1. I don't see how it is ever ok to manipulate photos or videos that accompany reporting. Whether it's altering a magazine photo to make a celebrity appear thin, or photoshopping in more diversity in a college pamphlet, it isn't real. Journalists and reporters should be dedicated to telling the truth, not sensationalizing an issue with an altered photo.
2.I understand that newspapers need readers, and television networks need ratings, but the overexaggeration and hype of headlines is annoying. Sometimes I feel that people may listen to the report, but they find the hype ridiculous. I think if the media actually toned it down, they might be surprised to find some people actually appreciative of it.
3.It always creates a conflict of interest to be accept free gifts from the company your are reporting on. It makes it personal, and I feel it is hard for the reporter to remain objective. It's absolutely ridiculous, and it shouldn't be allowed, but if for some reason a reporter can't afford it, they should be obligated to state in their report that their trip was paid for by the PR company.
4. The media want to report on unusual things, and they know that these outlandish stories will attract people. It's like they said in the video, a reporter gets so attracted to a story that they will do anything to run it. Even if that means ignoring signs that show the story needs more investigating. I think internet news media will be less likely to fall for elaborate hoaxes because on a daily basis there are new internet hoaxes that they need to watch out for. I feel that internet media might be more trained to spot when something is fake. It's hard to say for sure though, it very well might be the opposite.
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