The latest episode of the CIPR’s Engage podcast is out now and examines the complex challenges of misinformation and its impact on democracy, institutions, and society.
Episode 18 – Navigating the Misinformation Age – features an in-depth discussion on how far technology and social media have transformed the information landscape and exploring solutions for building trust when confronting false and misleading narratives.
Hosted by Melissa Fleming, the UN Under-Secretary-General for Global Communication, this episode analyses key trends in today’s media landscape including the role of social media platforms in amplifying misinformation, challenges facing traditional media in the digital age, the difficulty of protecting younger audiences online, and potential solutions for creating healthier information ecosystems.
Joining Melissa for this discussion are:
- Dr. Leon Hawthorne, a content creator specialising in technology and AI and former broadcaster for CNN, CNBC, and the BBC
- Tom Southern, Director of Special Projects at the Centre for Information Resilience
This episode tackles one of the most pressing challenges facing our profession and society – the spread of misinformation and its effects on democracy and public discourse. Our guests offer a range of perspectives on both the scale of the problem and potential solutions, from greater regulation to improving media literacy. Their discussion highlights the complex role communications professionals play in building trust and resilience in today’s digital landscape.
Alastair McCapra, CIPR Chief Executive
- Listen to the Engage Podcast on Apple or Spotify
- Find out more about the CIPR’s Engage podcast
- CIPR members can log 5 CPD points for listening to this episode
- Register for the CIPR’s Disinformation, Misinformation & Malinformation training
- View member exclusive content on Deepfakes and the Age of Synthetic media from the 2022 CIPR Influencing the Future conference.
- Watch the CIPR’s Misinformation Webinar
