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Havas. The history of the world's first news agency
Małgorzata DwornikThe idea of two bankrupt Frenchmen in 1835 turned out to be brilliant: use information as a commodity. Along with translators, messengers, and correspondents, they hired a flock of carrier pigeons. These birds carried news from London to Paris in a single day. The product of L'Bureau Havas quickly became popular far beyond Europe.
Health disinformation on the internet. Diagnosis from an algorithm
Katarzyna CzechowiczHealth disinformation can cause a cancer patient to see a doctor when it is too late for effective treatment. It can also undermine trust in doctors and public institutions. As a result, people may refuse to cooperate even during a real external threat, experts warn.
Feminatives are not a given. How Polish women talk about their professions
SWPSPolish women still rarely use female job titles. This comes from the latest report by the Center for Research on Social Relations at SWPS University. Women's professional activity proved to be a significant factor in using feminatives.
România Liberă. 150 years of history of the Romanian press
Małgorzata DwornikOn May 14, 1877, Romania officially declared independence from the Ottoman Empire, and just one day later, the newspaper România Liberă (Free Romania) appeared on the Bucharest market. Its founder, first director, and journalist was Dimitrie August Laurian, strongly supported by Professor Ştefan Mihăilescu.
Audience mismatch. When and why short videos ruin a Youtube channel
KF × Gemini Deep ResearchShorts viewers stay in "swipe mode" and expect instant gratification. Watching a 30-minute documentary requires an active decision to click and a willingness for longer engagement. In specific situations, these mixed signals can seriously harm a Youtube channel.
Who trusts articles written by artificial intelligence? Results of a study from China
Krzysztof FiedorekYoung readers trust machines more than human writers. When they consume news, they prefer the cool objectivity of algorithms over human emotions. They believe that articles created by AI are objective. As they interact with these texts more frequently, they rarely notice any harmful biases in them.
How and why online stores lie. TrustMate report
Marek JaworowskiExperts from the TrustMate.io platform analyzed the most common procedural errors and inaccuracies that lead Polish online stores to wrongly deny buyers their rights. They also prepared an appeal path for consumers who heard a refusal from customer service.
How to choose a gimbal. Things to consider before buying [GUIDE]
Krzysztof FiedorekStable shots aren't just about aesthetics. They’re the foundation of credible and viewer-friendly content. A gimbal - a device designed for image stabilization - has become a must-have for anyone serious about filming. But how do you pick the right one? It’s only seemingly simple.
AI slops and microtargeting. Why wou should NOT LIKE the bread horse
Bartłomiej Dwornik"I grew this garlic chive all by myself on the windowsill. But I bet you won't congratulate me." Do you also see an influx of such posts in online communities? Be careful. This is called AI slop (or Boomer Trap), and it is NOT just a harmless game or entertainment. It is a well-thought-out mechanism in which the currency is you. First, your time and engagement. And soon, your money.
Visual tricks. How to influence people with color, shape and composition
Bartłomiej DwornikThe human brain supposedly processes images up to 60,000 times faster than words. Bright colors catch the eye more - but only under certain conditions. Few people can resist the "Apache Method," and a bearded man sells better. Here are some tricks for graphical-optical mind hacking.
Betteridge's Law. Is every headline with a question mark a gimmick?
Krzysztof FiedorekBetteridge's Law is a journalism hypothesis suggesting that any headline ending with a question mark can be answered with “no.” This rule applies to yes-or-no questions. It wasn’t actually created by Ian Betteridge and… it’s mostly untrue.
Larry King. One man, 50 thousand interviews
BDwA few minutes before his first radio broadcast, Lawrence Zeiger heard that his last name wouldn’t do. "Too hard. Too ethnic". The boss looked at a newspaper lying nearby. An ad for a liquor wholesaler caught his eye: King`s Wholesale Liquor...
Daphne Caruana Galizia. How the journalist known as "The Witch" died
RinfOn October 16, 2017, at 3 p.m., in the suburbs of Mosta, in Bidnija, investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia was killed in a car bomb attack. Since early 2016, there had been six such attacks in Malta. But Daphne was the only one with no ties to the criminal world. She was uncovering the truth in political circles and paid for it with her life.
Review of media from around the world. See what they are buzzing about
Reporterzy.info SELF PROMOTIONWhat is the media buzzing about? A review of the headlines of the most important newspapers and websites. Events of the day, country, world, media market, economy, sport, foreign media, and even gossip and curiosities. In real time and 24 hours a day. We invite you!
Work in the media. We have more recruitment offers at Reporterzy.info
Reporterzy.info SELF PROMOTIONThanks to cooperation with the recruitment website Talent.com, the database of recruitment advertisements published in Reporterzy.info has been significantly enriched. We invite you to browse current job offers and internships in the media and advertising industry from the largest Polish cities.
Books, e-books and audiobooks about the media and for journalists [LINK]
Reporterzy.info SELF PROMOTIONThanks to cooperation with the Amazon, we may suggest you wide offer of great reading opportunity. Studies on the history and media market, interviews, reports and photo guides. Ordering and delivering a book now only takes a few moments. We invite you for a good lecture!
#mediaHISTORY podcast. Listen on Youtube, Spotify or Apple Podcasts
Reporterzy.infoHistory of media and journalism. The biggest titles, famous journalists, groundbreaking events in the press, radio, television and internet industries in the world. Stories developed and told by Małgorzata and Bartłomiej Dwornik from the online weekly Reporterzy.info.
