5-ways-social-media-is-used-to-mislead-or-misinform 
Waxing UnLyrical
APRIL 23, 2013
I have a confession to make: I’m not 100% in love with social media. Don’t get me wrong, social media. I love the way you are able to communicate so quickly, so fluidly, so… seamlessly. Using social media to lie is unfortunately easy. Here are just a few of the ways people do it.
Buchanan PR
MARCH 28, 2023
It refers to deliberately misleading and false information that is spread through the news and online. Fake news often serves as a way to generate clicks or ad revenue. Instead of informing readers, it pushes a particular agenda and causes social division.
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Sword and the Script
JUNE 13, 2023
A survey of 3,000+ finds 75% of journalists say the top action any PR person can take is to understand a reporter’s target audience and what they find relevant; journalism statistics show reporters worry about accuracy, credibility and keeping pace amid more work and fewer resources Most PR professionals say media relations is getting harder.
Stephen Waddington
JUNE 17, 2021
The Online Nation 2021 Report published by Ofcom provides insights into use of the internet in the UK. Internet use in the UK Internet inequality The internet and young people Communication Entertainment Retail News and information Influencer marketing Dan Slee has also pulled out headline from the report. Internet use in the UK 1.
Stephen Waddington
DECEMBER 12, 2019
In the past six weeks, during the General Election campaign in the UK, we’ve witnessed an erosion of trust in institutions and the media. In the past six weeks, during the General Election campaign in the UK, we’ve witnessed an erosion of trust in institutions and the media. Trust in the media was 37%. It’s not all bad news.
Stephen Waddington
JUNE 21, 2018
A well-functioning news media is critical to democracy. The original promise of the internet was that mainstream media would be disintermediated and the public would have access to a huge variety of blogs and websites. PR spotted the opportunity to create and publish owned content, alongside earned, working with traditional media.
Sword and the Script
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
Kroger’s investor-relations website automatically picked up the release, and media organizations including Bloomberg News published the information. Bitcoin Cash briefly spiked about 5%.”. Fake press releases have traditionally been used to pump up asset prices. There’s got to be a better way.
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