Learn How the Media Combat Fake News

CommPRO Free Webinar

New York City, April 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (via Blockchain Wire)

In an environment where misinformation, partisanship, and deep fakes abound, the role of the journalist has shifted from observer/reporter to advocacy and truth-telling. This panel discussion will explore why and where these lines are drawn – and what the future will look like.

Join Aaron Kwittken (he/him), Founder and CEO of PRophet. and his panel featuring:

• John Avlon, Senior Political Analyst @ CNN

• Sara Fischer, Media Reporter @ Axios

• Brian J. Karem, Sr. WH Reporter @Playboy, Author, Free the Press: The Death of American Journalism and How to Revive It

• David Kirkpatrick, Founder and Editor-in-Chief @ Techonomy Media

Register: https://bit.ly/3uCdJzA

Discussion questions include:

• What, exactly, is the role of media when it comes to battling disinformation? Is this their responsibility, and/or to what extent?

• The role of the journalist, traditionally, is observer and storyteller. Now, advocacy is part of their work. Where is the line between advocacy and reporting – and how do you expect it to continue to change?

• How do newsrooms change fact checking and reporting processes in an environment in which deep fakes abound?

• What is the role of technology in countering disinformation/uncovering deep fakes?

• How has reporting changed with a new presidential administration?

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