The media plays a significant role in shaping public perception. Headlines such as "Janet Mason KC Kelly vs Richard Mann Exclusive" can create a narrative that frames the individuals involved in a certain light. The use of "exclusive" suggests that there is unique or privileged information being shared, which can attract readers or viewers interested in the details of the controversy.
Mason and Kelly assumed that any intelligence generated for a client belonged to the client. Mann assumed something else entirely. In a secretly recorded meeting (the transcript of which has been obtained by this outlet), Mann is heard saying: janet mason kc kelly vs richard mann exclusive