Chapter 9: Media Day 3 Flashcards
Off the record conversations used to give out information to the press
Leaking
Unofficial release of confidential information to the media
Leaking
What does leaking expose
Wrongdoing
What does leaking spin
Spins the Event
What does leaking establish
Bonds with the reporters
A reflection of how news organization work
Media Bias
Most media outlets need to do what to survive
Attract viewers because they are businesss
Touch people in some way
Impact
Crime, Fighting, Scandals, or Disaster
Conflict
Hot Topic or Breaking News
Novelty
Many americans believe what about the media
It has liberal/conservative bias
Most professional Journalist strive to do what?
To be fair and unbiased
Supporting positions already held (Conservatives read Fox News)
Reinforcement
Audience’s values determine whether to agree/disagree with policy positions
Filtering
Hearing something and interpreting it into our own beliefs
Selective Perception
