A recent study by the American Press Institute found that audiences consider news reports to be more reliable if they contain detailed information about the sources, include a link to the original source, and explain the reason for disseminating particular news stories. The media themselves believe that a distinct line drawn between facts and judgments and also […]
Journalism is a profession associated with an increased risk of burnout. Burnout is a systemic issue needing systemic solutions that depend on various participants in the process: the management (editor’s office), the team, and the journalists themselves. Burnout is a significant problem that can cause physical and mental health problems and negatively affect all areas […]
The media should not hold back from mentioning brand names or commercial companies because they are an important part of society’s life. But there are cases when saying brand names turns into hidden advertising. How does one distinguish one from the other? Hidden advertising (locally referred to as “jeans”) is one of the major issues […]
Crime receives lots of attention in the Ukrainian media. However, such materials are not always prepared with due regard to rights of suspects, crime victims or even journalists themselves. Crime is a sensitive subject and covering it calls for special attention. Information disseminated in the media can easily cause fear, anxiety, bias, or violate a […]
In recent years, the influence of the media controlled by the owners of large business and political groups or local politicians in the regions has been increasing in Ukraine. However, the relationship between investors, top management and journalists usually remains unregulated, and content often becomes a tool for manipulation, disinformation or propaganda. This recommendation is […]
Freedom of expression protects not only neutral ideas or ideas that are favorably received but also those that offend, shock or disturb the State or any sector of the population[1]. Over time, the possibility of stimulating heated public debate with provocative language developed into the so-called right to insult. Under international law, free speech is […]
Recommendation No. 9. On how to write about religion, denominations and/or religious organizations without bias, stereotypes and incitement to hatred The Independent Media Council has prepared recommendations for journalists and the media seeking to cover religious events, in accordance with professional standards. Article 35 of the Constitution of Ukraine guarantees everyone the freedom of religion […]
Mental health problems are often perceived as taboo – something not worth talking about, especially at work. However, every fourth person in the world experiences mental health problems. And since they affect all of us, we should feel able to talk about them, seek support or receive quality care. With more dialogue, we can refute more […]
In a developed democratic society, the media play an important role. In addition to their principal – informational – function, they ought to increase the audience’s knowledge level. The media’s educational function is just as important as the informational function. In his Journalism and Media Handbook, Siegfried Weischenberg described the educational function as follows: “Conveying […]
With Russia’s occupation of Crimea and access to the peninsula becoming much more difficult, there has been a significant decline in the amount of media coverage of Crimea’s events and issues in Ukrainian media space. In recent years, this sad trend has been markedly stronger. The monitoring of Ukrainian TV channels’ broadcasts carried out by representatives […]
