G+_George Kozi Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Mike Elgan I really can't decide if I should laugh at the humorous side of this, or worry because so many who write, seem to follow this plan. This isn't new. Have you ever noticed how a group of buildings are either a residence, or a compound, depending on which side of the argument the reporting is done? Originally shared by Mike Downes Here's a masterclass from BBC News showing exactly how you write about Google. 1, Use a word like ''quits'' in the title (when Vic Gundotra used ''departure''). 2, Use ''search giant'' in the opening paragraph (all media must do this). 3, Use words like ''boasting'' and ''in the shadow of other networks'' in the next paragraph. 4, Make sure you mention ''facebook'' and ''twitter'' (for no real reason). 5, Make a new heading called ''Ghost Town'' and.. 6, Wait 18 hrs after the first announcement before you post to BBC News. For more information, please read Amanda Blain's post, Open letter to misguided reporters: https://plus.google.com/+AmandaBlain/posts/J9rdErjJ2uV .. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-27155853 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Charles Middleton Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 What a surprise! havent even looked at BBC News today, but knew this is how they'd report it! lol I take it comments are turned off for this article on the BBC site so no one can correct them?! lol How long do we have to take this BS from the UK's National, public funded, non-commercial broadcaster?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Jesse Kawell Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Also, nice reference to Secret as a source. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Mark Taylor Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Am i missing something? I cant see anywhere anyone is claiming ownership of this journalistic jem BBC News you are a world renowned and respected news site, just because the story is in your tech offshoot it doesn't mean you can let your writers regurgitate unsubstantiated gossip from 2 bit tech sites. Shame on you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Neil Sedlak Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Hey, due to only skimming the first sentence in the story Mike posted, as well as seeing all the sad comments and multiple posts, I thought he had died in a bike accident! :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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