Be prepared Quote by Evan Davis
“For me, the main principle for broadcasters has to be that if people stand to benefit from an interview, they should be prepared to face some downside as well.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Broadcasting Ethics Conference, 2018
Broadcasters should balance public benefit with personal risk, ensuring fairness and transparency.
In simple terms: Beneficial interviews must also consider possible downsides.
Key Takeaway
Weigh benefits against potential harms.
Themes
ethics
media responsibility
fairness
Mood
analytical
concerned
Type
ethical
professional
When to use this quote
- news reporting
- political interviews
- corporate communications
Key Concepts
public interest
risk assessment
Questions to Reflect On
- What criteria determine acceptable downside?
- How can broadcasters protect interviewees?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on risk may suppress important but controversial topics.
