Monthly Archives: October 2016

Dog and Pony Show Versus News

Can you recognize the difference? The late CBS correspondent Eric Engberg learned how, particularly as it applies to politics. This brief article is well worth the few minutes it takes to read – and, to enjoy the captivating picture of a real dog and pony show. Posted by Tim Morrissey... - MORE -

Speaking Out About “Speaking Out”

How many times have you heard (or, more like, read in the crawl) about someone “speaking out”? Particularly if you watch national newscasts, you’ll hear (and see in the crawl)  about people “speaking out” about anything and everything. Have you ever written a story using a phrase like “sending shockwaves... - MORE -

The Candidates Call Us “Freemies”

Free media. Freemies. That’s what we are to the candidates, who separate news media from paid media – advertising. We’re free, advertising isn’t. At least that seems to be the mindset, and it’s apparently as true now as it was a few decades ago. Posted by Tim Morrissey... - MORE -