Event: Press Freedom in the Age of Alternative Facts
What is the role of journalism and the press in a time when the truth is malleable, fake news is on the rise, and journalistic freedom is being put into question? How can our democratic society find real and sustainable solutions to our problems of disinformation, political polarization, and new… Read More
Social Media Influencers and the 2020 U.S. Election: Paying ‘Regular People’ for Digital Campaign Communication
The Center for Media Engagement's propaganda research team reports on the phenomenon of social media influencers as an avenue for political campaign communications, describes the challenges this issue poses to platforms and governments, and briefly explores solutions. Read More
Blurring the Line Between Reporting the Truth and Minimizing Harm
Should journalists show the faces of protesters in news coverage? Read More
Propaganda Lab Press
Publisher | Title | Date Logically Facts | “Trump assassination attempt: How search tools limited results to prevent misinformation” | August 7, 2024 Bloomberg | “Political AI Images Go Viral Even When Users See What’s Fake” | July 31, 2024 Columbia… Read More
What People Want to Know About the News
Knowing what readers want out of a story – or what they think newsrooms often fail to address – provides an opportunity to increase trust. Read More
Moderating Uncivil Comments Hurts Trust In News
The Center for Media Engagement’s previous research showed that uncivil comments can taint the perception of a news site. Now, we look at how those comments affect the moderators of a news site. This study found that uncivil comments: Hurt moderator… Read More
10 Things We Learned in 2018 (And How They Can Help Your Newsroom)
1. Images and links at the bottom of the page help keep readers on your site. Getting readers to stay on your site can be a challenge. Our research found a few ways you can encourage them to keep clicking: Using an image with your links gets more clicks than just text Putting links… Read More
10 Newsroom Lessons We Learned in 2018
10 newsroom lessons we learned in 2018. Read More
Making Strangers Less Strange
In the aftermath of the 2018 midterm elections, it is clear that our country is divided. This report reviews best practices from academics and journalists on how to bring diverse groups together. Read More
How to Use Case Studies in Class
Case studies are a common way of introducing or reinforcing themes in applied ethics classes, including those on sports and the media. Read More