Tag: Journalism
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Coming Soon: Major Changes in the Broadcast TV Industry
We’re about to see a major shift in broadcast TV unlike anything we’ve seen before. Big statement, but it’s true if a few things fall into place. While radio consolidated years ago, letting big ownership groups control a significant number of stations in a marketplace, the FCC has limited anyone…
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Why Do People Pay for Live Television? News.
We’ve heard so much about cord-cutting in the past few years. As streaming has increased, broadband-only homes are on the rise and now make up as much as 37% of homes, according to Kagan. If you’re wondering why those still paying for satellite or cable haven’t joined the cord-cutter movement,…
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Views on Media: Starkly Divided Along Political Lines
Americans largely believe that the news media is getting them the information they need, present accurate information, work for the benefit of the public, and are helping the country. Pew Research Center Study 59% believe the news media is getting the information they need 49% believe the information is largely…
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Senators Ask for Relief for Journalists Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
“Local news is in a state of crisis,” said a letter written by a group of 19 Senators in a letter to Senate leadership. The senators warn that the widespread impact of the COVID-19 pandemic – including plummeting advertising revenue – could decimate local and regional news outlets even as…
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Trust in News Sources: The Great Political Divide
Americans may be more polarized than ever when it comes to news about politics. While that may not be a shocker, we now have hard data to show just how it plays out and the differences between party affiliation and trust in news organizations. The research from Pew Research Center…
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In this era of “Fake News,” TV News is still rated as most accurate by all parties
Despite all the cries about fake news, and people’s concerns, there’s one place they still trust for the most accurate political information: Television. All parties to the political debate are concerned about the amount of fake news on social media, according to a survey done by the Video Advertising Bureau.…
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YouTube highlighting news, investing $25m in journalism grants
YouTube is committing $25m to fund video news operations in what it calls an effort to support “the future of news in online video.” Investment Details SOURCE: YouTube blog Expertise. We’re establishing a working group with news organizations and experts from around the world to help us develop new product features,…
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The Implosion of Trust in the United States
Each year, Edelman publishes its Trust Barometer, tracking the level of trust people have in various institutions in countries all over the world. The results from the 2018 survey show stunning changes. Much of it is downright scary on one hand. On the other hand, it might explain exactly where…
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Is Facebook looking at moving media content out of the news feed?
Facebook is thinking, apparently, about moving Page feeds out of the newsfeed everybody sees and moving them to a new Explore Feed that’s buried under the More menu on the mobile site. That means publishers and media companies that have spent years building an audience and gotten hooked on using…
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We’ve got work to do: Majority of public thinks media is biased
Media folks, we’ve got a lot of work to do. The general public now believe overwhelmingly that news organizations are biases and subject to partisan agendas. We used to joke in newsrooms that if we had both Democrats and Republicans calling to complain about our story, we were probably OK,…
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The difference between NATIONAL news reporting and LOCAL News reporting? Trust.
With all the talk about fake news and how much the public doesn’t believe journalists, it’s important to note that there’s a huge difference in how people view NATIONAL news media versus LOCAL news media. The local folks live and work in your community, go to church there, shop at…
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We’re hiring serious journalists to do the important stories
Have you become disillusioned with the TV news business? Tired of the fluff and happy talk? We want serious, experienced reporters that are willing to take on the tough stories, dig deeper, and do the important journalism our town deserves. Here’s the kicker: We’re willing to pay for experience. If…
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Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press
I put this up right outside my office door to remind everybody who walks into our TV station how important it is that journalists do their job. The Bill of Rights warrants Congress shall make no law abridging the Freedom of Speech, or of the Press. The founders saw journalists…
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Who’s more truthful: Trump or the media?
If this isn’t a wake up call for the media, I don’t know what is. A Spring 2017 poll from Emerson College shows the nation is split on the job President Trump is doing: 48% of registered voters approve of the job he’s doing, versus the 47% that disapprove. It’s…
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President-Elect Trump slips the press pool twice; media goes crazy
Media folks fight with each other every day. They’ll do all sorts of things to beat their competition. So, when 18 media organizations get together to unite on a common goal, it might make you wonder what they’re all worried about. It appears they are worried about President-elect Donald Trump’s…
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Turkish government jails hundreds of journalists, shuts down 170 TV and newspaper companies
If you work in journalism, be thankful you’re not working in Turkey. Journalism there is under attack at unprecedented levels. The government has forced the closure of more than 170 broadcasters, newspapers, magazine and media-related companies. Courts have ordered censorship of more than 30 news websites. The government has revokes…
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Google News adds Fact Checking to top stories
In the world of social media and online aggregation, the one thing that is most rare is truth. Every day I come across stories and posts that stretch the truth or obliterate it completely. I believe it’s a big part of why the trust in media in general has plummeted…
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How do you know what you’re seeing is real?
Breaking News! At the local TV station, they roll out a microwave live truck, a reporter and photographer, light up the studio, get the anchors in place, and bring in the control room crew. 7 or 8 people, a million dollars’ worth of equipment, and 10–15 minutes later, you’re on…
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Standing up for the First Amendment in the Digital Age
Make no mistake. The First Amendment has been under attack for some time now. The problem is the will to fight seems to be waning as news organizations too often don’t have the resources, or money, to fight the battles. Add to that a new generation of digital journalists and…
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