by Sydney Smith on Jun 27, 2011
Ghana Media Advised on Sensationalism, Crime Reporting, Media Ownership
A UN ambassador warned Ghana media outlets against reporting sensational headlines and crime stories, daily Ghana newspaper the Daily Guide...
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by Sydney Smith on Jun 26, 2011
Daily Caller Clarifies after Reporting Anderson Cooper Satire Comments as News
CNN's Anderson Cooper criticized the Daily Caller for seriously reporting his satirical comments about 51-year-old actor Doug Hutchinson who recently married...
by Sydney Smith on Jun 26, 2011
Helensburgh Advertiser: Example of a Good Newspaper Correction?
The Guardian's Roy Greenslade highlighted a good example of a newspaper correction. Weekly Scottish newspaper, The Helensburgh Advertiser, incorrectly reported...
by Sydney Smith on Jun 26, 2011
Washington Post Apologizes for Tweet Calling on Readers to Buy Newspaper
The Washington Post apologized for its tweet asking readers to buy the newspaper, TBD reported. The Washington Post's PostLocal Twitter account...
by Sydney Smith on Jun 26, 2011
James Risen: Bush Administration Harassed, Spied on Me
New York Times reporter James Risen has "filed a 22-page affidavit" alleging the U.S. government has harassed and spied on...
by Sydney Smith on Jun 25, 2011
WBRC Fox TV News Hoaxed by Viewer Submitted Fish Photo
An Alabama Fox TV news station was hoaxed by a viewer who submitted a photo as a prank in honor...
by Sydney Smith on Jun 25, 2011
Hackers Attack News International’s Servers After UK Sun Reported About Them?
Editor & Publisher reported that News International's servers were "attacked" June 23 by hackers. The attack reportedly was "in retaliation"...
by Sydney Smith on Jun 25, 2011
Kim Kardashian Crosses Street: This is News?
Tabloid Watch criticized the Daily Mail for writing a suggestive story about Kim Kardashian, a reality TV star who has...
by Sydney Smith on Jun 25, 2011
One Super-Sized Correction on Gay Rights Activist Nikolai Alekseyev
The New York Times issued a lengthy correction to its June 17 profile on Russian gay rights campaigner Nikolai Alekseyev....
by Sydney Smith on Jun 24, 2011
Former AOL Writer Oliver Miller Alleges Ethical Issues at AOL
Oliver Miller, a former AOL TV writer, alleged unethical practices at AOL in an online column for The Faster Times,...