Newsroom managers apparently aren't making it clear what is acceptable and what isn't. Their employees complain about colleagues who are fabricating quotes or sources, accepting freebies, having relationships with people they cover and many other questionable practices. Guidelines are rarely written and enforcement is uneven, they say, leading to confusion and resentment. They also are concerned about the increasing corporatization of newspapers and the ethics and standards of their bosses' bosses.
You can also order hard copies of this publication. You only pay the cost of shipping.
Please contact Kevin Ward, kevin-ward@northwestern.edu, 847-467-7690.
Tomorrow's media organizations are being built today. Will you be left behind?
The Media Executive Leadership Program is an intensive two-week program that will give you the ideas and tools to lead your company into the future. Learn about it here.
Media Executive Leadership Program
July 18 to 29, 2011
Hold these dates
Sept. 27-29, 2010 McCormick Scholars Biennial Symposium, James Allen Center, Northwestern University.
Sept. 28-Oct. 1, 2010 McCormick Fellows Fall Forum, James Allen Center, Northwestern University.
July 18-29, 2011 Media Executive Leadership Program, James Allen Center, Northwestern University. Details here.
Contact Mike Smith for more about MMC engagements.