The Grubs: Interesting media slant

For quite some time I have noticed something quite interesting.

Almost since the start of this blog, it has been distributed by a British news organisation called NewsNow. Normally they are excellent, and on occasions my articles have appeared on topic-specific "most read" articles lists.

However, none of my articles on the McCanns have appeared. In fact, I have not noticed any of my articles on any topic appearing. I am assured by the organisation that they are picking up my feeds.

It's also interesting to note the lack of stories on the McCanns. Madeleine McCann is not even in the "Hot Topic" section that includes such fascinating and up to date topics such as, 'Lord Black, Bungs in Football, Smoking Ban" etc.

Take a look at the latest headlines (as at 3:30am UK time). See if you notice (1) the lack of headlines (2) the bias.

1 to 2 hours old
Web attacks on Maddy McCann's parents Telegraph.co.uk 02:21

Yesterday
Madeleine McCann: Website blocked after 'spiteful' comments 24dash.com 17:16 25-Jul-07
No-One Above Suspicion In Case Of Madeleine McCann Anorak.co.uk 09:52 25-Jul-07

Earlier News
Gerry McCann forced to defend parenting on US TV This is London 19:05 24-Jul-07
Gerry McCann takes hunt for Madeleine to US daytime TV This is London 17:43 24-Jul-07
Gerry McCann takes hunt for Madeleine to the US daytime TV This is London 17:18 24-Jul-07
Gerry McCann in America The Sun 12:51 24-Jul-07
Brown thanks Portugal over Madeleine McCann politics.co.uk 12:42 24-Jul-07
Gerry McCann takes hunt for Madeleine to the White House This is London 12:14 24-Jul-07
Gerry McCann to meet US politicians Viewlondon.co.uk 10:51 24-Jul-07
Gerry McCann meets top US law maker over missing Madeleine This is London 09:08 24-Jul-07
US meeting for McCann father The Scotsman 00:36 24-Jul-07
Madeleine McCann's father visits the US Telegraph.co.uk 14:05 23-Jul-07
Madeleine McCann's father in US child protection talks 24dash.com 12:15 23-Jul-07
Madeleine McCann: Hope Floats Anorak.co.uk 09:35 23-Jul-07
McCann tells US 'goodwill' from Madeleine's campaign can help all missing children The Daily Mail 09:22 23-Jul-07
McCann mission The Scotsman 00:13 22-Jul-07
Police 'at critical stage' in search for Madeleine McCann Belfast Telegraph 07:32 21-Jul-07
New Clues' And No News For Madeleine McCann Anorak.co.uk 11:45 20-Jul-07
Not Finding Madeleine McCann Anorak.co.uk 09:02 19-Jul-07
Locals Spot Robert Murat By Madeleine McCann's Flat Anorak.co.uk 09:40 18-Jul-07
Madeleine McCann Tests The Imagination Of Harry Potter Fans Anorak.co.uk 08:48 17-Jul-07
Madeleine McCann: A Lead? Anorak.co.uk 12:35 16-Jul-07
Situation "Critical" For Madeleine McCann And Robert Murat Anorak.co.uk 11:05 16-Jul-07
Kate McCann returns for christening Telegraph.co.uk 01:12 16-Jul-07
SOS Madeleine McCann: Toscano And El Frances Anorak.co.uk 07:55 14-Jul-07
Madeleine McCann's father meets abduction case experts The Scotsman 02:27 14-Jul-07
Madeleine McCann: Is This Relevant? Anorak.co.uk 18:53 13-Jul-07
McCann friends confront Madeleine suspect Guardian Unlimited 12:00 13-Jul-07
McCann family friends meet suspect -PA Guardian Unlimited 11:56 13-Jul-07
McCann friends confront chief suspect ITV.com 11:05 13-Jul-07
McCann family friends meet suspect This is South Wales 11:04 13-Jul-07
Madeleine McCann: Face To Face With Robert Murat Anorak.co.uk 08:57 13-Jul-07
McCann friends meet suspect Telegraph.co.uk 02:15 13-Jul-07
Madeleine McCann: Murat, Toscano And Friends Anorak.co.uk 10:08 12-Jul-07
Top Stories: MCCANN FRIENDS QUIZZED The Mirror 07:41 12-Jul-07
Mccann Friends Quizzed The Mirror 07:35 12-Jul-07
McCann friends interviewed Scotsman.com 00:38 12-Jul-07
McCann friends quizzed by police -PA Guardian Unlimited 19:53 11-Jul-07
Police interview friends of Madeleine McCann's parents The Scottish Herald 13:53 11-Jul-07

Oh well - bang goes my distribution I guess!