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Fake Reviews Could Cost You

Fake Reviews Could Cost You

 |  Oct 21, 2021

Posting a review for your own business can cause more trouble than you may think. The Federal Trade Commission is cracking down on businesses that post misleading and fake reviews, forcing them to pay a hefty fine. Learn why Abbie Fink thinks you should never take that risk.

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Why it is Important to be News Literate

Why it is Important to be News Literate

 |  July 7, 2021

Becoming news literate in today's media landscape is critical. Discover how to distinguish between real and fake news with Abbie Fink.

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Have We Had Enough of ‘Fake?’

Have We Had Enough of ‘Fake?’

 |  July 29, 2020

First there was fake news and now sports are hosting 'fake' fans. Follow the link to read about how the MLB is adjusting to a new normal of empty stadiums while raising money for charity.

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How to control misinformation

How to control misinformation

 |  Apr 9, 2020

In efforts to control misinformation, messaging app WhatsApp is working with several organizations to stop the spread of fake news. Read more about it here.

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Are you being fed fake news during the coronavirus crisis?

Are you being fed fake news during the coronavirus crisis?

 |  Apr 8, 2020

A recent study from the Washington Post reveals that more and more people are believing fake news. Do you know how to spot fake news? Check out these tips to help you determine what is fake news and what is credible.

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Trusted News Sources

Trusted News Sources

 |  Nov 15, 2018

The differences between news and opinion have been blurred for some time now. It’s imperative for astute citizens to realize the difference.  News literacy is more important now than ever before. Watching and getting “news” from organizations with an overt political bent will taint the news/opinion lines. A recent survey from The Hollywood Reporter and […]

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Get Smart About News

Get Smart About News

 |  June 5, 2018

Today is the News Literacy Project's "Day of Action", #PartnersInFact. This blog post gives seven simple steps to sort fact from fiction.

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What is “News Literacy” in This Age of “Fake News?

What is “News Literacy” in This Age of “Fake News?

 |  May 29, 2018

Learn about how the News Literacy Project is working to help people sort fact from fiction and make their own decisions when it comes to the news.

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Do We Really Have a Free Press?

Do We Really Have a Free Press?

 |  Apr 5, 2018

News broke last week that Sinclair Broadcast Group had its anchors from across the country recite the same scripted anti-print media message on camera. Is this what news stations will be like going forward?

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Facebook Plans to Focus on Issues Including Fake News

Facebook Plans to Focus on Issues Including Fake News

 |  Jan 11, 2018

Facebook CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, has made a New Year's resolution that is making news by announcing that he plans on fixing Facebook's fake news problem. [Click below for more]

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Even #60Minutes Is Sometimes on Shaky Ground

Even #60Minutes Is Sometimes on Shaky Ground

 |  Dec 14, 2017

During 60 Minutes' 50th anniversary show, it was revealed that some stories reported were inaccurate or incorrect. So how did the longest-running broadcast in primetime television history earn its credibility back? [Click below for more]

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State of PR 2017 with PRSA Phoenix

State of PR 2017 with PRSA Phoenix

 |  Nov 1, 2017

Last week I attended the PRSA Phoenix State of PR 2017 + Annual Meeting luncheon and it was great! The luncheon included a great panel that reviewed trends in technology, communications, ethics and more.

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