Reuters parent reaches deal with union US journalists

Thomson Reuters Corp. reached a tentative contract agreement with its unionized U.S. journalists, including pay raises and terms that let most employees work from home three days a week next year, reports Josh Eidelson of Bloomberg News.

Eidelson reports, “The accord, coming a month after members voted to authorize a potential strike, includes a 10% wage increase spread over three years and a $5,000 signing bonus, according to the Communications Workers of America’s NewsGuild, which represents around 300 Reuters reporters, photographers and video journalists in the US.

“The proposed agreement would also restrict management from using nondisclosure agreements in harassment and discrimination cases, and let employees mostly work from home in 2023. After that, the company would have discretion to require more time in the office. Union members are slated to vote Wednesday on the agreement.

“A Reuters spokesperson didn’t immediately comment. The 171- year-old newswire previously said it was

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Sloan signs off from Washington Post column after 30 years

Legendary business columnist Allan Sloan is stepping away from his Washington Post column after 30 years.

Sloan writes, “Now, I’ll do what I should do, and stop while I’m ahead. Or maybe only a little behind.

“I’d like to thank The Post for buying my column when I self-syndicated it — revenue from The Post and various other outlets is how my wife and I paid for our kids’ college educations without them or us having to take on debt. And I’m glad to have kept up my relationship with The Post for so long.

“I’d like to thank those of you who’ve read my Post columns over the years. I’d especially like to thank those of you who’ve told me that my columns helped you understand the financial world. That’s what I try to do — and it’s why I’m pleased and flattered when people tell me that I’ve

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Arkansas Democrat-Gazette parent names Gaines publisher

Eliza Hussman Gaines

WEHCO Media Inc., the parent company of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, has appointed executive editor Eliza Hussman Gaines to the post of publisher. Gaines begins on Jan. 1.

With Gaines’ appointment, the leadership of the paper will remain in the family hands.

Outgoing publisher Walter Hussman Jr., Gaines’ father, made the announcement Tuesday afternoon. “Hopefully the things that distinguish us as a family business will continue for many years after I’m gone,” Hussman, who will retain the title of chairman of WEHCO Media said.

Previously, Gaines served as managing editor and is the first woman to lead the newsroom and the first to oversee WEHCO Media’s daily operations.

Gaines said:

“We’re a subscription-driven business and our future depends on the readers. This is the time to take bold action, to try new things and to learn more about or readers so we can match their wants and

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Lawmakers upset with TikTik spying on journalists

Washington lawmakers expressed outrage that social media company ByteDance was using TikTok to spy on journalists, reports Emily Baker-White of Forbes.

Baker-White reports, “In a statement to Forbes, Senator Ron Wyden (D-WA) endorsed those concerns: ‘Using customer data to spy on journalists and employees is a scandal that casts doubt on every promise TikTok has made about protecting personal information. Sadly, it’s not the first time a tech company has abused the massive store of information it holds about its customers. As long as corporations have access to detailed data about their users’ movements, personal contacts and interests, companies and governments will be tempted to misuse it.’

“This scandal could not have come at a worse time for TikTok, which is currently negotiating a national security contract with the multi-agency Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) to address national security concerns raised by the app. Although

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How Insider’s Lopez feels about covering Musk, Twitter suspension

Aaron Rupar and Thor Benson interviewed Linette Lopez of Business Insider about her coverage of Elon Musk and her suspension from Twitter.

Thor Benson

How have you been feeling about your Twitter ban?

Linette Lopez

I can’t say I’m that surprised. I did upload court documents that are publicly available. I think Elon was looking for a reason. We have a long history of not getting along. I always said I was going to leave Twitter when they turned out the lights and kicked everyone out or when I was kicked out myself, so here we are.

Thor Benson

You’ve been covering him since 2018. What’s that been like?

