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More channels, more news: No more room for profound reporting?
With all the sources of information out there - newspapers, radio, TV, blogs, other online resources - people who want to find out what's going on in the world probably have more choices than ever before. That's a good thing for consumers. The number of television channels from around the world is already huge and continues to grow. Specialized news channels provide live coverage and news from all continents round the clock. However, does this multitude of channels, the increased competition and the pressure of deadlines still allow for profound reporting? How can media avoid impairing stories due to lack of funds and experienced journalists? To what extent can debates on ethics and credibility help maintain journalistic standards in the changing media environment?
Moderation:
Ruxandra Obreja, Controller Business Development, BBC World Service
Panelists:
Kris Boswell, Team Leader, SR
Petra Kohnen, CEO, Euranet
Arthur Landwehr, Editor-in-chief, ARD-SWR
Lem van Eupen, Head of Strategy and Business Development, RNW
Thursday, 4 June 2009, 11:30 a.m., Room FG