News History Angles Flashcards
Define the style angle.
how is paper written; to what level of literary sophistication; is news
different from features; any sign of inverted pyramid?
Give an example of the style angle.
Irish nationalist newspapers, like the “Freeman’s Journal,” in the late 19th century used strong words, patriotic pictures, and emotional writing to get people excited about Irish freedom and to argue against British control.
Define the audience angle.
who reads; is the paper related to a popular movement, party, church,
union etc; how does its potential reach compare to its actual reach; how many
readers does each copy have; by what means is it distributed and targeted at
Give an example of the audience angle.
In the 1980s, RTE’s “The Late Late Show” with Gay Byrne became a cultural phenomenon in Ireland, attracting a broad audience demographic with its blend of celebrity interviews, musical performances, and topical discussions, reflecting the diverse interests of Irish viewers
Define the competition angle.
are there other products seeking the same audience? Is the tendency
to imitate or to differentiate from competitors? Do ‘competing’ organisations
actually cooperate in practice?
Give an example of the competition angle.
In the early 20th century, the “Dublin newspaper wars” between the Irish Independent and the Irish Times exemplified intense competition in the Irish newspaper industry. Both publications vied for readership by employing sensational headlines, aggressive marketing, and price competition, shaping the landscape of Irish journalism.
