Online media community divided over new plan requiring websites to register w/Trade Ministry — and Jordan Press Assn.
Year: 2011
Why transparency is not enough: The Case of Mr. Mike
Canadian journalist Ira Basen analyzes the seminal case of prominent tech blogger Mike Arrington to underline the confusing and controversial issue of conflicts of interest among “new media” writers such as bloggers. He argues that their mantra, “transparency is the new objectivity,” has limitations. Stating that you are biased or that you have a conflict of interest may not be enough to produce trustworthy journalism. Maybe neutrality – or having no agenda – is still the best ethical approach to good journalism.
Kenyan editors adopt ethics code to fend off regulation
Editors Guild says media have public interest role, calls on journalists to “embrace professionalism and integrity.”
Sex, lies, and media ethics
A 17-year old schoolgirl alleges sex with married football promoter, later denies. Now, media are finally refusing to follow the bizarre story.
Not as simple as it seems: Media grapple with congressional indiscretion
As congressman’s reputation disintegrates, media outlets consider motive, verification, politics
Serbian admission shines light on govt’ propaganda
In a rare disclosure, broadcast outfit RTS admits shilling for “Serbian war machine of the 1990s”
When does a tax audit constitute censorship?
Journalists in Georgia worry that govt. audit of MediaPalitra was reaction to critical coverage
The Future of News Over Noise
As chief of strategy for Al Jazeera in the Americas, Tony Burman holds a unique perspective on partisanship in American media. He delivered a riveting keynote speech at CJE’s 2011 conference, taking broadcast media to task for being an echo chamber for conflict and division.
Journalist describes media alliance with military
Media’s role in coups under spotlight as veteran journalist makes confessions
Media grapple with ethics of Schwarzenegger coverage
When a child is involved, coverage of celebrity scandals gets complicated