Katharine Graham: The Leadership Journey of an American Icon: Robin Gerber

From Publishers Weekly
The facts of Graham’s life (1917– 2001)—how she took over the Washington Post in 1963 after her husband committed suicide, then guided the paper through the publication of the Pentagon Papers, the unfolding of the Watergate scandal and a potentially crippling printers’ strike—were laid out [...]

Groping for Ethics in Journalism: Ron F. Smith

The reputation of journalists is continually being questioned. Nearly every public opinion poll shows that people have lost respect for journalists and lost faith in the news media. In this fully updated and expanded 5th edition of “Groping for Ethics in Journalism”, author Ron F. Smith offers solutions for the ethical dilemmas [...]

Groping for Ethics in Journalism: Ron F. Smith

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About the Author
Ron F. Smith is a professor of journalism at the University of Central Florida, Orlando. He teaches editing, newspaper design, online journalism and mass media ethics. Professor Smith has worked for newspapers in Indiana, Ohio and Florida. His journalistic experience includes stints as a [...]

The Fourth Network: How FOX Broke the Rules and Reinvented Television: Daniel M. Kimmel

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From Publishers Weekly
According to Peter Roth, FOX Entertainment Group’s former president, the network’s formula for success was simple: executives must “be nimble, be opportunistic and be aggressive.” Kimmel, Variety’s Boston correspondent, relates how FOX developed this mantra and eventually became a serious competitor to the Big [...]

Starting Your Career in Broadcasting: Working On and Off the Air in Radio and Television: Chris Schneider

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Product Description
Starting Your Career in Broadcasting is the complete guide to breaking into this competitive field–and staying there. It’s packed with advice from top personalities including Bob Costas, Chris Berman, Larry King, Jim Lampley, Bob Kingsley, Rene Syler, Troy Aikman, plus station managers and other broadcasting [...]