Sunday, February 20, 2011

India's dodgy 'paid news' phenomenon | Media | guardian.co.uk

India's dodgy 'paid news' phenomenon | Media | guardian.co.uk: "With all that in mind, a Sunday Times reporter contacted Medianet, a company suspected of offering 'paid news' deals. It was created by Bennett, Coleman and Co, which publishes many titles including The Times of India.

Last week, the reporter telephoned Medianet, as it reveals today, posing as the PR agent of a company wanting coverage for a party at an exclusive shopping mall in Delhi."

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