Veteran journalists in Nigeria often condemn today’s journalism graduates for poor performance. They dismiss them as know nothings. But the veterans are not guiltless? They should be on trial for failing the industry which made them. Where are the books which they have published from experience? What legacy have they left for the present generation…
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Fake news, false information and stories made up to create a bit of a buzz and a good headline are everywhere. Here’s how to avoid falling into the trap as broadcasters Bias Look out for bias in a story that means it may just support or push a certain argument or doesn’t show fairness to different sides…
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Listening to radio these days can be traumatic. No, it’s not because of the depressing political news that comes up every other hour. It’s because of the drivel that passes for conversation or ‘audience engagement’. Have you ever wondered why most people will rather listen to music programs on radio? (even when the music sounds…
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While studying media law is very tedious for radio presenters, it’s probably the most important thing a radio presenter has to learn. Here, we’ll learn about defamation, libel and slander. If you guide yourself by these basic rules, you’ll be ok. The Three Terms Most Used Defamation, libel and slander. What Is Defamation? Defamation…
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I want to tell you the story of the evolution of talk radio in Nigeria. Its challenges, it’s future. And why it is relevant today. WHY YOU SHOULD LISTEN TO ME. I am a pain in the neck. I am the only talk radio host in Nigeria today, who provoked the maximum penalty for…
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Journalism entails a high degree of public trust. To earn and maintain this trust, it is morally imperative for every journalist and every news medium to observe the highest professional and ethical standards. In the exercise of these duties, a journalist should always have a healthy regard for the public interest. Truth is the…
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Talk radio stations feature news and conversation, rather than music. They typically announce local, national and international news items along with sports coverage. They also will regularly post traffic updates. Talk radio is a radio format containing discussion about topical issues and consisting entirely or almost entirely of original spoken word content rather than outside music. Radio…
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1. DON’T get off topic. Some off-the-cuff chatter is always entertaining, but you will lose the listener’s interest if it goes on for too long. If you have guests on the show, don’t let them steal the show from you, try to steer the conversation back into familiar territory. 2. DO come prepared. It…
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Show prep is essentially getting yourself ready for your show…it is the piecing together of information, organizing materials and how they go on air. Just Like a general would never go into battle without a plan, as a radio personality, you should never go on air without curating what and how your show is going…
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A good interview depends on more than just a list of questions. * Make your approach polite and respectful Explain what you’re doing. Be confident. Assume your subject will want to talk to you. The way people respond depends on how you approach them. The trick is to make people realize that your project…
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