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"Good reporting can improve understanding about how child abuse happens; reduce the stigma facing survivors of child abuse; assist police investigations; bring about discussions which will help to make society safer for children today and in the future. Whether you are a news reporter or write story ... more
"Religion is interesting and important, but media organizations should also cover religion because it’s a good business move. We now have better data than ever regarding what audiences want and need, but listener/ reader/viewer surveys on religion coverage are relatively scarce. There is a persuas ... more

Das journalistische Interview

Wiesbaden: Springer VS, 4., überarb. Aufl. (2016), 340 pp.
"Was wir vorlegen, sind systematisierte Erfahrungen, Ergebnisse von Diskussionen mit Journalisten und Befragten und sehr viele Rezepte. Mögen sie helfen, die journalistische Praxis zu verbessern und die Neigung zu raschen und dafür dramatisierten Produkten zu vermindern. Wir verwenden ausschließl ... more
"These guides are for media professionals working to help audiences affected by humanitarian crises. They give a brief overview of common humanitarian issues in emergencies. They will help you: understand what kinds of problems your audiences are likely to be facing in emergencies; work alongside re ... more
"Always thinking like a hacker, the author has identified new ways to use various technologies for an unintended purpose. This book will improve anyone’s online investigative skills. Among other techniques, you will learn how to locate: Hidden Social Network Content, Cell Phone Subscriber Informat ... more
"The Investigative Journalism Manual (IJM) is designed to equip journalists with core investigative reporting skills and to support watchdog journalism in difficult environments. The results of their work will strengthen existing democratic institutions or serve as a catalyst to establish democratic ... more
"Die Digitalisierung setzt die Medienbranche unter Druck – die Menschen wollen alle Inhalte immer und überall abrufen können. Doch nicht nur die Ausspielwege und Erlösmodelle, auch die Angebote selbst und ihre Herstellung ändern sich. STORY NOW ist ein praxisorientiertes Handbuch für alle, di ... more

Writing and Producing Radio Dramas

New Delhi et al.: Sage, 2nd ed. (2015), xix, 293 pp.
"In many—if not most—countries of the modern world, radio is thought of as a provider of music, news, weather reports and traffic situations, but very little else. Yet in parts of the developing world, radio is still extremely important and valuable as a medium for encouraging and teaching life ... more
"For more than a century, men and women of The Times have jealously guarded the paper’s integrity. Whatever else we contribute, our first duty is to make sure the integrity of The Times is not blemished during our stewardship. Conflicts of interest, real or apparent, may come up in many areas. The ... more

Writing and Producing for Television and Film

New Delhi et al.: Sage, 2nd ed. (2015), xiii 234 pp.
"This book is intended as a guide on the use of the visual media for behavior change communication. It is not intended as a textbook for those just entering the world of television or film writing and production. While there are some reminders of good writing and production techniques for many progr ... more

Journalism: Principles and Practice

Los Angeles et al.: Sage, 3rd ed. (2015), 271 pp.
"This toolkit aims to help global mental health researchers communicate their findings to their stakeholders. The principles in this toolkit can be applied to all stakeholders, including policy-makers, and to key messages about your project’s implementation and policy influence activities. This to ... more

Producing and Directing the Short and Film Video

New York; London: Focal Press, 5th ed. (2015), xxviii, 468 pp.
"'Producing and Directing the Short Film and Video' is the definitive book on the subject for the serious film student or beginning filmmaker. Its unique two-fold approach looks at filmmaking from the perspectives of both the producer and director, and clearly explains how their separate roles must ... more
"The manual has been structured so as to enable you to understand migrants as a unique and critical audience within your station’s larger listenership. Often, out-migration is seen as desertion by people who stay behind in the villages, and there is a general negative public opinion about internal ... more
"Préparer une émission de radio, rechercher l’info pertinente, savoir la traiter et la mettre en forme dans le respect des règles de la profession, afin d’attirer l’attention de son auditoire et de l’informer au plus près de sa réalité : tout un art qui s’apprend certes dans les éco ... more