How do I navigate the ethics of live events?
Lucia Moses, Digiday,There’s no single standard for how to balance business and editorial considerations of live events.
- Do reporters get involved with live events that are sponsored?
- Will sponsors be speakers in the sessions?
- Will the event be on the record, or off the record?
This piece highlights some of the tensions that arise as news organizations host live events, highlights a few mistakes made along the way, and notes how various organizations are approaching balancing these tensions in their events.