It has always been risky for journalists to offend the powerful, rich and litigious. But until the digital age, American newspapers generally held their own: They rigorously checked facts and employed legal muscle to beat back bullies.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted February 26, 2015, in favor of new rules that would enshrine the principle of “net neutrality,” with a draft of the “Open Internet Order” then released March 12. This follows a long period of speculation, litigation and political pressure around this issue, stretching back at least five years to the FCC’s original open Internet rules.
The strength of a university’s Facebook community may play a role in building brand loyalty among students.
The vast streams of digital data being produced are proving to be a goldmine for marketers and companies of all kinds, but they also are a promising source of information for journalists.
