Last updated on February 28th, 2021 at 08:54 am
LEAST BIASED
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- Overall, we rate Crain’s Detroit Least Biased based on a reasonably balanced story and editorial selection. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact check record.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEAST BIASED
Factual Reporting: HIGH
Country: USA (45/180 Press Freedom)
Media Type: Magazine
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
Founded in 1916, Crain’s Detroit is a weekly business magazine serving the Detroit metro area and the state of Michigan. The current editor-in-chief is Ken Crain.
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Funded by / Ownership
Crain’s Detroit is owned by Crain’s Communications, which is a 3rd generation family-owned business based in Detriot. Revenue is derived through advertising, subscription fees and digital marketing of businesses.
Analysis / Bias
In review, Crain’s Detroit reports on business, covering politics, energy, health care, retail and other sectors. Articles and headlines do not use loaded language such as this Eastern Michigan to rename engineering and tech college after $5 million alumni gift. All stories are properly sourced to credible media outlets. National news stories are derived from the Associated Press.
Editorially, Crain’s Detroit does not specifically publish op-eds, however, they do report on politics covering both sides. While slightly more lean very slightly left, there is not enough to change their classification of least biased.
Failed Fact Checks
- None to date
Overall, we rate Crain’s Detroit Least Biased based on a reasonably balanced story and editorial selection. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact check record. (2/24/2021)
Source: https://www.crainsdetroit.com/
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