Saeed Ahmed
@saeedahmed.bsky.social
VP of News for Digital Platforms, AP | Ex-BBC, NPR, CNN | Loves:🏃🏾♂️🎸📸 | 🇧🇩🇺🇸| Here to help underrepresented journos: http://calendly.com/ahmed_saeed
The Associated Press wins reinstatement to White House events.
“Under the 1st Amendment, if the Government opens its doors to some journalists …it cannot then shut those doors to other journalists because of their viewpoints.”
apnews.com/article/trum...
“Under the 1st Amendment, if the Government opens its doors to some journalists …it cannot then shut those doors to other journalists because of their viewpoints.”
apnews.com/article/trum...
AP wins reinstatement to White House events after judge rules government can’t bar its journalists
A federal judge has ordered the White House to restore The Associated Press’ full access to cover presidential events.
apnews.com
April 8, 2025 at 9:32 PM
The Associated Press wins reinstatement to White House events.
“Under the 1st Amendment, if the Government opens its doors to some journalists …it cannot then shut those doors to other journalists because of their viewpoints.”
apnews.com/article/trum...
“Under the 1st Amendment, if the Government opens its doors to some journalists …it cannot then shut those doors to other journalists because of their viewpoints.”
apnews.com/article/trum...
The AP has filed suit to defend its independence from govt. control: “The Constitution does not allow the government to control speech. Allowing such government control and retaliation to stand is a threat to every American’s freedom." apnews.com/article/ap-l...
AP sues 3 Trump administration officials, citing freedom of speech
The Associated Press is suing three Trump administration officials over access to presidential events.
apnews.com
February 21, 2025 at 9:37 PM
The AP has filed suit to defend its independence from govt. control: “The Constitution does not allow the government to control speech. Allowing such government control and retaliation to stand is a threat to every American’s freedom." apnews.com/article/ap-l...
Helping w/ the digital transformation at the AP has been fun & fulfilling.
In 2024:
- we grew our traffic to @apnews.com 37% YoY
- 76% of users were new
- SimilarWeb ranked us the 4th fastest growing site in the world.
If you aren't on @apnews.com, come check us out.
In 2024:
- we grew our traffic to @apnews.com 37% YoY
- 76% of users were new
- SimilarWeb ranked us the 4th fastest growing site in the world.
If you aren't on @apnews.com, come check us out.
January 23, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Helping w/ the digital transformation at the AP has been fun & fulfilling.
In 2024:
- we grew our traffic to @apnews.com 37% YoY
- 76% of users were new
- SimilarWeb ranked us the 4th fastest growing site in the world.
If you aren't on @apnews.com, come check us out.
In 2024:
- we grew our traffic to @apnews.com 37% YoY
- 76% of users were new
- SimilarWeb ranked us the 4th fastest growing site in the world.
If you aren't on @apnews.com, come check us out.
Photographic proof that this dog LOOOVES snow! ❄️🌨️☃️
January 7, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Photographic proof that this dog LOOOVES snow! ❄️🌨️☃️
Spotted outside a plant shop in Jersey City.
January 1, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Spotted outside a plant shop in Jersey City.
Please share with your networks
🚨 JOB ALERT 🚨
Deputy director of digital and social video, APNews.com
In this very critical role, you'll manage a global team of video creators and curators.
careers.ap.org/job/New-York...
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🚨 JOB ALERT 🚨
Deputy director of digital and social video, APNews.com
In this very critical role, you'll manage a global team of video creators and curators.
careers.ap.org/job/New-York...
(1/3)
December 19, 2024 at 5:16 PM
Please share with your networks
🚨 JOB ALERT 🚨
Deputy director of digital and social video, APNews.com
In this very critical role, you'll manage a global team of video creators and curators.
careers.ap.org/job/New-York...
(1/3)
🚨 JOB ALERT 🚨
Deputy director of digital and social video, APNews.com
In this very critical role, you'll manage a global team of video creators and curators.
careers.ap.org/job/New-York...
(1/3)
Today’s Washington Post crossword puzzle is sending you a clear message: @apnews.com is your source for trustworthy journalism.
