I watched Fox 35 News at 10 on Thursday, June 21st, 2012. Fox 35 News is definitely a local newscast. It airs everyday, usually at the same time covering the top headlines for the areas of Central Florida. It covered multiple topics in a wide range of categories. They talked about political debates, criminal justice, and simple events that happened in local neighborhoods. They did a great job including clips of the topic or situation being talked about and provided wonderful commentary to go along with the videos. It kept me very interested and informed at the same time.
The reporters for this newscast not only gave us the facts, they also provided opinion along with the news. They would all intervene their thoughts on the top headline. "I see big changes coming for New Samerna Beach," says the anchor. They used their opinions to transition into a new segment and also get your mind thinking about it yourself and how you may feel about it.
This broadcast covered many areas of news a person could be looking for. They included crime warnings, national topics, weather, and many more. They gave us deep details to further understand a situation and keep us fulling informed. I would say I didn't enjoy the some of the crazy headlines they showed to keep us interested. "Zombie Attack" was a strange way to get my attention. Yes, it worked, but it didn't totally make me want to watch further. I turned off the show with a better knowledge of my local headlines and the things going on around me.
Thursday, June 21, 2012
Friday, June 15, 2012
02.01 Print—Newspapers
How do newspapers make money? How could national newspapers possibly afford to hire all the writers, editors, and staff members, and still have money to send the final product off to print? How does any company make a profit out of subscriptions alone? Subscription costs can only get a paper so far. They need a stronger, more reliable source to pay for all the expenses. The ads the drape the sides of newspapers are what really gets the cash flowing.
"Subscriptions are a useful tool, yes. But the real income for any newspaper is in the selling of business "display" ads," states Internet blogger Jim Sutton. He knows that anyone who tries to produce a successful newspaper spread needs to include lots of advertising or else they will not earn a cent back. Newspapers need to sell multiple ads throughout the spread to be able to afford manufacturing costs, mailing costs, and the payroll of its employees.
To make this trade fair for all parties, the newspaper company should make multiple styles and sizes available for purchase. I successful newspaper will feature ads of all sizes, including some full pair to buisness card size. By offering different types of advertising, any company can afford a spot in the news. And for the newspaper's sake, the more ads, the more money.
Sutton, Jim. July 28th, 2008. Making Money. June 14th, 2012. From: http://www.newspaper-info.com/more/news3.htm
"Subscriptions are a useful tool, yes. But the real income for any newspaper is in the selling of business "display" ads," states Internet blogger Jim Sutton. He knows that anyone who tries to produce a successful newspaper spread needs to include lots of advertising or else they will not earn a cent back. Newspapers need to sell multiple ads throughout the spread to be able to afford manufacturing costs, mailing costs, and the payroll of its employees.
To make this trade fair for all parties, the newspaper company should make multiple styles and sizes available for purchase. I successful newspaper will feature ads of all sizes, including some full pair to buisness card size. By offering different types of advertising, any company can afford a spot in the news. And for the newspaper's sake, the more ads, the more money.
Sutton, Jim. July 28th, 2008. Making Money. June 14th, 2012. From: http://www.newspaper-info.com/more/news3.htm
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
02.00 Introduction: What is News?
When you say, "I need to catch up on my news", what are you really looking for? Are you looking for the sports update? The weather report? Which celebrities are now dating? What is news really? News is any piece of information that someone takes an interest in. To you, your best friend's engagement could be a huge piece of news, or it could be national news like the presidential election. News is shared information.
News comes in multiple forms. It can be written, broadcasted, or heard from many different sources. News is the common thread that keeps the world connected. It keeps us informed about local events, national events, close friends, and distant strangers. When someone reads the newspaper, it's almost like they have a special look into the world and can form their own opinions about the headlines they read.
News is the information we want to know about. It includes all the juicy details, all the inside looks, and the opinion of others, for the entertainment of others. News can be factual or opinion based. Some even include both. But either way, news the scoop the public is interested in.
News comes in multiple forms. It can be written, broadcasted, or heard from many different sources. News is the common thread that keeps the world connected. It keeps us informed about local events, national events, close friends, and distant strangers. When someone reads the newspaper, it's almost like they have a special look into the world and can form their own opinions about the headlines they read.
News is the information we want to know about. It includes all the juicy details, all the inside looks, and the opinion of others, for the entertainment of others. News can be factual or opinion based. Some even include both. But either way, news the scoop the public is interested in.
Friday, June 8, 2012
01.02 Evolution of American Journalism
It is very clear that American journalism has come a long way from its start in 1690. In the beginning, finding a way to get media out to the public was more like putting a puzzle together than spreading the news. Reporter's would spend hours placing letters, one by one, on the sheet of paper to get the first publications out. Now a days, getting the word out there is simpler than ever. We can use new, improved technology, like computers and television, to move news from place to place quickly.But even from an early start, Journalism has had the same purpose throughout its history which is to get the news out to the public.
The First Amendment gives all who choose to share the media a free right to do so. Our Constitution states "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances." This amendment give the right for anyone to say whatever they would like to on any topic, including our Government. If we did not have this right, the other civilians within the country or town would not have the ability to know what was going on in the political offices. And because we live in a democracy, our decision on who runs our country is based on the opinion of the American people.
If the First Amendment was taken away, it would most likely end any one's ability to report anything. Journalism is opinions. It's someone's personal view on a topic or situation. By taking away that right, we wouldn't have a daily newspaper or TV shows like The View. Hearing others thoughts on a topic is what American Journalism is about. Yes, we publish news that is solely factual, but the news people truly want to hear is the news based on opinion. That is what makes Journalism a business.
Unknown. The Evolution of Journalism. June 8, 2012, from http://learn.flvs.net/educator/student/frame.cgi?mmaguire5*taylorgeraghty*mpos=1&spos=0&option=hidemenu&slt=W0ST6v/S2lNeU*3493*http://learn.flvs.net/webdav/educator_journalism1_v11/index.htm
The First Amendment gives all who choose to share the media a free right to do so. Our Constitution states "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances." This amendment give the right for anyone to say whatever they would like to on any topic, including our Government. If we did not have this right, the other civilians within the country or town would not have the ability to know what was going on in the political offices. And because we live in a democracy, our decision on who runs our country is based on the opinion of the American people.
If the First Amendment was taken away, it would most likely end any one's ability to report anything. Journalism is opinions. It's someone's personal view on a topic or situation. By taking away that right, we wouldn't have a daily newspaper or TV shows like The View. Hearing others thoughts on a topic is what American Journalism is about. Yes, we publish news that is solely factual, but the news people truly want to hear is the news based on opinion. That is what makes Journalism a business.
Unknown. The Evolution of Journalism. June 8, 2012, from http://learn.flvs.net/educator/student/frame.cgi?mmaguire5*taylorgeraghty*mpos=1&spos=0&option=hidemenu&slt=W0ST6v/S2lNeU*3493*http://learn.flvs.net/webdav/educator_journalism1_v11/index.htm
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