Journalists have found a new way to screw up their election coverage: Knowing about Joe Biden’s frailty but keeping quiet about it. #2024election #USmedia
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YES! "A well-prepared interview strategy, with a line of questions pointing in a clear direction and backed by evidence, offers the public three tangible benefits: It creates clarity rather than confusion, reveals more about the politician & makes it harder to lie." And more great advice.
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The LA Times asked me how the press should cover the coming presidential election. You know, with a leading candidate who continually makes stuff up, repeats falsehoods and is facing 90-plus indictments. And the press is still baffled about what to do. Here's what I offered: https://lnkd.in/gB7tVjum
Opinion: How not to cover Donald Trump's bizarre 2024 campaign for president
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As the next presidential debate of the 2024 election nears, the role of journalists in shaping public perception is more crucial than ever. Thomas E. Patterson highlights that the real challenge for news outlets is to capture the entirety of the debate, not just its most sensational moments. Debates often emphasize style over substance, but it's up to the media to provide a comprehensive view that helps voters understand the candidates' positions and leadership styles. Learn about how journalists shape public perception from The Journalist's Resource: https://lnkd.in/e-TuR4MB #PoliticalReporting
Election Beat 2020: How journalists influence the public’s response to presidential debates
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Three great rules that can apply to many stories. Re: rule 3 - correct, journalists should not assume HOWEVER journalists can uncover what is/will be important to viewers and share it. That is how this works…
A reminder for journalists: Most U.S. adults probably can't name the Speaker of the House. Most of them (depending on who your audience is) are not breathlessly waiting for Congressional updates — today or any other day. That doesn't mean journalists shouldn't cover what's going on in Congress. It does mean we should: 1. Know our audience and what they are looking for from us. 2. Meet people where they are with contextual, explanatory coverage. 3. When it comes time for elections, focus coverage on what people say is important to them, not what journalists assume is important to everyone.
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Pleased to share an article I wrote for the Poynter Institute which was published today! The article surrounds my work with Phillip Arceneaux, Osama Albishri, Nader Dagher, and Spiro Kiousis on the issues and moral language used by the presidential candidates and media during the 2020 US election. Read it below! https://lnkd.in/ehSEJRGf
2020 election coverage was rife with authoritarian language, study finds - Poynter
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The State Department used the CIA to infiltrate social media platforms to KILL FREE SPEECH. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) used 5 months prior to 2020 election as a ‘back door’ agency to delegitimize resistance (truth) to mail in ballots used to rig elections in favor of the Deep State Biden/Obama regime. 2016 marked beginning of civil war when Trump won election because he treaded on the Deep State Clinton establishment and George W Bush’s collaborative stronghold over the Republican Party. "Mike Benz, a former State Department official and cyber expert, delved into the concerning trend of government weaponization and censorship during his interview. He highlighted the risk of the government manipulating information and stifling free speech, particularly targeting conservatives. Benz questioned potential U.S. involvement in aiding Brazil's censorship efforts and speculated on whether social media platforms collaborate with intelligence agencies to influence public opinion and elections. "Moreover, he drew attention to the Netflix series "Octopus Murders," which illustrates government intrusion (State Department and CIA) and the repercussions faced by journalists investigating sensitive matters. Benz raised concerns about the military-industrial-congressional complex and its implications for civil liberties. The discussion also touched on the motives behind censorship, especially regarding COVID-19, big Pharma, and the 2020 election. Benz questioned the government's motivations for suppressing discourse on these topics and the broader implications for democratic principles. To stay informed, Benz encouraged listeners to follow him on social media platforms." https://lnkd.in/eUqhabfM
🚨BREAKING🚨Deep State ALREADY RIGGING The Election Against Trump Explained!
