Considering today’s constantly changing technology, we are now able to access news stories at the touch of our fingertips through our mobile phones. When the world is flashing media and news at us constantly it becomes difficult to know what to believe. Television news is no different than other forms of media. The main purpose of news shows it to provide its viewers with the most up to date information from the days before while keeping them engaged. Many times, the news stations become more worried about keeping the viewer ratings up than covering the most important stories. This is often done by sharing heart jerking stories and alarming pictures, creating constant movement on the screen, covering stories quickly and adding sound effects. …show more content…
The reason CBS This Morning seems to do so well is that they cover a wide variety of stories covering different areas at a fast pace. Beginning the show, they show us stories relating to weather with flooding threating the Midwest along with deadly storms in the Southern United States. Many shorter stories are covered regarding the school shooting that occurred in Florida. Politics is covered when President Trump addresses arming teachers is the best option for safer schools. National news is reached through the Syrian government continues to bomb local cities. An extensive interview with Jim Vandehei and Mike Allen on why corporations are cutting ties with the National Rifle Association. CBS This Morning also covers two topics with little relevance to the general audience First is a preview of the Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus. Secondly, is a story about the dangers of teen vaping. The newscast ends with covering its longest story of the show an interview by Norah of poet Rupi Kaur. Halfway through the show at the eight o’clock hour is an “EyeOpener” this is a fast pace summary of the first part of the show. Overall CBS This Morning spent much of its time elaborating about cases of little relevance regarding news people need to know to start their day. By doing this it comes at the expense of its viewers who may miss out on …show more content…
Almost all the stories throughout the morning in some way incorporated an emotional twist. The first story of the show talks about the deadly storms in the Southern United States. Over twelve tornadoes have destroyed homes, yet out of all the debris, they find hope when they discover a dog trapped underneath. I feel as if CBS is trying to lighten the mood, almost as if they cannot bombard us with too much sadness all at once or we might change the channel. Another example of using emotion to keep us from watching is included in a story of the Syrian government using chemicals to bomb innocent civilians. CBS shows us disturbing images of children suffering of symptoms from a chlorine attack and other children who have blood and bandages around parts of their bodies. They also must point out to us that over 130 children have died because of these attacks but makes no mention to the rest of the civilians. If the story showed graphics and told numbers of deaths for older people, it would not have the same effect. When people hear that children are dying in war is affects them differently than other ages of people. Yet the audience should be more concerned that any people are dying because of a chemical war. When newscasters develop stories around emotional or heart touching stories they may be eliminating vital details of the story just to ensure that the viewers will feel connected
In the 1960’s news reports became mandatory to all radio programming. For most radio stations in the 60’s and even today when the news comes on, people usually change the station. The exception to the rule was CKLW. Their 20/20 news report would happen twenty minutes before the hour and twenty minutes after the hour. This was very different format; CKLW is credited for changing radio broadcasting of news forever with this particular format. When all other stations were reporting the news at the top of the hour, CKLW was still playing rock and roll music.
If T.V. news or radio have morphed into reality shows, then it is only a reflection of the viewers. As a former news reporter, the author should understand that the success
In “Reporting the News” by George C. Edwards III, Martin P. Wattenberg, and Robert L. Lineberry, the main idea is how the media determines what to air, where to get said stories that will air, how the media presents the news, and the medias effect on the general public. “Reporting The News” is a very strong and detailed article. The authors’ purpose is to inform the readers of what goes on in the news media. This can be inferred by the authors’ tone. The authors’ overall tone is critical of the topics that are covered. The tone can be determined by the authors’ strong use of transitions, specific examples, and phrases or words that indicate analysis. To summarize, first, the authors’ indicate that the media chooses its stories that will air
It is not uncommon to hear people complaining about what they hear on the news. Everyone knows it and the media themselves knows it as well. Some of the most renowned journalists have even covered the the media’s issues in detail. Biased news outlets have flooded everyday news. We find that journalism’s greatest problems lie in the media’s inability for unbiased reporting, the tendency to use the ignorance of their audience to create a story, and their struggles to maintain relevance.
In “Wires and Lights in a Box,” the author, Edward R. Murrow, is delivering a speech on October 15, 1958, to attendees of the Radio-Television News Directors Association. In his speech, Murrow addresses how it is his desire and duty to tell his audience what is happening to radio and television. Murrow talks about how television insulates people from the realities in the world, how the television industry is focused on profits rather than delivering the news to the public, and how television and radio can teach, illuminate, and inspire.
