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10 July 2009New Models: Journalism in a Digital Age
Social media and user-generated content have radically changed the way we gather news and receive information. Today, citizens around the world are joining traditional journalists in broadcasting information and sharing stories, whether via a blog entry, a Twitter feed, a Facebook update, or Flickr post. But with news gathering in all of our hands, what happens to journalistic responsibility, protocols and vetting procedures? What is the fate of traditional journalism? How can the changing media landscape maintain the principles of objectivity and accuracy?
Journalism in a Digital Age
The Ford Foundation brought together leading figures from new and traditional media to discuss these issues. Calvin Sims, a Ford Foundation program officer, moderated the discussion. The panel included:
- Jim Lehrer, anchor, The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
- Charles Sennott, executive editor and co-founder, GlobalPost
- Chris Hughes, co-founder, Facebook
The May 2009 event reflects the foundation's long-term commitment to freedom of expression. Ford Foundation grantees work to strengthen public service media and to promote the free flow of information and ideas as the cornerstone of a healthy, vibrant democracy.
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