Edward R. Murrow – Traditional Broadcast Media

Identified as outstanding media figures in their country, delegates met with media managers and producers to examine the history and importance of press freedom in the United States. They explored the crucial role of responsibility and accuracy in reporting in a democracy and the emergence of disinformation and the efforts of fact checking groups. Reviewed the influence of social media and digital technologies on how citizens use and share information and explored the current and potential contributions of broadcasting within a diverse, democratic, and decentralized society.

Edward R Murrow: Excellence in Broadcast[/caption]