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Review of BBC One, 6 O'clock News The BBC is a public broadcasting service, which has always been thought of as displaying and promoting views of the entire nation to the public, of which should always conform to the objectives of the institution (mainly educational). The news therefore is seen as a programme that informs and educates the public on current affairs, nationally and globally without introducing any bias or portraying anything in an unfair light. This is so that the audience can be active on how they feel about the situations of everyday life without being influenced by media institutions (e.g. advertising). The whole principle of the news is to provide its viewers with an impartial programme about the latest goings on. The BBC news represents the views and feelings of the British
Breaking News Today’s world relies on, and thrives because of, information. Information is highly valued, and most people want more of it. One of the fastest and most effective ways to spread and obtain information is through news programming. News programming distributes messages to vast portions of society, allowing information to be delivered across the nation. One significant example of news programs is CBS Evening News with Jeff Glor.
At the risk of “dating” myself, I can recall a time when the “news” was available as a choice between three major networks and perhaps a PBS station. At the time, even though I was probably to young to even care, I also recall the relative “mundaneness” in its delivery. With the etiquette of a couple of programmed drones, Huntley and Brinkley would take turns delivering the daily headlines and within the time span of a half hour the populace would be completely informed. The delivery of the “news” during the early to mid twentieth century, in my opinion, was designed to inform, and that was it.
Watching the newscast from a critical perspective made me more aware of the role local television news programs play in our lives. I now see that they give people a brief overview of the day's events on the national and local scenes. Because people in today's society have many demands on their time – work, family, school, leisure pursuits – they need to get their news quickly. They rely on their favorite television news programs to keep them informed. They should be aware, however, that the time constraints of a 30-minute local newscast limit the amount of information it can give its viewers. For more in-depth coverage they should supplement the TV news with other media sources, such as newspapers, magazines, and radio news programs. As long as viewers take the inherent limitations into account while they watch the evening news, it is a quick, easy way to stay informed on daily events and unfolding or ongoing stories in their own and surrounding communities.
But how can we be sure that the news is not biased? Are we receiving information accurately, with details being simple to understand? After further research on media framing, I’ve come to realize that it is not rare to be someone who is skeptical of the news. In decades before now, media did a better job serving the public interests inside their news stories (Callaghan, 2001, p.186). But now, journalists may mix up facts intentionally and build a different story (Callaghan, 2001, p.184). How can one feel safe after knowing the media changes stories to keep us interested? Boring stories may not keep someone excited or fully interested, but at least people would not be misinformed and can, in a way, better prepare for what they will face outside their
Television and the internet are gaining in importance as media sources for news in terms of access and news. Television news refers to the broadcast of information regarding current events and happenings through the medium of television. The majority of news stories are pre-recorded reports edited and pieced together by the television networks, while live reports are represented by reporters on the scene, often with the help of a studio reporter. Producers determine what stories are included and excluded, and they thereby influence the outcome of a newscast.
Contrary to the popular belief, immediacy is not the most important value. Even without important breaking news, a newscast can hold or attract more viewers by showing an enterprising story that was reported well about an important topic, even if it isn’t as late breaking. “Given the choice of immediate or significant, most local TV news people will still opt for immediate. The numbers show that that approach is misguided” (Rosenstiel 64). Although it is easier, takes less time, less expertise and less imagination to rely on visuals to provide appeal for a story, the extra effort of attracting audiences through reporting, information and storytelling is worth it in the end.
political events in this age of CNN and news ON-LINE. This is because of the
The purpose of journalism is to report a story accurately; simply to tell it like it is. Over the past two decades, with increased tension over political and religious ideologies, the media’s original purpose is being lost. Yes, being well-informed remains an asset in the world today. Our now, globally-focused world will always value knowledge and awareness. With the television, internet, newspaper- all mediums of entertainment- available at the snap of a finger, we have non-stop access to news. One problem with this is the blatant bias of news networks. Every news source has a bias. Viewers typically recognize the platform of the major sources, therefore deterring them from certain networks. When reporters feed viewers the same opinion through different stories, the viewer isn’t getting a balanced intake in terms of overall understanding. In today’s society, viewers are truly at the mercy of what those in authority provide. Think of George Orwell’s 1984 where the all-powerful “Big Brother,” through “The Party” oversees every little piece of information that passes through the telescreen (along with everything that passes by the telescreen on the other end.) The citizens of Oceania are essentially clueless to the truth because they have no access to it. The television: typically a source of entertainment, transformed itself into an instrument for controlling. Yes, the modern technology is