TikTok Fails to Secure Extension, Just Lost Major Music Artists Like Taylor Swift, Drake, Lady Gaga.

[ 02/02/2024 20:36 ] Read on westernjournal.com

Report Overview: The article presents a conflict between TikTok and Universal Music Group with a noticeable bias towards UMG's perspective. The use of charged language, omission of key information, and unbalanced reporting are evident, leading to a lower objectivity score.

Sides Objectivity Scores

Universal Music Group (75)

TikTok (25)

Sides Representation Balance

Favored Side

Universal Music Group

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Detected Manipulations & Suggested Changes

Biased language

The use of emotionally charged words to sway the reader's opinion.

Terms like 'toxic divorce', 'bully', 'intimidation', and 'greed' are used to describe the actions and attitudes of the parties involved, particularly painting TikTok in a negative light.

Use neutral language to describe the situation and the actions of both parties.

Omission of key information

Leaving out important details that could help the reader form a more balanced view.

The article does not provide TikTok's perspective in detail or discuss the specifics of the disagreement, such as the terms offered by TikTok and how they compare to industry standards.

Include TikTok's response and details of the proposed terms for a balanced view.

Unbalanced reporting

Presenting one side of an argument more favorably than the other.

The article heavily features UMG's point of view and accusations against TikTok, while TikTok's response is summarized briefly and presented as a counter-argument rather than a co-equal perspective.

Provide equal space and consideration to TikTok's statements and arguments.

Misleading headlines

The headline suggests a finality and a broader impact than what is detailed in the article.

The headline implies that TikTok has already lost major music artists, which may not be the case if negotiations are still ongoing or if alternative arrangements are made.

Rephrase the headline to reflect the current state of negotiations, such as 'TikTok and Universal Music Group at Impasse Over Licensing Agreement'.

Appeal to emotion

Manipulating the reader's emotions to sway their opinion.

The article uses emotionally charged language and presents UMG's accusations in a way that may elicit an emotional response from the reader, particularly sympathy for artists and antipathy towards TikTok.

Stick to factual reporting without using language that is designed to elicit an emotional response.

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