by Corinne Segal on Jun 15, 2011
Poynter’s Julie Moos: “Checkbook journalism” makes media less credible
Julie Moos, director of Poynter Online and Poynter Publications, argued that paying sources under the guise of "licensing fees" is...
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by Sydney Smith on Jun 14, 2011
Media Watchdog Apologizes 20 Years Later for Accusing TV Reporter Angela Pearman of Faking Interview
Australian Broadcasting Corp.'s Media Watch program apologized in early June to Angela Pearman, a newscaster, for accusing her in 1991...
by Sydney Smith on Jun 14, 2011
ABC News Producer Chris Cuomo Defends Paying $ for Weiner Gate Photos
In an interview with Howard Kurtz on CNN's Reliable Sources, ABC News' Chris Cuomo defended his network's decision to pay...
by Sydney Smith on Jun 14, 2011
Pakistani Journalists Told to be Responsible
At a Pakistani seminar, journalists were advised to be responsible in reporting on "the deteriorating security situation," English-language Pakistani newspaper...
by Sydney Smith on Jun 14, 2011
Toronto Star Public Editor on Identifying the Homeless
The Toronto Star's public editor, Kathy English, took up the issue of describing the homeless as "street people" in a...
by Sydney Smith on Jun 14, 2011
Chicago Sun-Times Music Critic Fired for Fake Info in Glee! Live Review
The Chicago Tribune reported that Paige Wiser was fired from the Chicago Sun-Times after faking part of her review of Glee!...
by Sydney Smith on Jun 13, 2011
Maldives Media Orgs Criticize Magazine for Undercover Brothel Report
The Maldives Media Council (MCC) and Maldives Journalists Association have both criticized the Sun magazine and its website for its undercover...
by Sydney Smith on Jun 13, 2011
Canadian TV Station’s Krista Erickson ‘Bullies’ Dancer in Interview?
The Canadian TV news station Sun TV and its reporter Krista Erickson have been slammed for Erickson's June 1 interview of...
by Sydney Smith on Jun 12, 2011
Australian TV News Program Busted for Photoshopping Headstone Image
Australian Broadcasting Corporation's MediaWatch program (and accompanying website) detailed an error with Today Tonight's report on a "commemorative plaque given to...