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Media Reporting and Sensationalism

The tendency of media outlets to favor simple, sensational labels, such as calling someone a 'Playboy model', and how this can mislead the public.

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Feb 7, 2026

How have media outlets and social networks conflated attendance at Playboy events with appearing in Playboy magazine?

Media outlets and social networks sometimes treat attendance at -branded events—like parties, club nights or promotional appearances—as tantamount to having appeared in Playboy magazine, a confusion r...