Print media's downward trend continuesThough numbers suggest that Turkish magazines focus on a wider variety of subjects unlike newspapers, both face a tough time ahead due to dwindling circulationsmore
Reader's CornerCombatting information disorderAlthough information disorder is caused by many factors, the importance of the mainstream media's involvement in eradicating the problem needs to be recognized instead of engaging in blame-shifting, as this is the only way to successfully correct the problem More
Reader's CornerGetting the whole pictureThe accusation of plagiarism is not something that can be thrown around lightly in journalism, especially when lacking all the relevant facts More
Reader's CornerPursuing objectivity as a journalistWith the recent TRT World forum drawing attention to the international media and its ethics, we are once again reminded of the debate on objectivity and sensitivity when it comes to the conduct of journalists More
Reader's Corner'Good old days'While many journalists feel nostalgic about their past experiences and the glory they experienced in the sector, it is time to remove the rose-tinted glasses and realize that, in the past few decades, journalism was sometimes used as a weapon to promote personal interests rather than the public good More
Reader's CornerPackaging is important tooAs package design has become almost as influential as content when it comes to customer behavior, applying the same principles to journalism and the designs of our products is the way forward if we want to sustain our reader base and attract new readers More
Reader's CornerA disappointing farewellThe US embassy in Turkey canceling its event invitation last week to journalist Hilal Kaplan due to a headline published in Sabah shows that there is still a long way to go when it comes to managing media relations More
Reader's CornerA self-remedy from FacebookEver since the last presidential election in the United States, fake news is one of the most talked about problems plaguing today's media. Although the issue has been debated... More
Reader's CornerCorrelation between terrorism and media coverageThe latest study on the correlation between the number of terrorist attacks and the coverage it receives paints a damning picture as the media fails to form a coherent and firm approach in covering terrorism More
Reader's CornerThe arms race of online marketing
In the face of rapidly increasing anti-ad tendencies on the web, it would be prudent to consider the ethical ramifications of a guerilla marketing campaign instead of solely focusing on its possible short-term success
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Reader's CornerAn eternal dilemma: Source or news?
As the mystery behind the death of Frank Olson remains unsolved, journalism once again faces the dilemma of whether to prioritize the news or the source when it comes to unraveling what is hidden
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Reader's CornerHopes and wishes for 2018
As we are in the first day of 2018, it is time to partake in the tradition of optimism and add our hopes and wishes for the new year to the pile, especially from our newspaper and for the media organizations around the world, for better and more credible journalism
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Reader's CornerEscaping reality with a buzzword
As public figures hide behind phrases like ‘fake news' to get out of tough questions, it is also important to realize that by turning threatening concepts into buzzwords, they also damage the public's ability to combat it
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Reader's CornerPoisoning the well
Considering that a single piece of false or fake news can cast doubt over an entire newspaper, it is important to double check information and properly vet sources when dealing with a story that seems too good to be true
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Reader's CornerGetting facts from fictional worlds
As social media evolves into a string of fictional worlds with the ability of its users to provide their own brand of alternate reality, journalists must take extra care when tapping into the internet as a news source
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Reader's CornerChange in leadership in November
With 2017 almost over, we have seen some big changes in the composition of the top 10 lists on the website of Daily Sabah during the month of November. Leadership changed...
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Reader's CornerVoyeur and journalist: A cautionary tale
When talking to a source, it is important to remember that their motivation can and will differ from ours and, unless journalists are able to separate fact from fiction due to lacking research, it can be a mistake marking the end of their career
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Reader's CornerMedia's need for speed
Keeping up with the numerous developments in both the local and global scene is one of the key necessities of journalism, as media needs to be current with quick coverage of events, but without sacrificing details or credibility
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