iMediaEthics

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

iMediaEthics provides international media ethics news and investigations into journalism ethics lapses.

Target Customer

Educators, colleges, institutions, students and teachers (via 'Resources for Educators'); general readers and researchers interested in media ethics; journalists and media professionals seeking ethics coverage.

Key Differentiator

Not-for-profit, non-partisan news site focused specifically on media ethics, with dedicated sections for ethics topics, a Polling Center, and educator resources, plus ongoing investigations into ethical lapses.

Implementation Timeline

Value is realized immediately upon accessing the site; content is updated regularly (latest news, polls, and investigations).

Pain Points

1Lack of centralized, up-to-date reporting on media ethics issues and ethics lapses
2Need for independent, nonpartisan analysis of media polling and reporting accuracy
3Need for educational resources on media ethics for educators and students

Key Features

1Extensive topic taxonomy (e.g., Corrections, Libel, Fake News, Plagiarism, Privacy, Data Ethics, etc.)
2Latest news and investigations into journalism ethics lapses
3Polling Center with expert analysis and opinion pieces
4Resources for Educators (educator-focused content and case studies)
5Special Investigations and various ethics-related categories
6Donation-driven not-for-profit model

Target Customer Industries

Decision Makers

1Polling Director

Client Results

1Readers are informed about media ethics issues and investigations into ethical lapses
2Educators and institutions have access to resources on media ethics
3Analyses and coverage of polling in the media provide context for understanding media accuracy

Competitive Advantages

1Not-for-profit, non-partisan platform
2Special Investigations into journalism ethics lapses
3Dedicated Polling Center with expert analysis
4Resources for Educators and educators-focused content
5Comprehensive taxonomy of ethics topics and public-interest reporting

Key Benefits

1Up-to-date coverage of media ethics issues

2Investigations into ethical lapses in journalism

3Educational resources for educators and students

4Analytical polling content through the Polling Center

5Support from a nonprofit organization via donations

Additional Product Information

Product Description

A not-for-profit, non-partisan news site that publishes international media ethics news and investigations into journalism ethics lapses.

Target Market

Educators, colleges, institutions, students and teachers; general readers and researchers interested in media ethics; journalists and media professionals

Unique Value Proposition

A nonprofit, impartial platform delivering current media ethics news and investigations, complemented by educator resources and polling analysis.

Technical Requirements

Not explicitly stated; content is accessible via the website and RSS feed (RSS feed page exists).

Pricing Model

Donations / philanthropic support (not-for-profit model; donation prompts are present)

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