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Election night will be a further entrenchment of America’s fragmented media environment. Amazon’s first election broadcast is a reminder that there will be many, many choices for election coverage. From the traditional broadcast networks to cable news to streamers, local news stations, radio stations, newspapers, and of course YouTube, X, and more, there are no lack of options. The downside is we run the risk of the public working from difference sources of information. This creates opportunities for disinformation and confusion. In public relations, we have been dealing with these challenges for quite some time. We succeed by engaging with many different outlets, outlets wherever our audiences engage. We also are constantly assessing facts versus opinion. These approaches can benefit the public as well tomorrow night and beyond. https://lnkd.in/g3Frttck

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The day when Republicans, and especially Trump, goes after Fox and other avowedly hard-right conservative broadcast owners for editorial decisions they make in presenting "news", then I'll consider the "public interest" argument. Yes, cable networks are not subject to the kind of regulation allowable under the "public airwaves" theory, but intentional lies and distortions are what they are and if a selective use of "public interest" is used to threaten the licenses of broadcasters Trump selects, then we no longer living in even a sham democracy. Let the FCC under Carr reimpose the "Fairness Doctrine" and let Congress let it stand, and maybe America can restore a bit of integrity to reporting and political coverage across the political and broadcast spectrum; as it should be. https://lnkd.in/eccsGHgX

Facts vs. opinion: Can you tell the difference when you're reading/watching/listening to the news? Personally, I choose news sources that give me the facts. I prefer to form my own opinions. https://lnkd.in/ePv99wDE

If you've worked in the broadcasting or advertising industries, you'd immediately know the SNL skit last night was a red flag: Featuring a political candidate in a broadcast when others are not afforded equal time violates FCC regulations. This can be prosecuted, and since the damage is done and there is no equal time left to give, one would expect an outcome that is both swift and excruciating for the violator, in this case, CNBC. As many know, election integrity and trust in media are major issues today. So, why would NBC do such a thing? Several likely reasons come to mind: 1. They simply don't care about the consequences at any cost. 2. The consequences in terms of fines are too small; there is low chance of suspension; and / or there is low probability any consequences will be inflicted at all. 3. NBC believes it is in a morally superior position to rules and regulations. https://lnkd.in/eNqftFte

Facts vs. opinion: Can you recognize the difference in the news you consume? Media Bias Chart breaks down the difference, using examples from online news and cable TV. By: Beth Heldebrandt https://lnkd.in/g2jKAhDH

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Election season is a critical time for broadcasters. As voters tune in to get the latest updates, television networks face the challenge of delivering accurate, engaging, and timely election results and content. Discover the top 5 ways virtual production can level up your election coverage, from virtual sets to candidate holograms to interactive data visualisation: https://lnkd.in/eaJSQ94A

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With a general election now called, here in the UK many broadcasters and politicians are rallying behind the media bill to hurry it through parliament. Representatives from the BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Channel 5, S4C, STV Group plc, Sky, MG ALBA, and ITN all signed a statement urging politicians to pass the media bill before a change of government. The bill is essential in ensuring domestic broadcasters of TV and Radio here in the UK can remain competitive, holding the big streamers to the same standards as the broadcasters, whilst also ensuring all provide an accessible service that caters for the people. Further reading: https://lnkd.in/eS2Aws-M This bill is hugely important for the future of domestic programming, and if calling a general election is what it takes to speed important legislation through parliament, perhaps we should do it more often. #streaming #ott #media