Linette Lopez

I started investigating [Tesla] in 2018 when I got a tip from a line worker named Martin Tripp. Elon accused him of stealing trade secrets and all of this grandiose stuff and sued him. It turned into a whole

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Why You Should Hire a Recruitment Agency to Find Top Talent for Treasury Jobs

Recruitment agencies can take the pressure off when it comes to filling treasury roles, providing an opportunity to access a wider pool of talent than regular internal hiring processes. With access to extensive networks and experienced recruiters familiar with the nuances of treasury recruitment, agencies are likely to identify and source high-calibre candidates quicker than other methods.

The specialised skills sought out by treasury professionals mean that hiring agencies also have access to exclusive pools of talent not readily available to businesses relying solely on internal hiring resources. Furthermore, recruitment agencies can provide solid references and market insight which can be invaluable in recruiting the right person for the job. Ultimately, working with recruitment agencies offers business owners or treasury leaders more likelihood of finding the best qualified candidate for their treasuries, whilst also saving valuable time and money.

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Crain to acquire MiBiz for undisclosed amount

Crain Communications announced Wednesday that it has agreed to acquire MiBiz for an undisclosed amount.

A story on Crain’s Detroit Business states, “The deal for MiBiz is effective Jan. 1, the companies announced Wednesday. Terms were not disclosed.

“Detroit-based Crain acquired MiBiz, which launched in 1988, from privately owned MiBiz Inc. The purchase follows Crain’s acquisition of the Grand Rapids Business Journal in August.

“MiBiz will be consolidated with the Business Journal into one brand serving Grand Rapids and other areas on the west side of Michigan. The combined entity will be renamed Crain’s Grand Rapids Business in early 2023 and will tap into resources from Crain’s Detroit and elsewhere in Crain’s expanding city brand network, which also includes Crain’s Chicago Business, Crain’s Cleveland Business and Crain’s New York Business.”

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Credit Suisse sues Zurich blog and wants 52 articles removed

Credit Suisse has launched a lawsuit against a popular Zurich finance blog over what it claims are unvetted and abusive comments hosted under stories about the Swiss bank, reports Owen Walker of the Financial Times.

Walker reports, “Lawyers acting on behalf of Credit Suisse submitted the 256-page claim against Inside Paradeplatz and its publisher, Lukas Hässig, in the Commercial Court of Zurich earlier this month.

“‘I’ve been sued before, but this is the biggest so far,’ Hässig told the Financial Times after the suit became public on Monday. ‘I have to fight it — what other choice do I have?’

“The suit is calling for the removal of all 52 articles on the blog published between July 27 — the date Körner was announced as the new chief executive — and October 28 that relate to Credit Suisse, as well as the comments from readers that appear under the articles.”

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How The Logic sets itself apart

The Logic editor in chief David Skok writes about how the Canadian technology site sets itself apart during a time of uncertainty.

Skok writes, “While we face the same headwinds as others in the industry, after almost five years of hard work—and from the continued support of readers like you—we are uniquely positioned to take advantage of these shifts. We uphold the highest standards of journalistic integrity, we don’t face the same growing costs as outlets that publish analog media and we have a business team that doesn’t compromise editorial integrity in the pursuit of commercial relationships. This strength of character, discipline and resilience positions us well to take advantage of advertisers’ flight to quality.

“Three years ago, I wrote in a memo to our team that we should always bear in mind the former Wall Street Journal editor Barney Kilgore adage that readers want to know what’s coming around

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Musk reinstates Twitter accounts of suspended tech reporters

The Twitter accounts of several tech reporters were reinstated after company owner Elon Musk asked people on the social media site to vote whether they should be allowed back, reports, reports Juliana Kim of NPR.

Kim reports, “The accounts that went dark included Donie O’Sullivan of CNN; Ryan Mac of The New York Times; Drew Harwell of The Washington Post; Micah Lee of The Intercept; and journalist Aaron Rupar.

“On Friday evening, Musk put the decision of whether to reinstate suspended accounts up for a public vote. He tweeted an informal poll which asked Twitter users to choose when to “unsuspend accounts who doxxed my exact location in real-time.”

“According to the poll, 58.7% of voters favored lifting the suspensions immediately over 41.3% of respondents who said Musk should wait seven more days.

“Rupar, whose account was reinstated on Friday, said the suspensions signaled Twitter’s instability.”

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