This is edition 2025/83 of the Ten@10 newsletter.
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This is the Ten@10, where I collate and summarise ten news items you generally won't see in the mainstream media.
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1. Six Golden Rules for Trustworthy Media
Philip Crump
- 📰 It’s ironic that Andrea Vance's column sparked controversy with its use of inflammatory language directed at government ministers, drawing strong criticism.
- 🗣️ The backlash from Nicola Willis, Dame Jenny Shipley, and Judith Collins underscored the impact of inflammatory language on public discourse.
- 🤔 Orwell's essay highlights the danger of vague and inflammatory language in political writing, noting its role in muddling thought and eroding trust.
- 📝 Journalists face the challenge of maintaining credibility by delivering clear, balanced, and insightful content amid declining trust in media.
- 🛡️ Upholding journalistic integrity involves resisting editorial pressures, presenting accurate facts, and avoiding sensationalism to foster trust and respect.
- 📚 Balancing simplicity with depth in writing helps engage both expert and general readers, ensuring accessibility without compromising substance.
- 💼 Aligning the business model with journalistic standards is crucial for publications to uphold excellence and regain trust in an era of media skepticism.
