by Beth Johnson | Nov 12, 2020 | App Articles, Social Awareness, The Latest
Over the last several months especially, FTVLive.com has called out a lot of journalists for inflammatory remarks made on their social media including their personal Facebook posts. At times these Facebook or Instagram pages are “locked down” meaning someone has to...
by Beth Johnson | Sep 14, 2020 | App Articles, Social Awareness
Its no secret the broadcast news industry is desperate to find a way to monetize its digital products. So far, mixed results. There is an important factor that the TV news and frankly every industry is desperate to tap into. Influencers. They rule the internet. They...
by Beth Johnson | Dec 16, 2018 | App Articles, Social Awareness
If you read industry blogs, you have seen plenty of cases of reporters tweeting a smiling face at a murder scene, natural disaster or some other similarly toned story. Facebook postings about meeting the national correspondent hero and taking a selfie get...
by Beth Johnson | Nov 29, 2017 | App Articles, Social Awareness
In the past two weeks, the TV news industry has taken a very bold stand. The fact that both Charlie Rose and Matt Lauer where fired over sexual harassment allegations is huge. Many old timers are shocked that it was not just swept under the rug or they were told, “Hey...
by Beth Johnson | Apr 21, 2017 | Social Awareness
I promise “Survive” is going to remain a website primarily focused on practical advice articles to help you get through your work day more easily. But occasionally, we feel the need to post an article meant to get the industry to stop, think and hopefully openly talk...
by Beth Johnson | Oct 21, 2015 | Know Your Newsroom, Reporting, Social Awareness
By now you’ve probably heard about the big story this week. It was an embarrassing gaffe during a live shot about the Michigan and Michigan State football game. It was a game decided on the final play. The on-scene reporter went TV and said the wrong team won. The...
