PART OF THE SOLUTION
The efforts to address this pernicious and global risk requires a complex response involving state, regulations and police, education, and the work of other stakeholders such as indie fact-checkers and civil society organisations.
However, it is impossible to understate the significance of classic or traditional news and media organizations.
A reliable and reliable news media ecosystem can and should serve as a nation’s source of verifiable information. When compared to less-proven platforms like sites that purport to be” citizen reporters,” the systems and procedures, editorial oversight and integrity, and various pieces of fact-checking and editing that should be part of any news organization offer greater confidence.
The problem then is how media is regain and keep a respectable reputation in society. This might be particularly challenging in a nation like Singapore, where the internet frequently faces criticism for being biased and state-controlled.
In recent years, there have been a few solutions proposed by market players, including a focus on creating products that specific digital natives in their natural virtual environment and providing more movie and visual information that can be accessed on the go.
However, I think a renewed focus on producing top-notch news, whether it be written or broadcast, will be what draws viewers in with persuasive storytelling about important issues. This may include reporting that is objective and fair, and that focuses on bringing the wisdom to light.
It may seem easy, but it can sometimes be difficult to carry out if the goal is merely to increase clicks from a erratic visitors or to snag advertising revenue.
Attracting this might be one of the most crucial goals for nations in the years to come given the crucial role that news and the news business play in all societies.
Nicholas Fang was formerly a journalist and news editor and worked on various print, broadcast, and digital channels. He is the leader and managing chairman of Black Dot Research, a business and social studies firm with an independent fact-checking program. He was a former member of parliament.