LEAST BIASED
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- Overall, we rate IndustryWeek as Least Biased based on balanced coverage and minimal editorializing of content. 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
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Mimimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
IndustryWeek is a trade publication established in 1882 as Iron Review before undergoing several name changes to Iron Trade Review (1888 to 1930), Steel (1930 to 1970), and IndustryWeek in 1970. It provides information on industry trends and developments, focusing on manufacturing, technology, leadership, and supply chain coverage. It is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio. Recently, the publication has shifted from print to strictly digital content.
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Funded by / Ownership
Endeavor Business Media, co-founded by Chris Ferrell in 2017, owns IndustryWeek. It operates as a business-to-business (B2B) service, producing print, e-media, research, and in-person products. Revenue for IndustryWeek is generated through advertisements and subscriptions.
Analysis / Bias
In examining IndustryWeek’s coverage of manufacturing and reshoring policies under the Biden and Trump administrations, the articles offer a detailed comparison and analysis. The article “Biden Tax Credits, Trump Tariffs Together Boost US Manufacturing” provides a balanced view, recognizing the impact of Trump’s tariffs, with statements like “The Trump administration’s Section 301 tariffs on Chinese imports have reduced America’s dependence on China.” It also highlights Biden’s initiatives, notably the CHIPS Act, which allocated $39 billion in tax credits over ten years, leading to about $150 billion in investments and the creation of 20,000 direct jobs.
Another piece, “Biden vs. Trump on Reshoring: A Review, and a Critique,” acknowledges Trump’s early successes in reshoring, with a significant increase in reshoring and FDI jobs from 75,000 in 2015 to 193,000 in 2017. However, it critiques his reliance on unpredictable tariffs. Biden’s strategies are also examined, especially the Made in America tax credit, which faces criticism for its complexity, potentially benefiting legal and accounting sectors. Despite a slightly more critical tone towards Biden’s strategies, IndustryWeek maintains a balanced perspective, acknowledging the merits of both administrations’ policies.
Regarding sourcing, they use sources such as prosperousamerica.org, usitc.gov, reshorenow.org, and Bloomberg (gov). In general, IndustryWeek presents fact-based information with minimal bias.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate IndustryWeek as Least Biased based on balanced coverage and minimal editorializing of content. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record. (M. Huitsing 01/02/2024)
Source: https://www.industryweek.com/
Last Updated on January 2, 2024 by Media Bias Fact Check
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