LIE OF THE WEEK: 10-06-2006
The Radio-Television News Directors Association (RTNDA) in comments filed with the FCC regarding an investigation into the use of "video news releases":
"The investigation has already had a chilling effect on the dissemination of newsworthy information to the public," the Radio-Television News Directors Association (RTNDA) said in comments filed with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), that were then sent to reporters.
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"Viewers have lost access to video that might explain or illustrate the promises of a newly released life-altering drug, or the potentially fatal dangers posed by a common food," the RTNDA said.
THE TRUTH: "Video News Releases" are nothing but pure propaganda. They are not journalism and should never be used in place of journalistic work, even for a portion of the story. This association's comments are a clear indication that the news departments of many local television stations are primarily concerned about saving money by playing these releases and not concerned enough about journalistic integrity. If they are truly worried about viewers having the latest truthful informative news as they indicate, they should invest in their journalists instead of focusing purely on the bottom line.
"The investigation has already had a chilling effect on the dissemination of newsworthy information to the public," the Radio-Television News Directors Association (RTNDA) said in comments filed with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), that were then sent to reporters.
...
"Viewers have lost access to video that might explain or illustrate the promises of a newly released life-altering drug, or the potentially fatal dangers posed by a common food," the RTNDA said.
THE TRUTH: "Video News Releases" are nothing but pure propaganda. They are not journalism and should never be used in place of journalistic work, even for a portion of the story. This association's comments are a clear indication that the news departments of many local television stations are primarily concerned about saving money by playing these releases and not concerned enough about journalistic integrity. If they are truly worried about viewers having the latest truthful informative news as they indicate, they should invest in their journalists instead of focusing purely on the bottom line.
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