Mar 13, 2008
No longer falling for media myths
As media practitioners – journalists, editors, media practitioners, even Public Relations experts – we are best equipped to debunk media myths that might come our way.
We are taught throughout our degrees (hopefully) to understand media trends, to be aware of any spin and sensationalism that goes on in media production today.
Luckily, should you have an off day upon which you might miss such deception on behalf of the media, you can of course refer to media watch (our favourite media watch dog – as they say, everyone loves it until they are on it…).
But even more entertaining is champion of truth Captain Disillusion, who is taking up news editing for the good of the people. Most entertaining, I thought.
Watch the original here. (Yes, it is for real, and yes, it is demoralising that this was considered ‘legitimate news’. Beware.)