Archive for the ‘media exploitation’ Category

Suspended indefinitely?

If only we were all famous enough to bash our ex’s to the world.  I have to admit, it would feel pretty good to stab those relationship cheaters, liars, and lazy mama’s boys where it counts — across national headlines!  But I would like to think if it was going to jeopardize my career … [...]

Managing the Media: SpinSpotter Targets Bias

Can software spot bias and inaccuracies in news stories? Todd Herman is determined to prove this is possible. The former radio talk-show host/Microsoft executive unveils a beta version of SpinSpotter today at a technology showcase in San Diego.

Obama’s Body Man Was Not A Premature Mistake

News organizations often prepare stories in anticipation of something occurring so they can be the first to leak breaking news. Well, the Los Angeles Times made a premature mistake by going live and announcing that Barack Obama actually chose Hillary Clinton to be his vice presidential candidate along with Bill Richardson, Kathleen Sebelius, and four [...]

All Star Center Fielder Josh Hamilton Finally Received a Break — or Has He?

Hamilton is the story heard around baseball — drafted number one overall in 1999 by the Tampa Bay Rays, a golden boy that idolized The Natural, a fictional character played by Robert Redford in one of the greatest sports movies ever.  But, like you see in many cases, young adults with access to all the [...]

Out with the old in with the new

We are in an industry and era where digital success equals company greatness. The hard part is proving it to the old fashioned. I just got an email from my good friend who decided to pack up and travel the world before settling down with his life. Staying in touch with someone who is traveling [...]

Anonymous Sources Exploit Media