Newsweeklies Thwarted By Publishing Cycle, and New York Discovers Blogs February 14, 2006 By Liz Cox Barrett The major newsweeklies mock Vice President Cheney, New York profiles “blog moguls” and The Washington Monthly discovers a new way of quantifying media bias.
A Barrage of Cringe-Worthy Valentine Stories February 9, 2006 By Liz Cox Barrett This time of year, a certain amount of cringe-worthy Valentine’s Day-related reporting is to be expected. But just because you know it’s coming, doesn’t make it any easier to stomach.
It’s Getting Awfully Loud in This Tunnel February 7, 2006 By Liz Cox Barrett Reuters and CNN.com report the "crazed media" have "reached the point of insanity" over coverage of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie – while failing to turn the same scolding gaze upon themselves.
Pinning Down the President About – What? February 2, 2006 By Liz Cox Barrett The Associated Press calls itself "the essential global news network." We’d suggest adding "the official home of the 2008 election-related non-story."
The State of State of the Union Reporting February 1, 2006 By Liz Cox Barrett Some reporters must call a "certified movement analyst" to decipher politicians’ expressions. Others dispense with expertise and perform this sort of analysis all by themselves.
Handicapping the State of the Union Address January 31, 2006 By Liz Cox Barrett In advance of the president’s speech, the press produced endless (and pointless) State of the Union preview pieces.
Couric Leads With Chin, Then With Butt January 26, 2006 By Liz Cox Barrett Katie Couric conspicuously failed to explain to her audience the specifics of the Abramoff scandal in a segment this morning — and then changed the subject to the human anatomy.
Marriage Boosts Income, Says Media Because Someone Said It January 19, 2006 By Liz Cox Barrett On a slow news day, reporting on the results of some scientific study or another – no matter how silly – can make for quick, easy filler.
Who Needs a Brochure When We Have the New York Times? January 18, 2006 By Liz Cox Barrett In an article about two new obesity drugs, the paper omits a crucial detail about one of its sources.
Times to Expose “Bloggers With Fingers” January 18, 2006 By Liz Cox Barrett The paper invents a non-trend: business travelers who don’t blog!