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Cashing in on people's misery. That's the accusation against a travel company in Italy which Tweeted: "Afraid of the earthquake? Let things drop and run away to Santo Domingo". That led to a Twitter storm of protest and was judged a social marketing "epic fail". That's the focus for this edition of Media Watch, Tuesday 29th May 2012.

MEDIAWATCH
By Nicholas RUSHWORTH
Shadows of the past
14/03/2013 - MEDIA WATCH FRANCE

Shadows of the past

We take a look at the journalist who got it right in predicting the new pope. Also, criticisms emerge over his alleged collusion with the military dictatorship in Argentina in the 70's and 80's. Finally, some fun facts about Pope Francis.
Habemus papam: first reactions
13/03/2013 - MEDIA WATCH

Habemus papam: first reactions

A look at initial reactions on social media upon news that Jorge Mario Bergoglio was elected as Pope Francis.
Black smoke
12/03/2013 - MEDIA WATCH FRANCE

Black smoke

Lots of tweeting on the day's goings on at the Vatican... We look at the race to announce the first puffs of black smoke on social media and also a scandal broken by La Repubblica on apartments owned by the Holy See which are in the same building as Europe's biggest gay sauna!
Hollande's presidency off the rails?
11/03/2013 - MEDIA WATCH

Hollande's presidency off the rails?

Later edition of MediaWatch - we look at François Hollande's attempts to get his Presidency 'back on the rails' with a two-day train trip to Dijon in order to meet and greet the people. His popularity ratings have hit an historic low. Mark Owen and I also discuss Dijon mustard and mayonnaise... and Sarkozy's attempts to capitalise on Hollande's unpopularity.
Hollande's popularity on the rails
11/03/2013 - MEDIA WATCH FRANCE

Hollande's popularity on the rails

President 'Normal' took the train to Dijon a a two-day trip aimed at 'reaching out to the people'... The press has compared it to a stop on the campaign trail, this less than a year into his Presidency. Hollande's popularity has hit rock bottom in the polls. Also, more on Nicolas Sarkozy's possible comeback at the next presidential election.

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