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Video Links

• Video 1: The industry of fake (2014): What is considered real or fake in today’s media.

• Video 2: Inside Radiolab: Take a stroll through where Radiolab is made and meet some of the people who have created your favorite episodes.

• Video 3: “Why Are Brands Choosing to Work With Influencers?” by Forbes: With influencer marketing on the rise, brands are opting to work with influencers to tell their stories--but why?

• Video 4: “The Making of Bhad Bhabie From Danielle Bregoli” by VICE News: Bhad Bhabie’s hip-hop career began as most do, because she’d committed crimes. While the crimes in question were typical of an aspiring rapper (car theft, knife threats), the fact that she committed them at age 13 was atypical, as was their immediate consequence: an appearance on the Dr. Phil show. If you’re unsure who we’re talking about here, perhaps the phrase “Cash me outside” will jog your memory? Yep, that’s her.

Web Resources

• Web 1: Journalism Organizations. A comprehensive list of journalism organizations, courtesy of the Pew Research Center’s Project for Excellence in Journalism.

• Web 2: Journalism Tools: Resources for journalists and news consumers, from the Committee for Concerned Journalists.

• Web 3: Reporter.org. A variety of resources for journalists and the public, from Investigative Reporters and Editors.

• Web 4: Inside Film Magazine Online. Various film industry links, focusing on screenwriting and filmmaking.

• Web 5: Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication. Association of educators and students. http://www.aejmc.org/

• Web 6: Wikinews. The collaboratively written news site.

• Web 7: CNN iReport. CNN’s branch for citizen journalists.

Audio Links

• Audio 1: This American Life, Lifestyle of the Rich and Famous: Chicago writer Cheryl Trykv on her own close encounter with Hollywood, the media, and a famous maid. (13 min)

• Audio 2: This American Life, How to Get Famous: Writer Sandra Tsing Loh on how she staged stunts to get press attention. She was wildly successful, featured in the Wall Street Journal, NPR, People Magazine, CNN, and in a Tonight Show monologue. (9 min)