Journalism Quote by Selwyn Raab
““Nevertheless, the inquiry turned up evidence to prove that with the help of mobsters, Post officials were dumping newspapers into the East River, incorporating them into the paper’s circulation statistics, and thereby boosting advertising rates.””
About This Quote
Source Book: “The New York Times: The Complete History” by Selwyn Raab, 2015
The investigation uncovered that officials colluded with organized crime to inflate newspaper circulation by dumping copies into a river, boosting ad rates.
In simple terms: Officials used illegal tactics to increase newspaper sales and ad revenue.
Key Takeaway
Beware of corruption that manipulates data for profit.
Themes
media
corruption
law
Mood
critical
serious
Type
investigative
educational
When to use this quote
- journalistic ethics training
- media audits
- regulatory compliance
- academic case studies
Key Concepts
circulation fraud
organized crime
advertising economics
Questions to Reflect On
- What safeguards can prevent media fraud?
- How does corruption affect public trust in news?
A Different Perspective
Such claims may be contested or lack full evidence.
