Concordia disaster coverage leads to multiple ad #fails
Three days after it ran aground, the Costa Concordia remains a front page story. You'd think that newspapers might keep an eye on what advertisements they place beside those unsettling AP disaster photos, but that doesn't seem to be the case. Sweden's Dagens Nyheter (Daily News), ran a travel agent's cruise ad parallel to the Costa coverage. And Italy's Il Gazettino put a \"Win a Free Crispo Cruise\" contest in the worst possible slot.
But The Guardian might be the biggest offender, where the headline \"Give Queen a new royal yacht\" was printed beneath a photo of the sinking ship. Whether that was pointed political commentary or an accidentally unfortunate layout, it still warrants a \"Yikes.\"
Should the papers apologize for their ad fails?
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Mike Gallagher
Mike Gallagher is a Georgia-based freelance journalist covering local news, community developments, and regional issues that matter most to residents across the state. Writing for Georgianewsday.com since 2016, Mike has built a reputation for clear, balanced reporting and a strong connection to the communities he serves. His work spans city council decisions, school board updates, small business features, public safety reports, and statewide policy changes. In addition to local coverage, Mike occasionally reports on state politics and national headlines, offering readers context on how broader decisions impact Georgia communities. Known for his steady, fact-driven approach, Mike prioritizes accuracy, fairness, and accessibility in every story. Whether covering a town hall meeting or breaking political developments, he aims to inform readers with clarity and integrity. Outside the newsroom, Mike remains actively engaged in Georgia’s civic landscape, always seeking the next story that shapes the state’s future.