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Are we heading towards a major misinformation crisis in the upcoming election period? In this overview, we take a look at the various risk factors, and the measures platforms are taking to maximize voter integrity. #SocialMedia
Social Media Misinformation Looks Set to Be a Major Risk in Upcoming Political Campaign
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A really good analysis of the change in psychology within the Labour Party. They have grasped the potential of a partnership with productive businesses who don’t want special favours or government cash but just consistent goals and a stable reguatory environment. #industrialstrategy #tradepolicy #fiscalpolicy #renewableenergy #corporategovernance Labour Business Relations Labour Business The Industry Forum
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The media Q&A at the Labour Business Conference today marked an interesting change in the power dynamic. The party's more confident stance with national journalists and focus on direct engagement could see it win this general election
View from Labour’s Business Conference: Confidence, no complacency and a re-contracting of its relationship with mainstream media could see it win the general election — SARAH WADDINGTON CBE
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In today's digital landscape, characterized by the proliferation of misinformation on social media, we face a serious threat to the integrity of democratic processes worldwide. Andrew Hutchinson's recent piece underscores this challenge and warns of the growing risks posed to political campaigns. From foreign interference to the use of AI-generated content, the tactics are diverse and demand a comprehensive response. In this context, legacy media plays a pivotal role in the fight against misinformation. With their years of experience in research and reporting, they provide verified information and serve as a counterbalance to false or misleading content on social media. Investigative reporting and journalistic ethics enable them to deliver informed analyses and initiate critical discussions. However, the challenge remains to strike the right balance between freedom of expression and protection against misinformation. Elon Musk's stance on unrestricted freedom of speech raises important questions about how we can ensure that public discourse is guided by facts rather than manipulated information. Overall, it is crucial that we remain vigilant as a society, strengthen our media literacy, and promote critical thinking. Only by doing so can we safeguard the foundations of our democratic societies and successfully address the challenges of misinformation. #MediaLiteracy #CriticalThinking #Democracy
Are we heading towards a major misinformation crisis in the upcoming election period? In this overview, we take a look at the various risk factors, and the measures platforms are taking to maximize voter integrity. #SocialMedia
Social Media Misinformation Looks Set to Be a Major Risk in Upcoming Political Campaign
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5 tips for spotting and debunking disinformation this election year https://lnkd.in/e5a3JZdM #Disinformation #Misinformation #SocialMedia
5 tips for spotting and debunking disinformation this election year
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And so we kick off our June theme at the magazine of... wait for it, 'I don't do politics'. Although it's highly likely we're all going to 'do politics' for the next month, at least in the UK. We came up with this theme months ago, but it feels even more relevant now, in the UK and US and other parts of the world. https://lnkd.in/enzRsfqQ #politics #magazine #media #marketing
I DON'T DO POLITICS... this is our theme for June. In 2004 the UK’s Electoral Commission ran an ad called ‘I don’t do politics’, intended to show how it affects all aspects of society, and to ignore it would be to one’s own detriment. In January Al Jazeera ran an article on ‘the year of elections’, and asked ‘if 2024 is democracy’s biggest test ever?’ So for June we explore political and public sector marketing and how, by extension, it impacts the media and the people. To kick off our theme we have articles from Kevin Chesters on Thatcher and the 1979 general election, Josh Mcloughlin, PhD on what brands can learn from political marketing, Richard Shotton on questions and effective headlines, Jenni Romaniuk on re-thinking political advertising, and Becks Collins (he/they) wondering where all the Pride campaigns have gone. We also asked Simon Gregory, Alice P., Hanni Bateman, Laurent Simon and Chris Woodward whether political slogans need a rebrand. Finally, to go with our theme, we have a playlist curated by Becks Collins (he/they). You can find articles, interviews, the playlist, comment pieces and more (on our June theme) throughout the month, here: https://lnkd.in/e3CXGaqW (Editor's note: we actually came up with this theme months ago, way before the news of a UK snap election in July. But it's funny how things turn out.) #politics #marketing #media #magazine #brands #society #government #people #publicsector
I Don't Do Politics - MediaCat
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