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media2 years ago•2 min saved

"BBC's New Social Media Rules for Stars: Policing Content on the Brink"

The BBC is expected to release new social media rules for its biggest stars following a controversy involving Gary Lineker's tweet earlier this year. An independent review by former ITN CEO John Hardie is likely to be published soon, clarifying how social media guidelines should apply to freelance presenters. The BBC may introduce restrictions on what stars can comment on, potentially banning them from discussing sensitive or contentious issues on platforms like Twitter. The review is expected to establish a three-tier system, with stricter rules for BBC News employees and "crown jewel" presenters. The Lineker crisis highlighted confusion over existing social media rules, leading to his suspension, which was later reversed after protests from colleagues.

via Deadline|

#bbc #gary-lineker #impartiality

politics2 years ago•11 min saved

Gary Lineker's BBC Controversy: Impartiality and Social Media Backlash

Former soccer star and BBC host Gary Lineker sparked a major public spat over the UK public broadcaster's impartiality and the influence the government may or may not have on its operations. Lineker's tweet criticizing the government's new legislation aimed at cracking down on boats bringing migrants across the English Channel from France led to his suspension from the BBC's flagship soccer show, Match of the Day. The controversy exposed a bigger debate surrounding the BBC over how much influence the Conservative government is exerting on the nation’s public broadcaster. The BBC has now reinstated Lineker and announced an independent review into its social media rules.

via Hollywood Reporter|

#bbc #conservative-party #gary-lineker