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Azerbaijan to develop standards for online media

Headlines 14:04 09 Dec, 2021

A. Ismayilov noted that some media outlets are trying to gain ratings with fake news

Azerbaijan to develop standards for online media

“The work on strategic planning is also underway. A special project concept – MediaAd will be prepared to optimize and strengthen the capacity of advertising in the online media field,” said Ahmad Ismayilov, Executive Director of the Media Development Agency, Qazet.az reports.

He noted that standards will also be developed in online media.

A. Ismayilov noted that some media outlets are trying to gain ratings with fake news, which has a negative impact on the activities of professional media entities: “Professional media entities with joint efforts can prevent such negative cases. We should protect our society from misinformation. As professional media entities, we should increase public awareness.