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10/05/2012 - MEDIAWATCH FRANCE

Gay marriage: Obama's approval divides US media

MEDIAWATCH, Thurs. 10/5/2012: On Twitter there was mostly celebration of Obama's announcement that he supports gay marriage. Meanwhile, Fox Nation called it a "declaration of war" on marriage. We take a look at reaction. Also, the Indignados in Spain get organised ahead of the first anniversary of their movement. Finally, don't cross Valérie Trierweiler! We give an example of how you don't mess with the new French First Lady.

09/05/2012 - MEDIAWATCH FRANCE

'Meeting Sarkozy is like taking cocaine'

MEDIAWATCH, Wed. 9/5/2012: Is he REALLY that exciting in person? The head of the UMP youth wing has said meeting Nicolas Sarkozy is like snorting cocaine. It's controversial, but it's not the first time he's been compared to a class A drug. Also, Nadine Morano gets Sarkozy's autograph, and future First Lady Valérie Trierweller prepares herself for a media frenzy.

08/05/2012 - MEDIA WATCH FRANCE

Sarkozy misidentified as a prostitute

MEDIAWATCH FRANCE, Tues. 9/5/2012: It's VE Day celebrations in Paris with two Presidents attending the ceremony side by side. Also, Nicolas Sarkozy is mistakenly labeled as a prostitute by a US network. We take a look at a town where 100% of votes went to the outgoing President. Finally, congratulations are sent to François Hollande...in music form.

07/05/2012 - MEDIAWATCH FRANCE

Post-election humour online

MEDIAWATCH, Mon. 7/5/2012: We take a look at the reactions and buzz online the day after François Hollande's election - including viral videos, most-discussed hashtags and cartoons from abroad.

04/05/2012 - MEDIAWATCH FRANCE

French election: what social media changed

MEDIAWATCH, Fri. 4/4/2012: As the French election draws to a close, we take a look at the impact social media have had on the 2012 campaign. Also, a Freudian slip by the French defence minister has far-right undertones, and centrist François Bayrou features in several political cartoons today.

03/05/2012 - MEDIA WATCH FRANCE

The debate: two politicians, zero journalists

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.

01/05/2012 - MEDIAWATCH FRANCE

'Tweet you're sorry 466 times!'

MEDIAWATCH FRANCE, Tues. 1/5/2012: Two French politicians have sued a Twitter user for insulting them online. The punishment? Tweeting he's sorry 466 times - the number of hits the offending tweet got. Is this the online equivalent of giving naughty Twitter users lines? Also, the crowd numbers at Sarkozy's rallies are questioned by internet users, and Facebook introduces an organ donation feature.

25/04/2012 - MEDIAWATCH FRANCE

Sarkozy's far-right folly?

MEDIAWATCH, Wed. 15/4/2012: Sarkozy is accused of crossing the line in search of far-right voters. Also, a Tumblr blog called "Chers voisins" highlights neighbourly love or lack thereof with passive-aggressive notes. Finally, Obama proves he's the king of PR on Facebook with his latest showman stunt.

24/04/2012 - MEDIA WATCH FRANCE

Sarkozy, in a word

MEDIAWATCH, Tues. 24/4/2012: More campaign videos as the second round battle commences and this time Sarkozy fans are asked to sum him up in one word. Also, the battle gets under way in earnest for First Lady...and finally a car drives into the metro, thinking its a parking garage.

23/04/2012 - MEDIA WATCH FRANCE

Social media and the Belgian border

MEDIAWATCH, Mon. 23/4/2012: Social media leaked exit poll results last night and Paris prosecutors are opening cases against two Belgian websites and one Belgian journalists who tweeted information before the 8pm watershed. Is this another case of obsolete laws being eroded by technology? Also, the shock of the Front National's best election result ever.