The Role of the News Media
The media plays an incredibly important role in society, and their job is not easy. But they also play a role in amplifying disinformation and the harmful narratives that prop it up.
When They Don’t Realize They Are the Trophy in the Game
In this module, we cover the role that the news media plays in amplifying harmful disinformation. We also discuss how some principles of good journalism have been manipulated by bad actors to encourage the spread of their falsehoods. Finally, we offer ways that we, as communicators, can help the media prevent amplification of disinformation.
Course Content
07 The Role of the News Media.
The media plays an incredibly important role in society, and their job is not easy. But they also play a role in amplifying disinformation and the harmful narratives that prop it up.
08 Start your Comms Strategy.
Just Truth covers a lot of important background information that will inform an effective communication strategy against disinformation. Now let’s talk about what we as communicators and nonprofit practitioners can do to address disinformation.