For Immediate Release Contact: Laura Gross, lgross@scottcircle.com
February 3, 2010 w: 202-265-5383, c: 202-255-2054
Protecting and Navigating the News
Organization of News Ombudsmen Launches New Web Site
Un-biased Resource for Changing Media Landscape
Washington, D.C. – As news organizations continue close and more of the press becomes opinionated and polarized, people need a resource to ensure accuracy, fairness and accountability of the press. In order to navigate the complicated, media landscape, The Organization of News Ombudsmen (ONO) recently launched a new Web site to serve as a hub for their international organization and a guidepost for news consumers to make sense of both old and new media. As media are changing, so is the role of the ombudsmen (also known as public editors) and the new Web site promises to be an important source for clarity and neutrality. By compiling media criticism and encouraging public interaction, newsombudsmen.org is a necessary companion for navigating the news.
What does Newsombudsmen.org provide?
- 1. Columns, articles and blog posts written by or about Ombudsmen from media outlets around the world.
- 2. Blogs and articles focusing on media criticism.
- 3. A space where news consumers can discuss media and connect with ombudsmen from around the world.
- 4. Information on members and membership, including information on how to become a member.
- 5. Links to the Web sites of ombudsmen and ONO members around the world.
- 6. Links to other journalism watchdog sites.
- 7. An events calendar where members can connect at local events or at the international annual conference.
- 8. A form for subscribing to an online newsletter.
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