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The debate: two politicians, zero journalists

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MEDIAWATCH, Thurs. 3/5/2012: We take a look at the buzz around last night's presidential debate - how social media did the job of two journalists who were reduced to mere time-keepers. But also: "Moi, Président", the song, and Sarkozy's penchant for asking questions.

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By James CREEDON
Environmentalists wield latest weapon: satire
17/07/2012 - MEDIAWATCH FRANCE

Environmentalists wield latest weapon: satire

Shell's planned drilling operations in the Arctic have fallen victim to a spoof website. Also, satirical website The Onion targets the Toyota Prius. All this, plus a scandal affecting McDonald's in France, in today's corporate flavoured Mediawatch.
Madonna v. Marine
16/07/2012 - MEDIAWATCH FRANCE

Madonna v. Marine

Marine Le Pen is to sue Madonna after she associated the French politician's image with fascist symbolism during a concert in Paris on Saturday. The singer already pulled the same stunt at a concert in Tel Aviv in May. Also, it's the 70th anniversary of the wartime roundup of Jews in Paris known as "La rafle du Vél'd'Hiv" - we take a look at how successfully its memory is being kept alive.
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'Rain Man' and 'The Rottweiler', the return
13/07/2012 - MEDI WATCH FRANCE

'Rain Man' and 'The Rottweiler', the return

On the eve of Bastille Day, François Hollande's nickname 'Rain Man' appears unthreatened with forecasts there'll be stormy weather. He's been soaked at virtually every major public event he's attended. Also stormy is the family situation. The French media is also looking at the return of partner Valérie Trierweiler aka 'The Rottweiler'. That's the focus for this Media Watch, Friday 13th 2012.
Saudi Arabia: salons and online discontent
12/07/2012 - MEDIA WATCH FRANCE

Saudi Arabia: salons and online discontent

MEDIAWATCH Thurs. 12/7/2012: Time magazine reports on Saudi Arabia's vibrant online community, second only to Egypt in numbers of Facebook users. We look at the contrast between online liberties and real world conservatism. Also, Sarko the comeback kid in 2017? Finally, writers promoting their work on Twitter.
The return of the cursed tweet
12/07/2012 - MEDIA WATCH

The return of the cursed tweet

MEDIAWATCH Wed. 11/7/2012: Tweetgate is back! François Hollande's son has given an interview to Le Point magazine in which he criticises First Lady Valerie Trierweiler, this for her controversial "tweet attack" on Ségolène Royal last month.

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