December 11, 2024 at 10:24 PM
Today’s Washington Post crossword puzzle is sending you a clear message: @apnews.com is your source for trustworthy journalism.
Pls share
🚨Job (and internships) alert🚨
If you’re an early-career journalist, or someone still in school, we have some great opportunities (one full-time, and a couple of internships)
A 🧵(1/4)
🚨Job (and internships) alert🚨
If you’re an early-career journalist, or someone still in school, we have some great opportunities (one full-time, and a couple of internships)
A 🧵(1/4)
November 22, 2024 at 5:41 PM
Pls share
🚨Job (and internships) alert🚨
If you’re an early-career journalist, or someone still in school, we have some great opportunities (one full-time, and a couple of internships)
A 🧵(1/4)
🚨Job (and internships) alert🚨
If you’re an early-career journalist, or someone still in school, we have some great opportunities (one full-time, and a couple of internships)
A 🧵(1/4)
Homeward bound ✈️🇧🇩🥹
November 22, 2024 at 5:13 AM
Homeward bound ✈️🇧🇩🥹
Why was I making that face? 🤷🏽♂️
November 20, 2024 at 2:24 AM
Why was I making that face? 🤷🏽♂️
Top news sites collectively received fewer visits on Tuesday and Wednesday of the 2024 US election than they did on those days in 2020. The exception? APNews.com 💪🏾
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November 15, 2024 at 2:05 PM
Top news sites collectively received fewer visits on Tuesday and Wednesday of the 2024 US election than they did on those days in 2020. The exception? APNews.com 💪🏾
pressgazette.co.uk/north-americ...
pressgazette.co.uk/north-americ...
My X follower count vs Bluesky follower count.
Hoo boy, long way to go. 🤞🏾
Hoo boy, long way to go. 🤞🏾
November 14, 2024 at 1:37 AM
My X follower count vs Bluesky follower count.
Hoo boy, long way to go. 🤞🏾
Hoo boy, long way to go. 🤞🏾
Excited for the launch on Monday of the AP’s weekly politics newsletter, Ground Game. What makes ours different? For one thing we have a presence in all 50 states. For another, we are *the* go-to source for election calls.
I hope you sign up: tinyurl.com/APGroundGame
I hope you sign up: tinyurl.com/APGroundGame
December 2, 2023 at 8:17 PM
Excited for the launch on Monday of the AP’s weekly politics newsletter, Ground Game. What makes ours different? For one thing we have a presence in all 50 states. For another, we are *the* go-to source for election calls.
I hope you sign up: tinyurl.com/APGroundGame
I hope you sign up: tinyurl.com/APGroundGame
Today’s Morning Wire, where we asked readers what they’re thankful for, warmed my ❤️
If you aren’t subscribed to the newsletter yet, change that. tinyurl.com/APNewsletters.
If you aren’t subscribed to the newsletter yet, change that. tinyurl.com/APNewsletters.
November 23, 2023 at 2:58 PM
Today’s Morning Wire, where we asked readers what they’re thankful for, warmed my ❤️
If you aren’t subscribed to the newsletter yet, change that. tinyurl.com/APNewsletters.
If you aren’t subscribed to the newsletter yet, change that. tinyurl.com/APNewsletters.
In the early days of the Russia-Ukraine war as troops advanced into Mariupol, AP’s Mstyslav Chernov stayed behind — among the last international journos.
His harrowing doc “20 Days in Mariupol” premieres on PBS tonight. It’s a powerful testament to the bravery of those who bring history to light
His harrowing doc “20 Days in Mariupol” premieres on PBS tonight. It’s a powerful testament to the bravery of those who bring history to light
November 21, 2023 at 2:24 PM
In the early days of the Russia-Ukraine war as troops advanced into Mariupol, AP’s Mstyslav Chernov stayed behind — among the last international journos.
