MAY 11, 1998

Full News Archive

• Headline: New Media's Race for Audience Measurement. Impact: This debate over audience size led to the rise of clickbait, resulting in '10 Most Shocking Cat Videos' dominating the internet. Somewhere, a cat is grateful.. Fact: Did you know that this obsession with audience size has led to more metrics than actual content? Welcome to the age of data, where numbers are more important than creativity!.
• Headline: PEN Award Sparks Controversy in Maine. Impact: This feud set the stage for future media controversies, leading to journalists being both celebrated and vilified, creating a never-ending cycle of drama worthy of a soap opera.. Fact: Fun fact: The PEN American Center isn’t a secret society, but sometimes it feels like one with all the drama they stir up. Who knew writing could be so controversial?.
• Headline: Woods Struggles to End Victory Drought. Impact: Tiger's victory drought and subsequent triumphs shifted the entire golf industry, with more people taking up the sport, leading to a spike in khaki pants sales and golfer dad jokes. You're welcome, America.. Fact: Did you know Tiger Woods has more records than most people have socks? And just like socks, some of those records are a bit holey..
• Headline: MediaTalk; CBS Considering Gumbel For Second '60 Minutes'. Impact: The idea of cloning a successful show led to the eventual birth of countless spin-offs, many of which have been about as welcomed as a mosquito at a pool party.. Fact: Did you know that CBS was once the king of spin-offs? If only they had a spin-off for every bad idea that came across their desk, they'd be richer than they are now..
• Headline: Dominican Drug Traffickers Tighten Grip on the Northeast. Impact: The rise of Dominican drug cartels not only shaped law enforcement strategies but also inadvertently inspired countless crime dramas on TV, turning real-life tragedy into entertainment.. Fact: The emergence of these cartels made law enforcement rethink their approaches, leading to more budget allocations for caffeine-fueled stakeouts. Sometimes, the coffee is the real hero..
• Headline: MediaTalk; Subpoena Seeks Notes Of New Yorker Reporter. Impact: This event highlighted the ongoing struggle between press freedom and government oversight, paving the way for future whistleblowers and the rise of 'leak culture'. Thanks, government!. Fact: Did you know that subpoenas can be more common in journalism than actual journalism itself? It’s like a game of legal hide-and-seek, and everyone’s trying to avoid being found..
• Headline: Metro Matters; For Sharpton, Taking Trial In Fast Stride. Impact: Sharpton’s high-profile trial underscored the intersection of celebrity and activism, forever changing how public figures navigate legal issues—turns out, sometimes you can be both a hero and a defendant.. Fact: Did you know that Al Sharpton has been a public figure for decades? Talk about a career that’s aged like fine wine—if that wine was occasionally served in a courtroom!.
• Headline: Marjorie Lansing, 82, Scholar On Men's and Women's Votes. Impact: Marjorie Lansing’s work helped pave the way for more inclusive voting rights discussions, ultimately leading to greater awareness around gender issues in politics. Her legacy reminds us that every vote matters.. Fact: Did you know that Lansing's scholarship still resonates today? It's almost as if she foresaw the endless debates about voting rights—talk about a crystal ball!.