March 11, 2010 •
Ethics and Quality •
by Stephan Russ-Mohl
This time it’s Ryszard Kapuscinski. Biographer Artur Domoslawski discovered evidence that Ryszard Kapuscinski, perhaps the most famous Polish reporter of the 20th century, sugarcoated parts of his autobiography. Contrary to statements...
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March 10, 2010 •
Ethics and Quality •
by Tina Bettels
Daniela Kraus of Medienhaus Wien discusses media accountability, media ethics and innovations in Austrian journalism. Q: Are there successful examples of media accountability in Austria? It would be easier to mention examples that have...
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March 4, 2010 •
Digital News, Ethics and Quality •
by Kate Nacy
Study analyzes distinction between newspapers and online news. Hoping to shed light on what newspaper readers stand to lose or gain by moving online, Scott Maier, a researcher and professor of journalism at the University of Oregon’s...
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March 4, 2010 •
Ethics and Quality •
by Tina Bettels
Interview with Heikki Heikkilä, Journalism Research and Development Centre, University of Tampere Q: Are there successful examples of media accountability in Finland? A: Finland is known for its established media accountability systems....
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March 4, 2010 •
Ethics and Quality •
by Kate Nacy
Media accountability is increasingly important, especially in times of increasing media concentration. Twelve research teams have formed with the collective aim of examining the state of media accountability in Europe over the next three...
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February 23, 2010 •
Ethics and Quality, Media Economics •
by Kate Nacy
Media Privatization and the Spread of Foreign Ownership in East Central Europe “Denationalization and privatization are among the fundamental prerequisites for the development of new (democratic) media systems. Nearly a half century...
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February 21, 2010 •
Media Economics •
by Stephan Russ-Mohl
After the collateral damage caused by free papers, a surge towards media concentration. Recently, a normally sedate Switzerland gained unusual media attention, not only due to data theft and banking secrecy, but with the help of Ghedafi...
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February 17, 2010 •
Media and Politics, Newsroom Management •
by Kate Nacy
Associated Press agrees to high quota for daily news stories. A deal with Yahoo Finance requires the wire service to produce 500 news stories daily, a figure weighing heavily on reporters, inspiring anxiety and encouraging the production...
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February 16, 2010 •
Newsroom Management •
by Kate Nacy
Study finds female journalists more likely to hit the road. A study conducted by Scott Reinardy of the University of Kansas finds women more likely than men to leave newspaper careers. Published in the Newspaper Research Journal, the...
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