Our blog is maintained by Media Angers Audience with Pictures of Trayvon Martin’s Dead Body
For the past few weeks, coverage of the George Zimmerman trial has dominated the media, months after the shooting death of 17-year old Trayvon Martin. After hearing closing arguments today, the all-female jury began deliberations. While waiting to hear a … Continue reading
Journalists Against Journalism; Reporters take issue with government surveillance
The Edward Snowden story has made headlines across nearly every news outlet across the globe, but the latest story doesn’t have to do with his asylum or the government’s attempt to prosecute. Reporters and news organizations have taken this opportunity … Continue reading
Chicago Sun Times Lays Off Entire Photo Staff
In an ironic and fateful twist, the Chicago Sun-Times laid off its entire photo staff just hours after printing the obituary of famed photojournalist Bob Kotalik who spent his entire career at the paper. The news first began to circulate … Continue reading
When Freedom of The Press Isn’t Upheld; Response to AP Phone Tapping Scandal
The sanctity of a journalist’s sources is what allows reporters to delve into a story to find the most compelling and interesting aspects to bring to life. It can be a morally difficult path to follow, gathering information on sensitive … Continue reading
How The Media Failed During The Boston Marathon Bombing Coverage
In a digital age where more people are turning to their ‘smart’ devices for quick news, it raises the question of whether the age-old convention of getting the story first is most important, or waiting until you have all of … Continue reading
Tumblr abruptly cancels Storyboard project, entire editorial team gets the boot
After experiencing a record high amount of traffic over the past year it comes as a surprise to most that the social media company – which has lagged behind other platforms since its inception in 2007, is shaking things up. … Continue reading
Mixing Art and Journalism – How Publications Are Using Storytelling in News
In a competitive news environment, many publications are looking for opportunities to distinguish their product from the other outlets that are reporting similar if not the exact same news. These publications are looking to more creative avenues to disseminate stories … Continue reading
Berkshire Hathaway Spends Millions on Dailies
The print industry may be lagging with a recent study showing an extreme decrease in jobs in the industry in the past decade alone, but that hasn’t stopped one man from investing millions. Over the past 15 months, Berkshire Hathaway … Continue reading
