The rise of gotcha journalism

Tim Burrowes

June 4, 2009 11:40

“Really, how much of this is a meaningful examination of a politician’s fitness for office and how much is merely a recreational pursuit for our friends in the media; slightly less tacky than sticking pins in baby hamsters, but only just!”

Mark Butler on journos tripping up politicians

Be a member to keep reading

Join Mumbrella Pro to access the Mumbrella archive and read our premium analysis of everything under the media and marketing umbrella.

Become a member

Tim Burrowes

Tim Burrowes is the publisher of Mumbrella and Unmade. He co-founded Mumbrella in 2008 and sister title Unmade in 2021. He's worked in the UK, Middle East, Asia & Australia and has specialised in writing about the communications world for the last 25 years. He wrote the book Media Unmade, published in 2021, and became the presenter of MediaLand on ABC Radio National in 2025.

Topics

journalism

Latest

It's official: Google's AI Mode destroys informational clicks

Clemenger BBDO ramps up media as Omnicom integration takes hold

'Designed to intimidate': Police investigate targeting of journalist Nick McKenzie's house

Radio's killing season goes into overdrive, but is the Kyle & Jackie O national strategy dead too?

Is The Melbourne Cup too much of a gamble for sponsors?

The rise of gotcha journalism

Get the latest media and marketing industry news (and views) direct to your inbox.

Sign up to the free Mumbrella newsletter now.

SUBSCRIBE