by Sydney Smith on Aug 24, 2011
Filipino Professors call for Tabloid Reform
Filipino news site The Inquirer reported that professors from the University of Philippines Cebu College are calling for the area's...
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by Sydney Smith on Aug 24, 2011
Former New York Times Writer Criticizes Newspaper for 1991 Riot Reporting
A former New York Times reporter criticized the New York Times' reporting on a 1991 Crown Heights, NY murder and...
by Sydney Smith on Aug 24, 2011
What’s in a Name: Reuters Corrects Gadhafi Tweet
Reuters corrected its Aug. 21 news release that Muammar Gaddafi "has been detained" via Twitter. The news outlet's original information suggested...
by Sydney Smith on Aug 23, 2011
Ashton Kutcher’s Editorial & its Thin Disclosure of Investments Won’t be Investigated by FTC
The Federal Trade Commission announced it wouldn't be looking into Ashton Kutcher's editorial for Details magazine, Betabeat reported. As BetaBeat...
by Sydney Smith on Aug 23, 2011
Former Australian News Corp Editor Ita Buttrose Claims Murdoch Told her to Tail Someone
Former editor-in-chief of News Corp-owned the Australian Telegraph Ita Buttrose alleges that Rupert Murdoch recommended she "have someone followed" to...
by Sydney Smith on Aug 22, 2011
Study: NYT, Wash Post Use Fewer Anonymous Sources Now than 40 Years Ago
Are newspapers really using fewer anonymous sources? A recently released study looked into anonymous source use at The New York Times and...
by Sydney Smith on Aug 22, 2011
Toronto Star Apologizes after Fake Quote from Canucks GM in Rick Rypien’s Death Story
The Toronto Star has apologized after publishing a misquote in a news story about Vancouver Canucks player Rick Rypien's death,...
by Sydney Smith on Aug 21, 2011
Why did Portland CBS News have Fabio Read the Weather, Name-Drop Old Spice?
Oregon CBS news affiliate-KOIN 6 had Fabio as its guest meteorologist July 27, Mediaite reported. While there's nothing wrong with...
by Sydney Smith on Aug 21, 2011
Rick Perry Not Married to his Daughter-in-Law, says Guardian Correction
The Guardian corrected its Aug. 9 report on Texas governor Rick Perry's entry into the 2012 U.S. presidential race. According to...
by Sydney Smith on Aug 21, 2011
South African Press Council Calls for New Code of Conduct
The Mail and Guardian, a weekly newspaper based in Johannesburg, reported that South Africa's press council has called for a...