Benjamin Mullin

Benjamin Mullin is a media reporter for The New York Times, covering major companies behind news and entertainment. He has been in the media industry since college and has been published by the Poynter Institute. Mullin's focus is on exposing bad behavior, hypocrisy, and corporate malfeasance within the media world. He adheres to high journalistic standards, protects confidential sources, and avoids conflicts of interest in his coverage. His work has often involved uncovering conflicts of interest and deceptive practices within the media industry.

Biography:  https://www.nytimes.com/by/benjamin-mullin

67%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

84%

Examples:

  • Benjamin Mullin has a tendency to report on corporate power dynamics and conflicts of interest within the media industry.
  • He often highlights instances of hypocrisy and bad behavior in the media world.
  • Mullin's reporting sometimes reveals contradictions or inconsistencies in the actions or statements of media companies and their leaders.

Conflicts of Interest

52%

Examples:

  • However, there are no instances of Mullin himself having a conflict of interest.
  • Mullin's reporting occasionally uncovers conflicts of interest within the media industry.

Contradictions

82%

Examples:

  • Another article mentioned the deal between Paramount and Skydance while also highlighting the recent failed talks between the two companies.
  • In one article, Mullin reported on Sports Illustrated's print edition continuing under a new operator, but did not mention that it had been sold to Minute Media.

Deceptions

62%

Examples:

  • Mullin's reporting on Sports Illustrated's print edition was criticized for not providing the full story about the publication's ownership.
  • Some articles contain deceptive practices such as misleading headlines or omitting important details.

Recent Articles

Paramount Global to Merge with Skydance Media: David Ellison Set to Become New Owner in $28 Billion Deal

Paramount Global to Merge with Skydance Media: David Ellison Set to Become New Owner in $28 Billion Deal

Broke On: Monday, 08 July 2024 Paramount Global, controlled by Shari Redstone, is merging with Skydance Media in a $28B deal. David Ellison, Skydance CEO and Oracle founder's son, will take ownership. Ellison dropped out of USC to produce; the merger marks Redstone's exit.
NPR Senior Editor Resigns Amidst Controversy Over Alleged Liberal Bias: A Commitment to Diversity or a Loss of Objectivity?

NPR Senior Editor Resigns Amidst Controversy Over Alleged Liberal Bias: A Commitment to Diversity or a Loss of Objectivity?

Broke On: Tuesday, 16 April 2024 NPR senior editor Uri Berliner resigns amidst controversy over allegations of liberal bias within the organization. In his essay, Berliner accused NPR of failing to cover controversial stories fairly and losing commitment to viewpoint diversity. The controversy sparked a heated debate and attracted attention from conservative media outlets and politicians.
Sports Illustrated Continues Operations with New Publisher Authentic Brands Group and Minute Media

Sports Illustrated Continues Operations with New Publisher Authentic Brands Group and Minute Media

Broke On: Tuesday, 19 March 2024 Sports Illustrated, a 70-year-old sports magazine, has partnered with Authentic Brands Group (ABG) and Minute Media for publishing rights. The partnership will continue operations across digital and print platforms.
The Messenger: A Digital News Startup's Failed Attempt to Raise Funding and Shutdown

The Messenger: A Digital News Startup's Failed Attempt to Raise Funding and Shutdown

Broke On: Saturday, 03 February 2024 The Messenger, a digital news startup launched with $50 million in funding last May, failed to raise the necessary funds and lost tens of millions of dollars. Despite bringing in around $3 million in revenue last year.