Topic: Paid Post

2 chapters across the catalog

Truancy Crimes
Episode 1115 1:41:12 - 1:46:39

1115: Truancy Crimes

Native Advertising, Jill Abramson Dismissal

Jill Abramson reveals that she lost a battle at the New York Times regarding "native advertising," which she believes compromises journalistic ethics by mimicking news content. She expresses regret to her readers for the confusion caused by "paid posts" and suggests her opposition to these commercial interests contributed to her firing.

Extractive
Episode 641 2:14:12 - 2:21:28

641: Extractive

Paid Post Partners, Intel and Goldman Sachs

The New York Times "Paid Post" platform is criticized for allowing companies like Intel and Goldman Sachs to publish content that mimics the site's editorial style. The hosts argue that "unambiguous disclosure" is insufficient when the formatting is identical to news. They conclude that the traditional objectivity of the Times has been compromised by these partnerships.