Role Of Media Watchdogs

Media History Press Laws & Ethics

Presenter:

Umair Saeed Khan I.D.# 070157- 015

Role Of Media Watchdogs

Role Of Media Watchdogs 

Introduction Watchdog Media Watchdog

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Media Watchdog Groups Outside the Industry Inside the Industry News Councils Professional Organizations

 Role In Democracy (Political) In Society (Social) In Corporate Sector (Economical)

 Conclusion

Introduction

 A guardian or defender against theft or illegal practices or waste; "she is the global watchdog for human rights abuses". A watchdog group is any part of government or an interest group whose job……. Journalists are expected to investigate…….. it is self-evident that investigative reporting informs the public, exposes corruption, and rights wrongs……….. Media Watch on parts of the political, economic, or social system

Role Of Media Watchdogs

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Effects  Political Economical Social  Informational

How we can achieve this role

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Steps  A clear conceptual framework Broadening the approach Engaging with media regulatory authorities:  Deepening the engagement with media decision-makers Setting specific targets Taking a fresh look at training Coordination and reflection

Conclusion  Media Watchdogs plays very vital rule…….  I would suggest that the structures and systems which generate accountability for powerful institutions in society have not, however, developed around the media.  I think the media have not, collectively, understood how to manage effectively the extraordinary power they have accrued.  If media is able to understand its power……  GEO and other Media Groups

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