The background of journalists

Does a journalist’s background matter? Not for the individual it doesn’t, but a newspaper benefits from having a diverse group of people.

A paper that has a staff full of lesbian communists will inevitably lean to the feminist left.

A paper with a staff full of alcoholic male punters will inevitably reflect that in its overall tone. Read more

Dodgy paper sales

I question the veracity of newspaper sales when the papers are given away inclusive of another sale.

I encountered this example at the Melbourne Zoo on Wednesday.

Copies of the Herald Sun were available inside the entrance free with the price of admission.

The tiny disclaimer read: “Available while stocks last. Limit one per customer.” Read more