His harrowing doc “20 Days in Mariupol” premieres on PBS tonight. It’s a powerful testament to the bravery of those who bring history to light
His harrowing doc “20 Days in Mariupol” premieres on PBS tonight. It’s a powerful testament to the bravery of those who bring history to light
Andre 3000’s first new album in 17 years is a collection of improvised instrumentals on a flute — and the song titles are something else!! 🤣
November 18, 2023 at 1:16 AM
Andre 3000’s first new album in 17 years is a collection of improvised instrumentals on a flute — and the song titles are something else!! 🤣
Every election night since 1848, the AP has tallied millions of ballots and determined who won.
This is my first time watching it all happen in real-time and in person -- and it's fascinating.
You can read about it here: apnews.com/article/2022...
... and follow our coverage on APNews.com
This is my first time watching it all happen in real-time and in person -- and it's fascinating.
You can read about it here: apnews.com/article/2022...
... and follow our coverage on APNews.com
November 8, 2023 at 3:10 AM
Every election night since 1848, the AP has tallied millions of ballots and determined who won.
This is my first time watching it all happen in real-time and in person -- and it's fascinating.
You can read about it here: apnews.com/article/2022...
... and follow our coverage on APNews.com
This is my first time watching it all happen in real-time and in person -- and it's fascinating.
You can read about it here: apnews.com/article/2022...
... and follow our coverage on APNews.com
Wait, is that guy playing a LEAF as a flute? Why, yes he is!
(The whole performance is 🔥)
https://youtu.be/a7V9bUwc4cU
(The whole performance is 🔥)
https://youtu.be/a7V9bUwc4cU
youtu.be
August 14, 2023 at 8:31 AM
Wait, is that guy playing a LEAF as a flute? Why, yes he is!
(The whole performance is 🔥)
https://youtu.be/a7V9bUwc4cU
(The whole performance is 🔥)
https://youtu.be/a7V9bUwc4cU
I’m fascinated — and always impressed — by the way an organization’s ideals are reflected in their job descriptions. I found this one line from Vox especially noteworthy.
August 9, 2023 at 4:59 PM
I’m fascinated — and always impressed — by the way an organization’s ideals are reflected in their job descriptions. I found this one line from Vox especially noteworthy.
This makes me happy 🙌🏾
APNews is the second fastest-growing news site in the world.
https://pressgazette.co.uk/media-audience-and-business-data/media_metrics/most-popular-websites-news-world-monthly-2/
APNews is the second fastest-growing news site in the world.
https://pressgazette.co.uk/media-audience-and-business-data/media_metrics/most-popular-websites-news-world-monthly-2/
August 8, 2023 at 12:47 PM
This makes me happy 🙌🏾
APNews is the second fastest-growing news site in the world.
https://pressgazette.co.uk/media-audience-and-business-data/media_metrics/most-popular-websites-news-world-monthly-2/
APNews is the second fastest-growing news site in the world.
https://pressgazette.co.uk/media-audience-and-business-data/media_metrics/most-popular-websites-news-world-monthly-2/
Basically, I’m going to keep posting the same content on BlueSky, Threads and X — until we all land on one platform.
August 5, 2023 at 1:15 PM
Basically, I’m going to keep posting the same content on BlueSky, Threads and X — until we all land on one platform.
Beach reads don’t get better than this.
Yes, it’s another book with an unreliable, unlikable, pill-popping, alcoholic, delusional narrator. But boy, is it entertaining. And that’s never a word you use for a story about stalking.
Yes, it’s another book with an unreliable, unlikable, pill-popping, alcoholic, delusional narrator. But boy, is it entertaining. And that’s never a word you use for a story about stalking.
August 5, 2023 at 1:11 PM
Beach reads don’t get better than this.
Yes, it’s another book with an unreliable, unlikable, pill-popping, alcoholic, delusional narrator. But boy, is it entertaining. And that’s never a word you use for a story about stalking.
Yes, it’s another book with an unreliable, unlikable, pill-popping, alcoholic, delusional narrator. But boy, is it entertaining. And that’s never a word you use for a story about stalking.
This is a spectacular insult a la “Bless his heart” 😭
August 5, 2023 at 1:11 PM
This is a spectacular insult a la “Bless his heart” 😭