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Tipoffs: Media Newsletter for Saturday May 02, 2026 ( 22 items )  

'Reporting is not a crime': SPJ joins coalition urging DOJ to drop charges against journalists
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, May 1 [Category: Media] -- The Society of Professional Journalists posted the following news: * * * 'Reporting is not a crime': SPJ joins coalition urging DOJ to drop charges against journalists * The Society of Professional Journalists joins a coalition of civil liberties, journalism and press freedom organizations led by Amnesty International urging the U.S. Department of Justice to drop charges against journalist Georgia Fort and other members of the press.  The l  more

2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs Second Round begins Saturday in prime time on ABC
BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 1 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs Second Round begins Saturday in prime time on ABC * * First-ever postseason meeting between Philadelphia Flyers-Carolina Hurricanes at 8 p.m. ET on ABC * The Point pregame coverage on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. on ESPN and ESPN+ * First Round action closes out with a tripleheader of Game 6's: Tampa Bay Lightning-Montreal Canadiens (7 p.m. ET, ESPN2  more

AF KLM Cargo Sees Volumes Rise But Revenues Fall in Q1
SURREY, England, May 2 -- Air Cargo News issued the following news: * * * AF KLM Cargo sees volumes rise but revenues fall in Q1 By Damian Brett The first quarter of the year was a mixed bag for Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP) as cargo volumes were on the rise despite a dip in revenues. The Franco-Dutch group saw first-quarter revenues at the cargo business decline by 3.5% year on year to Euros600m despite cargo volumes increasing by 4% to 234,000 tons and cargo traffic improving by  more

BMJ Group: Brain Stimulation Technique Improves Short Term Social Skills in Children With Autism
LONDON, England, May 1 (TNSjou) -- BMJ Group issued the following news release about The BMJ: * * * New brain stimulation technique improves short term social skills in children with autism Accelerated continuous theta burst stimulation (a-cTBS) may be a "viable and scalable therapeutic option" say researchers * A new non-invasive brain stimulation technique known as accelerated continuous theta burst stimulation (a-cTBS) improves social communication at one month follow up and has a favou  more

BMJ Group: Sedatives in Pregnancy Not Linked to Psychiatric Disorders in Children
LONDON, England, May 1 (TNSjou) -- BMJ Group issued the following news release about The BMJ: * * * Sedatives in pregnancy not linked to psychiatric disorders in children Findings offer reassurance to clinicians and pregnant women, say researchers * A large South Korean study (https://url.uk.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/RFEnC4WmQFmRE1VFBiqT4z2b6?domain=bmj.com) published by The BMJ today finds no increased risk of psychiatric or neurodevelopmental disorders, such as ADHD and autism, in children  more

DHL Has Fuel Security at Hubs But Faces Challenges Elsewhere
SURREY, England, May 2 -- Air Cargo News issued the following news: * * * DHL has fuel security at hubs but faces challenges elsewhere By Rebecca Jeffrey DHL said it has measures in place to protect its operations from jet fuel shortages, but still faces challenges at airports where it does not have a dedicated fuel supply setup. Managing security of fuel supply is easier at DHL's hubs compared to other locations, particularly in Asia, said Tobias Meyer, chief executive of DHL. The company  more

Dimerco: Fuel Issues and Rising AI Demand Put Pressure on Airfreight
SURREY, England, May 2 -- Air Cargo News issued the following news: * * * Dimerco: Fuel issues and rising AI demand put pressure on airfreight By Damian Brett Airfreight capacity is continuing to come under pressure as a result of rising demand for AI and computer chip products and a reduction of bellyhold capacity, according to freight forwarder Dimerco. The Taiwan-headquartered freight forwarder said that the jet-fuel crisis created by the Middle East conflict has resulted in airlines re  more

Domestic Demand Lifts Air Canada Cargo Q1 Revenues
SURREY, England, May 2 -- Air Cargo News issued the following news: * * * Domestic demand lifts Air Canada cargo Q1 revenues By Rebecca Jeffrey Air Canada reported an increase in air cargo revenues for the first quarter of the year due to its domestic business performance and fuel surcharges, though international business fared less well. Cargo operating revenues for the airline in the first quarter totalled C$259m, up 3.5% from C$250m in the first quarter of 2025. "The increase was primar  more

ESPN to premiere 'The Pick Is In,' an all-access look inside the 2026 NFL Draft on Sunday, May 3
BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 1 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN to premiere 'The Pick Is In,' an all-access look inside the 2026 NFL Draft on Sunday, May 3 * * Raiders, Browns and Cowboys draft rooms featured through every pivotal decision * Inside the journeys of eight first-round selections, including Fernando Mendoza, Jeremiyah Love and Arvell Reese The Pick Is In, a documentary capturing the drama and defining moments   more

GBH and NEPM Announce Anticipated Merger to Strengthen Access to Trusted News, Information, and Quality Entertainment Across Massachusetts
BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 1 [Category: Media] -- GBH, a multiplatform creator for public media, issued the following news release: * * * GBH and NEPM Announce Anticipated Merger to Strengthen Access to Trusted News, Information, and Quality Entertainment Across Massachusetts * Boston, Mass. (May 1, 2026) - GBH and New England Public Media (NEPM) today announced plans to merge operations, building one of the largest and most trusted statewide media organizations in Massachusetts, reaching mo  more

Iranian-American Detained Journalist Tops Annual Ranking Of One Free Press Coalition's "10 Most Urgent" Press Freedom Cases
JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, May 2 -- Forbes Media posted the following news release: * * * Iranian-American Detained Journalist Tops Annual Ranking Of One Free Press Coalition's "10 Most Urgent" Press Freedom Cases The 2026 "10 Most Urgent" list spotlights journalists targeted for seeking to tell the truth who are facing "terrorism" or "anti-state" charges * NEW YORK - Coinciding with World Press Freedom Day, leading news organizations and publishers around the world have come together as part  more

