Tag: Fake News

CIPR Welcomes Commitment to Tackle ‘Fake News’

Stuart Mitchell

The establishment of a National Security Communications Unit to tackle the threat of “fake news” spread by hostile state actors is a welcome step by Government, says the Chartered Institute of Public Relations. However, the roots and causes of ‘fake news’ are complex and the new unit must protect free speech as well as defend our democracy. In a comment in PR Week, the Head of Government Communications also promised a new unit within the Cabinet Office to tackle “disinformation and reclaim a fact-based public debate.”  Stuart Bruce FCIPR, Chair…

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Regulator announces new IPSO Mark for its 2,500 Publications to combat “Fake News”

Stuart Mitchell

Publishers can now display a mark that distinguishes their newspaper, magazine or website as a trusted, quality brand committed to the best professional standards   The Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO) has announced the launch of the IPSO mark, a visual symbol that can be used by all its publications to show their commitment to professional standards and an edited, regulated product.  In an era where the public’s trust in journalism has been undermined because of the rise of ‘fake news’, the new IPSO mark is a way in which the…

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Cancer Charity Appoints Digital Nurse To Combat ‘Fake News’ Online

Stuart Mitchell

With the rise of social media and the influx of ‘fake news’ Macmillan Cancer Support is concerned that patients are turning to unverified sites for information which could leave them ‘needlessly frightened’ and at risk of ‘bogus cures’ Macmillan Cancer Support has appointed a Digital Nurse to combat ‘fake news’ online as it fears cancer patients are increasingly left to google their diagnosis without adequate support. The Digital Nurse Specialist will be solely dedicated to answering questions from people affected by cancer online, on Macmillan’s social media platforms and the…

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CNN launch new campaign against Fake News

Stuart Mitchell

In a new campaign, CNN has taken a stand on fake news with a new Facts First Campaign. CNN also released a Mission Statement which said: “Facts are facts. They aren’t colored by emotion or bias. They are indisputable. There is no alternative to a fact. Facts explain things. What they are, how they happened. Facts are not interpretations. Once facts are established, opinions can be formed. And while opinions matter, they don’t change the facts.” Many are reading this campaign as a pushback against Donald Trump’s regular accusations of…

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‘It’s time to get real’ urges Newsworks’ new ad campaign

Stuart Mitchell

Newsworks has launched a new ad campaign proclaiming “It’s time to get real”, as a way of highlightint the importance of accurate and researched news. By using powerful images from news scenes around the world, the campaign highlights the authenticity of real news stories and newsbrands’ role in conveying complexity and emotion. Juxtaposing stark photographs with two-dimensional emoji translations, the ads depict the drama and texture of breaking news, bringing home the role that newsbrands play in discovering, capturing and telling real stories. “This campaign challenges people to reframe how…

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