AP Abandons 'Associated Press Writer' Byline Style
After more than 80 years, the AP is doing away with the phrase “Associated Press Writer” after a reporter’s name. The name will now be followed by a simpler “Associated Press” only.
Effective Oct. 26, AP’s byline style for most writers will change from …
By JOHN SMITH
Associated Press Writer
… to the more platform-neutral:
By JOHN SMITH
Associated Press
Read the internal memo after the jump…
These days, the byline on an AP story may rightfully belong to a text reporter, a photographer, a videographer or a radio reporter.
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