Control Quote by Neil Macdonald
“There is a small industry out there called media training. It offers instruction on how to 'control a narrative,' to use that awful term. Most politicians are clients.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: CBC Radio, 2020
Media training teaches narrative control, often used by politicians to shape public perception.
In simple terms: Politicians learn to manage stories.
Key Takeaway
Question media narratives critically.
Themes
media
politics
communication
Mood
critical
inquisitive
Type
journalistic
educational
When to use this quote
- political campaigns
- media analysis
- public speaking
Key Concepts
propaganda
public relations
media literacy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can citizens discern authentic information?
- What responsibilities do media trainers have?
A Different Perspective
It may oversimplify complex media dynamics.
