Which of the following is an example of a conflict of interest?

A reporter gives a television broadcast about changes in traffic routes for the week.

A reporter writes an editorial column about the reaction after a local robbery.

A reporter publishes an online review about a play that he has written.

A reporter gives a radio broadcast about new businesses opening up.

Question

Which of the following is an example of a conflict of interest?

A reporter gives a television broadcast about changes in traffic routes for the week.

A reporter writes an editorial column about the reaction after a local robbery.

A reporter publishes an online review about a play that he has written.

A reporter gives a radio broadcast about new businesses opening up.

anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

Definitely the third one -- a reporter publishes an online review about a play that he has written. That's an especially bad case because of the question on just how objective that writer is going to be in their review.