Fake News. It's Your Fault. | Christina Nicholson | TEDxBocaRaton

You will change the way you use any form of media after you hear this. Why? Because you are the media. Yes, you are responsible for everything you see online, in print, and on TV... even so-called fake news. Christina Nicholson is a former TV reporter and anchor who has worked in markets from New York City to Miami. She is still telling stories, but instead of doing it for a newscast, she's doing it to help businesses grow. With her business, Media Maven, she helps entrepreneurs reach thousands, even millions, of their ideal customers or clients in minutes instead of months through the power of media without spending big bucks on advertising.

[monicalouie]

This was great! Thanks for shining a light on what so many don't realize. The clicks, the comments, the shares -- it all communicates to the networks and the algorithms what people want to see more of.

[rebecca_stone]

This is an OK talk for its time. I'm also an ex newsroom journalist, and was lucky enough to work at some of the world's most reputable and famous titles, also for 10+ years. It was sad to have to switch careers but I could see where media was heading. People complain about "the media", but they get the poor quality media they deserve - by expecting their news for free. It takes talent, resources and skill to create quality news. If people don't want to pay to sustain that, you end up with the dross we have now. Rather than complain, subscribe to a media outlet.

[Speakingdotcom]

This is a great talk... good summary of the issues with social media and how the "audience" contributes to spreading false information.

[ThriftyAV]

A former co-worker of mine spreading some truth here... Use care before you share, indeed!

[NancyCavillones]

Would love to see subtitles/captions added for those of that are deaf/Deaf. Thank you!

[Martina-crio]

Good content and thoughts, thank you.

[barbarac.]

Great info. Too many people share "headlines" that give the wrong impression without even reading the entire story or seeing if it's true.

[gsraman]

Thank you for the information mam and thanks to tedx

[joeshedler]

Well there is no arguing that. bang on.

[lukegremban]

This is really cool stuff. I am a journalism student and I already see this playing out with the other students I hang around.

[ceceespeut]

I learned so much hearing you talk - Brilliant! Glad to have met you!

[heavestlus]

how do you research or even understand if you hate it or not, if you never click on it? i think we need better solution to this paradox

[edsknife]

I think it's fine for high engagement to be a reward for fake news; the engagement shows us what ideas we wanna fight. MSNBC gets tons of engagement for their worst videos, and the comments sections are immeasurably valuable when that happens.

[frankmoreno]

Very nice.  I agree we're all part of the solution or the problem.  Know the true facts and think before you share or comment. Most importantly if you can't be nice or respectful, better to stay silent

[bobbybigby]

You have very valuable and valid points. However, calling social media = to media is excessive at least. Also, positive stories shouldn't be youtube click bate of cute pets. That's not positive news. Finally big media is still responsible for ALL of their creators.

[stackedpennies]

The word “us” would’ve been better then using “you”

[lukemitchell]

very interesting points you have made. thank you

[akasqueezer]

I love how she blames regular people for fake news, who paid her under the table?

[CodWii]

There's only 2 fake news that I know of..
The Onion
and
InfoWars.

[damaori]

DIVERSION PEOPLE
Not hitting the issue we pursuing
Nice point tho