Keralam CM Satheesan says social media trends, ‘ratings race’ threaten journalistic credibility
At the opening of the Thiruvananthapuram Press Club’s diamond‑jubilee celebrations, Kerala Chief Minister Satheesan cautioned that mainstream media, despite their long heritage, are increasingly chasing social‑media trends, turning ratings into a race that erodes journalistic credibility. He highlighted that the pursuit of online engagement metrics often leads to sensationalism and compromises factual reporting.