The International Press Institute (IPI), the global network of editors and media executives, is deeply concerned about the growing tendency in Turkey and elsewhere of prominent journalists endorsing products and services in return for remuneration.
This practice is susceptible to abuse and has an obvious potential to bring the journalist into a conflict of interests. Furthermore, the public perception of the media’s credibility and respect for truth can only diminish when it becomes apparent that members of the media are financially attached to outside influences.
IPI believes that any practice that could impede the free flow of news and opinion must be avoided.