In the video, there are examples of digital manipulation in photos and videos. When, if ever, is it ethical to alter a photograph or video that accompanies your news reporting?
I don't think it is ever ethical to alter a photograph or video that accompanies news reporting. That would be altering the truth, and journalism is all about portraying the truth. To do so would be a contradiction.
The video shows examples of "hype"-filled headlines and alarmist reporting. In many cases, this is due to the fact that such reporting tends to get the attention of audiences. Should the news media adjust their news reporting strategies based on reader demand and/or interest?
The news media should not adjust their news reporting strategies based on reader demand and/or interest. Journalism should not have a hidden agenda, they need to be crystal clear in their motive. For news media to be "pure" it has to be unbias, if the news media is purposefully seeking out hype-filled stories, then that's bias and unacceptable.
Several publications and media outlets accept "freebies" and "junkets" from PR firms and lobbyists. Under what circumstances, does this present a conflict of interest for the journalists?
Yes, this presents a very big conflict of interest for the journalists. Like I said earlier journalists need to be unbias. When journalists are put into these situations there creates an enormous amount of pressure to write favorably upon the companies pampering them, to say thanks for the treatment, continue to receive the treatment as well as avoiding a possible backlash fromt the company. Again, that is unacceptable due to the amount of bias involved.
Why do you think so many media outlets were fooled by the "Fat Squad" and other fake news stories? Do you think that the Internet news media is more or less likely to fall for such pranks?
I think it's just a matter of journalists not looking into their stories as much as they should. There's also the matter of the prankers going to great lengths to make the prank happen. I think the internet news media is...
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