Radio Free Asia’s Post

This article makes some good points.

I love the idea of talking about why the topic was important to you. I think especially with data, there a risk of falling into the trap of relying on numbers to tell the story, which of course they can't. You as the journalist have add the human bit back in. And as somebody trying to learn more about social research methods and data visualisation in journalism, this was a lovely piece to read.

Good morning and welcome to the Hoodies News and Views. The response to Issue 12 has been fantastic and thank you to everyone who has read it, shared it, liked it and commented on it! Please continue to share it and help Hoodies really step into popular culture! Not to rest on our laurels and as we continue to push forward we are pretty dam excited to announce the Managing Director of Vino Bambino Marco Singarella is joining the Hoodies team as yet another piece of the Lifestyle/Hospitality section of Hoodies Media. Vino Bambino is an importer and distributor of Italian and Australian wines and Hoodies will be talking regularly talking with Marco about his new releases and projects, awesome having him and his team onboard, welcome! There would be very few people in Australia that have missed what’s been happening in the case of an ex political staffer and defamation proceedings. Now we ain’t going anywhere near any of that but it was interesting today to read the thoughts of legendary TV presenter and journalist Ray Martin about the whole saga. For those of us old enough to remember will think back to when Martin, Wendt, Negus, Leslie et al made up the team at 60 Minutes. Hard hitting gritty journos who went hard at was supposed to be perceived as the truth and as hard hitting no holes barred journalism. Jump forward 30 or so years and current affairs and journalism has changed dramatically. There’s a combination of things going on now in the world of mainstream current affairs and so called journalism. The first is that money drives pretty much all of it, if it sells then it’s in no matter what the moral cost and second is that until now there was a massive audience for it, but is that changing? Are people a bit over the gutter trash? The stories of hookers, drugs and nights on the piss? The answer is yes and no, but while it’s all now a 50/50 bet on what will sell and what won’t the reality is that there is a massive hole in the media landscape for common sense and authenticity. What we’re doing with Hoodies Media is giving people real world views from people with real world experience. We’re not about sensationalism, we’re not about writing something for the sake of it and while we absolutely need money and investment in what we’re we aren’t jumping on the Wolf of Wall Street bandwagon any time soon. Hoodies is that new authenticity, that common sense middle ground and what we’re doing now is the future of New Media! Why Hoodies? Because it matters! www.hoodieshatsnobs.com

It’s surprising how many people and organisations still approach “exclusives” in a very casual way. There is still a misunderstanding of how exclusives work and, as a result, can lead to annoying journalists. Here's what you need to know before you think about doing an '"exclusive": 📣 Non-exclusive exclusive. Giving information to a journalist as an “exclusive” but soon afterwards distributing it to others whose publications come out earlier is not an exclusive. 📉 There is a downside. Clients are often genuinely surprised when it is pointed out that giving an exclusive means it is unlikely any other publication will use the story – and if they do they’ll look for a new angle which could be negative. 🤞 Keeping a promise. A story shouldn’t be promised to a particular journalist in the future. Sometimes there are regulatory reasons it has to be announced more widely (e.g. an ASX listed company), or there’s another party involved. So be careful with promises you can’t keep. 🚛 The story that fell off the back of a truck. Executives don’t always seem to realise that to a journalist, being told “I’ll make sure you get it first” is, to them, the same as promising an exclusive. 👮♀ Stealing ideas. Another mistake organisations can make is when they get a call from a journalist developing a story and thinking to themselves “that’s a good idea – let’s do a release on that”. If a journalist is onto the story first, then they deserve first go at it. 🔎 Finding its place. There is always a place for the occasional exclusive in any ongoing program. Working out the best distribution approach to suit long-term image building aims as well as immediate circumstances and needs, is an important part of any announcement strategy. If you play straight with journalists, then they’ll play fair with you. It’s rarely worthwhile taking a short-term view, and it’s usually best to think of building ongoing coverage, not just a mention tomorrow. #pbcomms #insights #mediarelations #publicrelations #media

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In today's fast-paced digital world, the media plays a powerful role in shaping our perspectives, opinions, and actions. But with this power comes great responsibility—and sometimes, that responsibility isn't upheld. That's why it's crucial to be **media aware** and **demand ethical journalism** from the outlets we trust. 📰 Why Media Awareness? Being media aware means critically evaluating the information we consume. It’s about asking the right questions:  - Is this story well-researched? - Are the sources credible? - Is the reporting fair and balanced? - Does it respect the dignity and rights of those involved? 📢 Push Back on Unethical Reporting When journalists and media outlets fail to meet ethical standards, they not only misinform the public but can also cause real harm. It’s up to all of us to: - Call out biased, sensationalist, or misleading reporting. - Demand transparency in how stories are sourced and presented. - Support outlets and journalists committed to ethical practices. 🙌 Your Voice Matters As consumers, we have the power to shape the media landscape. By supporting ethical journalism and holding those who fall short accountable, we contribute to a more informed, fair, and just society. Let's raise our voices for better media. Share your thoughts on how we can all be more media aware and what steps we can take to ensure journalism remains a force for good. 💬 #MediaAwareness #EthicalJournalism #CriticalThinking #ResponsibleMedia #JournalismMatters

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