New Media Flashcards
What are news values?
It’s what makes something newsworthy
What factors do Gultang and rouge say makes news ‘newsworthy’ ?
Proximity
Magnitude
Shock factor
Elite nations
Negativity
Frequency
Meaningfulness
Personalisation
Continuity
Simplicity
Unexpectedness
Examples of stories that are high in news values
9/11
Manchester bombing
Lucy letby
Southport stabbing
Queens death
Madeline McCann
What is meant by a news diary ?
It’s a log of future events such as press releases and olympics it’s gives people more time to cover events and plan.
What is churnalism ?
News companies take news that’s already been made by other companies.
What did Davis find about churnalism ?
80% of stories are second hand material.
What are spin doctors ?
Spin doctors are often hired by the government to make stories favourable towards a certain party ( political party)
What does Bagdikian argue?
Bagdikian argues the idea of the new media monopoly. This is where a small number of corporations control most of news outlets. Prevents working class from having a voice. E.g Rupert Murdoch
What does Gramski argue?
Argues the theory of cultural hegemony - shows ruling class presses concerns of poverty or exploitation to talk about economic growth
What does Althusser argue ?
Ideological state apparatus - reproduces dominant norms which benefit the capitalist society
What does McChesney argue?
News selection is influenced by economic and corporate interests, media is shaped to gain advertisers rather than public interest.
What does Curran argue?
The limited owners of the media leads to a narrow range of political opinions shared.
What does the Glasgow Media Group argue?
Media outlets systematically reflect interest of the capitalist. Marginalised the working class. Biased coverage from Elites
What does Whale argue ?
Media owners are so concentrated about profit rather than ideology. Readers shape the content
What is meant by audience influence ?
Media companies must cater to the needs of the audience to attract interests.
What is citizen journalism ?
Ordinary people can now create news through blogs and social media platforms.
Why can’t news values be applied globally ?
What is relevant in one country may be different to another. Such as Dia de Muerto.
what are the three types of media organisations?
community
public/ state owned
privately
what are the debates and issues with public broadcasting?
controversial
impartial
quality
what does Althusser say about Ownership ?
Ideological state apparatus - brainwashing
What does the Glasgow Media Group say about ownership ?
Journalists background is white, middle class males who defend capitalism
what does Leverne argue about the ownership of the media ?
New media is now created by audience
What is the Pluralist view on ownership ?
Diversity - range of views. media concentration
Who is rupert Murdoch?
Owns The times, The Sun, Fox TV
71% of UK’s local newspapers are owned by 6 companies
