Viewership
NEW YORK, Feb. 21 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news:
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New Peacock Original 'The 'Burbs' Scores Strong Early Viewership
In its first full week of streaming (Feb. 9-16), The 'Burbs ranked as the #2 original scripted season in minutes viewed across all platforms, according to Nielsen.
The series also delivered the best Day 1 launch (Feb. 8) for any new streaming original series in 2026 based on minutes viewed, per Nielsen.
Since its
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News/Media Alliance Applauds Supreme Court Decision Overruling IEPPA Tariffs
VIENNA, Virginia, Feb. 20 [Category: Media] -- The News/Media Alliance issued the following news release:
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News/Media Alliance Applauds Supreme Court Decision Overruling IEPPA Tariffs
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Arlington, VA - The News/Media Alliance applauds the Supreme Court of the United States for its decision today declaring the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEPPA) tariffs as unlawful.
In response to this ruling, Danielle Coffey, President and CEO of the News/Media Alliance, said:
"We su
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Northern Ireland to repeal law affecting UK charities over 'two-tier' regulation fears
LONDON, England, Feb. 20 [Category: BizMedia] -- Civil Society Media, an independent media company that says it is dedicated to supporting the charity sector, posted the following news:
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Northern Ireland to repeal law affecting UK charities over 'two-tier' regulation fears
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The Northern Irish government has decided to repeal legislation affecting charities registered in other parts of the UK over fears that it would have created a "two-tier landscape".
Section 167 of the Charities Ac
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PBS Expands Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Collection on PBS Passport
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 19 [Category: BizMedia] -- PBS posted the following news release:
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PBS Expands Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Collection on PBS Passport
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Making His Film Catalog, Chronicling African American Stories, More Accessible Than Ever
Newly available titles include all seasons of FINDING YOUR ROOTS, RECONSTRUCTION, MAKING BLACK AMERICA and GOSPEL
ARLINGTON, Va. (Feb. 19, 2026) -PBS today announced that it would be unlocking the catalog of one of its most prolific and cele
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Polar Air Cargo Awaits FAA Approval to Extend Domestic and Flag Rules Exemption for Non-Scheduled Operations
SURREY, England, Feb. 21 -- Air Cargo News issued the following news:
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Polar Air Cargo awaits FAA approval to extend domestic and flag rules exemption for non-scheduled operations
By Rebecca Jeffrey
Polar Air Cargo is awaiting permission from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to continue applying domestic and flag rules while conducting non-scheduled supplemental operations to airports not listed in its operations specifications.
A letter from the airline to the Federal Aviatio
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Telemundo Scores Historic Sports Weekend with Most-Watched Clasico de Mexico Since 2020 and Highest-Rated NBA Game on Spanish-Language TV in 20 Years
NEW YORK, Feb. 21 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news:
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Telemundo Scores Historic Sports Weekend with Most-Watched Clasico de Mexico Since 2020 and Highest-Rated NBA Game on Spanish-Language TV in 20 Years
Clasico de Mexico propelled Telemundo to the #1 spanish-language broadcast network in both saturday total day and primetime.
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Telemundo's presentation of Clasico de Mexico on Saturday, Feb. 14 delivered record-breaking cross-platf
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TNT Sports Team Ups with Unrivaled to Launch Glam Room Bus Tour, In Partnership with Sephora
NEW YORK, Feb. 20 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release:
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TNT Sports Team Ups with Unrivaled to Launch Glam Room Bus Tour, In Partnership with Sephora
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Sephora Bus in Miami & Coco Robotics, Self-Driving Delivery Vehicles, Provide Fans of the Professional Women's Basketball League On-The-Go Hubs for Style and Sports
Today, TNT Sports announced the launch of the Glam Room Tour in partnership with Sephora, a
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Who is Dong Yuyu, the rare independent voice in China's state media, jailed for nearly four years?
PARIS, France, Feb. 20 [Category: Media] -- Reporters Without Borders issued the following news:
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Who is Dong Yuyu, the rare independent voice in China's state media, jailed for nearly four years?
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Ahead of the appalling fourth anniversary of Chinese journalist Dong Yuyu's detention -21 February -his son spoke to Reporters Without Borders (RSF) about his father's continued imprisonment and astounding career. He describes Dong Yuyu's years of harsh conditions behind bars for his lifetim
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