Opportunity for Top Talent The search is on for 2015 Fellows at the Tow-Knight Center for Entrepreneurial Journalism. In this four-month program, the Center helps media innovators–from recent grads to senior-level professionals–launch and grow media startups. What It … read more
Can 2014’s biggest ethical snafu be resolved? … read more
Nashville, TN — “Seek Truth and Report It” — a long-time vital element in most newspaper codes of ethics — has been redefined in terms of 21st century ethical challenges by the Society of Professional Journalists. After months … read more
Halifax, N. S., Canada – July was a banner month for anyone interested in following the latest trends in editorial ethics. That’s when noted educator and media ethicist Stephen J.A. Ward went live with MediaMorals.org. Mixing thoughtful analysis … read more
New York — Some alert B2B publishers have created policies covering sponsored-content procedures – a smart move, considering the ethical confusion that surrounds native advertising programs. And surprising as it may seem, good ideas for designing the policies … read more
At one time or another, most B2B editors have encountered a plagiarism problem. But things are bound to get worse, predicts acknowledged plagiarism authority Jonathan Bailey. His recent blog describing “The Looming Plagiarism Crisis” is must reading. The … read more
B2B top brass can involve editors in marketing activity without undermining integrity concerns. However, they should confine such so-called “dark side” projects to senior level staff. … read more
Here are seven conflicts that top my list. When time allows, please add some of your own experiences. … read more
I love that we’re discussing both these topics: staff evaluation criteria, and advertiser influence in the newsroom. But I’m going to side with my old Wall Street Journal boss Norm Pearlstine – now the chief content officer at … read more
ASBPE has long worked to be a strong voice for editorial ethics. We’ve heightened our activity in response to two things: the economic crisis in publishing has led an unfortunate number of publishers towards unethical practices and the … read more
