Friday Afternoon in the Blogosphere

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Germany's Axel Springer to acquire Politico, Protocol - Star Tribune

TikTok tests longer video, more options for advertisers - Media Post

Gannett’s UK subsidiary charged with publishing ‘anti-English hate’ - Poynter

Is there a reliable standard to measure social media engagement? - Media Post

The Press Also Has Responsibility for the Afghanistan Mess - Second Rough Draft

Building subscriptions through a crisis: The Media Roundup - What's New in Publishing

Taliban fighters beat and whip journalists in Afghanistan - Committee to protect journalists

Postage rate increase will go into effect Aug. 29, Court says - National Newspaper Association

Pulitzer Prize Board awards citation to honor and assist Afghanistan journalism workers - Pulitzer

Philadelphia Inquirer is working to transform its newsroom. Here’s what it’s done in a year - Poynter