Knight Institute Launches Podcast on the Legal Profession in an Age of Authoritarianism
NEW YORK, May 1 [Category: Media] -- The Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University issued the following news release: * * * Knight Institute Launches Podcast on the Legal Profession in an Age of Authoritarianism * NEW YORK-The Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University today launched "Lawyering Without Law," a new biweekly podcast examining how lawyers and legal institutions shape democracy during periods of political strain. Co-hosted by Katy Glenn Bass, research   more

LALIGA title on the line, the second leg of the UEFA Women's Champions League semifinals headline the weekend of soccer across ESPN
BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 1 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * LALIGA title on the line, the second leg of the UEFA Women's Champions League semifinals headline the weekend of soccer across ESPN * LALIGA this weekend: FC Barcelona on the cusp of 2025-26 title; Real Madrid keeping the title race alive Led by its dynamic attacking core, FC Barcelona sits 11 points clear atop the table and can clinch the 2025-26 LALIGA title Saturday  more

NAB Launches Call for Entries for the 2026 Marconi Radio Awards
WASHINGTON, May 1 [Category: Media] -- The National Association of Broadcasters posted the following news release: * * * NAB Launches Call for Entries for the 2026 Marconi Radio Awards * Washington, D.C. -The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) today announced that the 2026 Marconi Radio Award nomination window is open through May 31. The prestigious NAB Marconi Radio Awards, established in 1989 and named after inventor and Nobel Prize winner Guglielmo Marconi, recognize stations and   more

NAB Leadership Foundation Announces 2026 Broadcast Leadership Training Award Winners
WASHINGTON, May 1 [Category: Media] -- The National Association of Broadcasters posted the following news release: * * * NAB Leadership Foundation Announces 2026 Broadcast Leadership Training Award Winners * The NAB Leadership Foundation (NABLF) recently announced the recipients of the Diane Sutter Shooting Star Award and the Broadcast Leadership Training (BLT) Champion Award during its annual BLT Alumni Reception held in Las Vegas during NAB Show. This year's Diane Sutter Shooting Star Aw  more

Nexstar Media Group Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend of $1.86 Per Share
IRVING, Texas, May 1 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * Nexstar Media Group Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend of $1.86 Per Share * IRVING, Texas (May 1, 2026) - Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.86 per share of its common stock. The dividend is payable on Friday, May 29, 2026, to shareholders of record on Friday, May   more

ProPublica and Partners Win Two Medals in Best of Digital Design Competition
NEW YORK, May 1 [Category: Media] -- ProPublica, an independent nonprofit newsroom that produces investigative journalism, issued the following news release: * * * ProPublica and Partners Win Two Medals in Best of Digital Design Competition * The Society for News Design honored ProPublica with two bronze medals in this year's Best of Digital Design competition. ProPublica is also a finalist for World's Best-Designed Digital Presence. Recognized in the use of multimedia and design elements   more

Rich more likely to use AI study finds, as experts warn these burgeoning technologies are increasing social inequality
LONDON, England, May 1 [Category: BizMedia] -- Taylor and Francis Group, a publishing company, posted the following news release: * * * Rich more likely to use AI study finds, as experts warn these burgeoning technologies are increasing social inequality * Breaking research 1st May 2026 Individuals with a lower socioeconomic status are less likely to be both aware of and use AI tools, data on more than 10,000 US adults reveals Open Access Logo Contributor for Alamy: World Images The   more

Rich More Likely to Use AI Study Finds, as Experts Warn These Burgeoning Technologies are Increasing Social Inequality
LONDON, England, May 2 (TNSjou) -- Taylor and Francis Group issued the following news: * * * Rich more likely to use AI study finds, as experts warn these burgeoning technologies are increasing social inequality Individuals with a lower socioeconomic status are less likely to be both aware of and use AI tools, data on more than 10,000 US adults reveals * The widespread adoption of artificial intelligence (AI)--particularly in "hidden" everyday applications--is creating a new and distinct fo  more

The Ad Council and NHTSA Prevent Hot Car Deaths with New PSAs for "Never Happens" Campaign and Richard Scarry Partnership
NEW YORK, May 1 [Category: Media] -- The Ad Council issued the following news release: * * * The Ad Council and NHTSA Prevent Hot Car Deaths with New PSAs for "Never Happens" Campaign and Richard Scarry Partnership * WASHINGTON, DC (May 1, 2026) - As part of National Heatstroke Prevention Day, the Ad Council and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today launched new public service advertisements (PSAs) for their "Never Happens" campaign. Pediatric vehicular heatstrok  more

Wings of Fire FanWing Fest Featured in Publishers Weekly
NEW YORK, May 2 -- Scholastic, a children's publishing, education and media company, issued the following news release: * * * Wings of Fire FanWing Fest Featured in Publishers Weekly Tui T. Sutherland's Wings of Fire FanWing Fest, an immersive festival spotlighting the popular dragon fantasy series with more than 30 million copies in print, was recently featured in Publishers Weekly. As reported in the outlet, after debuting with a sold-out run last spring, the festival opened this year's f  more

Xeneta: The Worst May Be Over After Air Cargo Prices Surge in April
SURREY, England, May 2 -- Air Cargo News issued the following news: * * * Xeneta: The worst may be over after air cargo prices surge in April By Damian Brett Airfreight rates may have peaked following the Middle East conflict after they increased by more than 30% year on year in April, according to data provider Xeneta. The latest monthly figures from Xeneta show that last month airfreight demand was up 2% year on year, capacity declined by 1% and the dynamic cargo load factor increased by   more