The News Tip: The 2012 Race Is On!
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The News Tip On Weekend Edition Sunday
The News Tip watches what's happening in the media world and takes a close look at how the media works, all in the midst of rapidly changing times. NPR Media Correspondent David Folkenflik and Weekend Edition Sunday's Audie Cornish host the conversation — and want you to join the discussion, too.
Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich speaks to reporters during a campaign stop on Dec. 28 in Mason City, Iowa.
The News Tip: Some Of Us Are Just Political Visitors
()With election season in full swing now, the sheer amount of media coverage can be daunting to anyone trying to follow the races. While political reporters are down in the trenches, they can lose sight of those who are not full-time residents of the land of political obsession.
The News Tip: Takeaways From 2011()
December 25, 2011 2011 was a year of intense and compelling news stories: from the Arab Spring, to the nuclear disaster in Japan and the killing of Osama bin Laden. This year, media consumers did not shirk from the magnitude of the events. Instead, they embraced them.
The News Tip: Beyond A Strong Brand()
November 27, 2011 As more journalists are building up their personal brands, NPR's David Folkenflik cautions that the brand is only part of the equation. While having a star journalist can help a media organization, it can also create tension.
The News Tip: Saying It's Over Doesn't Make It So()
November 13, 2011 Two weeks ago, Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain found himself fending off reports of sexual harassment published in the Washington political newspaper, Politico. He said there was "nothing else there to dig up." That was, predictably, not the end of the story.
The News Tip: Don't Listen To Naysayers()
October 30, 2011 The New York Times' pay wall was seen as a risky move at the time, but the Gray Lady's third-quarter profit reports are in, and the results are better than expected. The paper's profits are up, and the Times has seen a boost in digital subscribers.
The News Tip: Hold On To Your Credibility()
October 16, 2011 As a news organization, it's tough to restore credibility after it's been badly damaged. Giving News Corp. the benefit of the doubt when it comes to the most recent allegations of wrongdoing has become tougher, considering its summer-long scandal.
The News Tip: Don't Ask Them If They're Running()
October 2, 2011 Political figures choreograph their presidential campaigns well in advance. If they're running, they'll let you know. Asking might only distract from more substantive policy issues.
The News Tip: Don't Get Distracted In Debates()
September 18, 2011 Presidential debates can be full of theatrics. It's up to the moderator to keep the debate on track and to get their questions answered.
