LEAST BIASED
These sources have minimal bias and use very few loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by appeals to emotion or stereotypes). The reporting is factual and usually sourced. These are the most credible media sources. See all Least Biased Sources.
- Overall, we rate the Press Gazette as the least biased due to its balanced reporting on media industry issues. We also rate it High for factual reporting due to its reliance on credible sources, adherence to journalistic standards, and a clean fact-check record.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEAST BIASED
Factual Reporting: HIGH
Country: United Kingsom
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
Press Gazette is a UK-based media publication founded in 1965 as a trade journal for journalists and editors. Over time, it has transformed into a comprehensive online platform that covers global news and media topics, including national and regional press, radio, television, B2B media, and magazines. It also provides insights into media law, technology, and media-related business developments.
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Funded by / Ownership
Press Gazette is owned by Progressive Media Investments, which also owns publications like the New Statesman. Progressive Media is privately owned by businessman Mike Danson. Revenue is generated through advertising and subscriptions.
Analysis / Bias
Press Gazette reports on media law, technology, and publishing trends. Although its parent company, Progressive Media Investments, owns left-leaning outlets like the New Statesman, Press Gazette maintains a neutral stance with fact-based journalism.
For example, the article “Google Follows Meta with Plan to Block News in Canada After Online News Act Passes” offers a balanced discussion on the implications of Canada’s Online News Act, citing credible sources like Google, Meta, the Wall Street Journal, and Fortune Magazine. The article presents factual reporting and includes hyperlinks to key sources for verification.
Press Gazette also publishes sponsored content, which is clearly labeled, such as the article “Print & Digital Publishing Platform,” separating it from editorial content.
The article “Trump vs. Media: Four Years of Presidential Press Attacks Charted“ reviews Trump’s and Obama’s approaches to the press and critiques Trump’s media strategy while acknowledging Obama’s controversial use of the Espionage Act. The article emphasizes challenges in both administrations without showing clear partisan bias. The timing of the article, published soon after Biden’s election, reflects the ongoing concerns about press freedom during transitions between administrations.
In UK-related coverage, the article “Boris Johnson Resigns: The Scoops That Brought Down the Prime Minister” reports on how media coverage of scandals like Partygate and the Chris Pincher allegations contributed to Johnson’s resignation. The coverage remains fact-focused, attributing Johnson’s downfall to investigative journalism without leaning for or against him.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate the Press Gazette as the least biased due to its balanced reporting on media industry issues. We also rate it High for factual reporting due to its reliance on credible sources, adherence to journalistic standards, and a clean fact-check record. (M. Huitsing 10/01/2024)
Source: https://pressgazette.co.uk/
Last Updated on October 1, 2024 by Media Bias Fact Check
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