EXAM 2 Flashcards
Public Occurrences
First paper in America
Prominence
the state of being important or famous.
Proximity
The location of the event. Falls into emotional proximity.
Currency/context
The place that a story has in public discussion.
Timeliness
How recently the event occurred.
Conflict
Any kind of conflict.
Impact
How many people are affected by the news.
Odd/bizarre/unusual
Any weird news.
Human Interest
Stories that tug at our heart strings (positive or negative)
Publick Occurrences
First paper in America
Yellow Journalism: Hearst vs. Pulitzer
- Sensationalism
- Gruesome headlines
- Exaggerated reporting
- Crime, sex, and violence
Benjamin Day, The New York Sun, and The Penny Press
Penny Press and The New York Sun 1833
First recording device
Phonograph by Thomas Edison (1877?)
Emile Berliner
Gramophone (system for sound recording) by Berliner (1888)
Major labels
Warner, EMI, Sony BMG, Universal