Journalists should be more like Shakespeare, was the bold statement of chairman of the board of The Danish Broadcasting Corporation/DR, Michael Christiansen. In the sense that Shakespeare really knew how to catch and maintain the interest and curiosity of his audiences - with characters, interplay, and dramatical build ups. Well, it should be noted that Michael Christiansen comes from a long career as CEO of The Royal Danish Theatre - so it is probably fair to say that he was inspired there...
The DR chairman was one of a panel of media people to debate the purpose and future of news journalism during a conference held this week at the new concert hall of The Danish Broadcasting Corporation. And his Shakespeare opening aside, the chairman also called for the necessity of journalists to be the eyes and ears of the public - to go find, investigate, and to make the public more knowledgeable. Many cheers for standing firm on this public service basis. The paradox is why this should be necessary to repeat, but apparently it is.
The DR chairman was one of a panel of media people to debate the purpose and future of news journalism during a conference held this week at the new concert hall of The Danish Broadcasting Corporation. And his Shakespeare opening aside, the chairman also called for the necessity of journalists to be the eyes and ears of the public - to go find, investigate, and to make the public more knowledgeable. Many cheers for standing firm on this public service basis. The paradox is why this should be necessary to repeat, but apparently it is.