by Michael Schwartz on Jun 22, 2013
Why Didn’t NYDaily News Disclose CitiBike Op-Ed Writer’s Bias, Advocacy Hidden
Colin Beavan praised the merits of Citi Bikes, New York City’s controversial new bicycle program, in a recent article for...
Conflict of Interest
by Sydney Smith on Jun 17, 2013
BBC Reporter Adam Kirtley Promoted PR Wife’s Business When Interviewing Students of Her Client
Freelance BBC reporter Adam Kirtley, in effect, promoted his wife's public relations clients when interviewing students at Cranbourne Business and...
by Sydney Smith on Mar 14, 2013
Boston Newspaper Owner’s Daughter-in-Law running for state senate? Does an Ombudsman fix conflict of interest?
The Dorchester Reporter has hired a temporary ombudsman tasked to "review" the weekly Boston newspaper's reporting on a specific election...
by Sydney Smith on Feb 08, 2013
Hukkster dupes NYT, Provides Source, Who (Surprise!) is a Friend of Owner
The name huckster alone should give one pause. And now there's Hukkster, self-described as tracking "your favorite products online and...
by Sydney Smith on Jan 02, 2013
Is Sports Reporter’s Cancer Fundraising a Conflict of Interest?
Local TV sports anchor Randy Shaver and his news director Jane Helmke defended against any possible conflict of interest in...
by Sydney Smith on Dec 01, 2012
Winnipeg Ikea ‘Media Event’ for Journalists, Bloggers Gives Drinks, Foods and ‘Swag Bags’
About 250 Canadian journalists, bloggers, and others took freebies including gift "swag" bags and food from Ikea at an "exclusive...
by Sydney Smith on Nov 29, 2012
Leveson Report Released: Phone Hacking, Transparency, Ethics Standards, Accuracy, Bias, Media Regulation Addressed
A year after the first witness spoke at the Leveson Inquiry into press standards and practices, Lord Justice Brian Leveson...
by Sydney Smith on Nov 25, 2012
3 Chicago Journalists Petitioned for William Cellini, Convicted of Conspiracy, Is it OK?
"Three prominent journalists" sent Judge James Zagel letters backing William Cellini, the Chicago Tribune reported. There were in total 364...
by Sydney Smith on Oct 27, 2012
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Stops Giving Endorsements, Cites Need for Independence
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel won't give political endorsements anymore in order to remain independent, according to Editorial Page Editor David...