At least in terms of honesty according to Gallup (sign-up for the 30 day free trial to read more). TV reporters (#15) faired slightly better than Newspaper reporters (#16). Advertising practitioners ranked one above car salesman… ouch. According to Reuters…

Car salesmen brought up the rear with only 9 percent rating their honesty and ethics as high. That was one point lower than for people in advertising.

Journalists did not fare much better in public approval. TV reporters (23 percent) and newspaper reporters (21) ranked below auto mechanics (26) and nursing home operators (24) on the list.