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A production company behind several well-regarded current affairs discussion formats has announced plans to introduce a pre-broadcast Evidence Submission Deadline, under which any factual material, statistics, or new developments must be received by producers no later than 72 hours before recording. Material received after the deadline will be classified as Late Evidence and placed in a separate Evidence Review Queue. While Late Evidence may be acknowledged verbally by the … TV Panel Format To Introduce Evidence Submission Deadline So New Information Does Not Disrupt An Otherwise Strong DebateRead more

A national television network has introduced a Panellist Position Verification Scheme after an internal study found that 71 per cent of guests left debates with the same positions they arrived with.

A broadcaster has introduced a new on-screen graphic it says will restore balance to live debate: the Fairness Compass, a dial that shows viewers where the centre of an argument is at any moment. The graphic appears reassuringly simple, with a clean needle and the word ‘Middle’ printed in a calming font. During early trials, however, the needle displayed an unexpected talent: it repeatedly drifted toward the nearest hot … Broadcaster Rolls Out ‘Fairness Compass’ That Automatically Centres The Nearest Hot MicRead more

A broadcaster has rolled out a new on-screen graphic it says will restore “balance” to televised discussion by showing viewers where the centre really is. The graphic, branded the Balance Dial, appears as a clean dial with the word “Middle” printed in reassuring font. Within seconds of launch, it became clear the dial has a strong preference for the nearest red button. Producers described the tool as a public … Broadcaster Debuts ‘Balance Dial’ That Automatically Centres The Nearest Red ButtonRead more

A local radio station has launched a new phone-in service promising to give every listener a fair chance to be heard. The service, branded the Community Opinions Line, will route calls through a new preliminary step called the One-Sentence Filter to ensure airtime remains ‘accessible’. Producers said the station is committed to balance and community representation. They also noted that callers often bring long explanations, which can accidentally create … Local Radio Station Launches ‘Community Opinions Line’ Where All Calls Must First Clear A One-Sentence FilterRead more

A broadcaster has rolled out a new on-screen graphic it says will restore “balance” to televised discussion by showing viewers where the centre really is. The graphic, branded the Balance Dial, appears as a clean dial with the word “Middle” printed in reassuring font. Within seconds of launch, it became clear the dial has a strong preference for whoever looks most certain. Producers described the tool as a public … Broadcaster Debuts ‘Balance Dial’ That Automatically Centres Whoever Looks Most CertainRead more

A broadcaster has rolled out a new on-screen graphic it says will restore “balance” to televised discussion by showing viewers where the centre really is. The graphic, branded the Middle Finder, appears as a clean dial with the word “Middle” printed in reassuring font. Within seconds of launch, it became clear the dial has a strong preference for whoever interrupts first. Producers described the tool as a public service. … Broadcaster Debuts ‘Middle Finder’ That Automatically Centres Whoever Interrupts FirstRead more

A broadcaster has rolled out a new on-screen graphic it says will restore “balance” to televised discussion by showing viewers where the centre really is. The graphic, branded the Balance Dial, appears as a clean dial with the word “Middle” printed in reassuring font. Within seconds of launch, it became clear the dial has a strong preference for whoever interrupts first. Producers described the tool as a public service. … Broadcaster Debuts ‘Balance Dial’ That Automatically Centres Whoever Interrupts FirstRead more

A regional radio station has launched what its management team describes as a significant step forward for community dialogue, introducing a dedicated telephone line that guarantees every listener the opportunity to express a balanced view. The Balanced Views Hotline, announced at a brief internal press event attended by an unspecified number of regional stakeholders, promises to give listeners a structured route to share perspectives on topics the station identifies … Local Radio Station Launches ‘Balanced Views Hotline’ Where All Calls Must First Clear A Brevity AssessmentRead more

A broadcaster has rolled out a new on-screen graphic it says will restore “balance” to televised discussion by showing viewers where the centre really is. The graphic, branded the Fairness Compass, appears as a clean dial with the word “Middle” printed in reassuring font. Within seconds of launch, it became clear the dial has a strong preference for the nearest red button. Producers described the tool as a public … Broadcaster Debuts ‘Fairness Compass’ That Automatically Centres The Nearest Red ButtonRead more