August 31, 2009 Archives

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Media Critique

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Everyone will read and be prepared to talk about these two sections of an essay by award-winning broadcast journalist Greg Byron.

Local TV news is completely ratings driven.
You'll learn the secrets of how they have redefined what news is--and it isn't news anymore!
Anchors are performers--not journalists.
We are being told they are something they really are not. You'll find out what they are.

We will divide the class up into groups that will be ready to discuss the following sections:

Local stations don't cover your community-- they won't spend the money to do it. They're filling time between commercials.
Image nearly always overtakes substance--so if you're looking for facts, you'll be disappointed. You'll learn how they play your emotions.
TV won't cover many stories--there's an unholy alliance between the news people, their sources, and their advertisers.
What You can do to fix TV News --tips on making your views known, plus some free advice for broadcasters

Andrew Wichrowski on Portfolio 4: http://blogs.setonhill.edu/And
Andrew Wichrowski on Haiman 71-73: http://blogs.setonhill.edu/And
Andrew Wichrowski on Haiman 57-67: http://blogs.setonhill.edu/And
Andrew Wichrowski on Cavalier Daily: http://blogs.setonhill.edu/And
Andrew Wichrowski on Harvard Crimson: http://blogs.setonhill.edu/And
Jessie Krehlik on Portfolio 4: http://blogs.setonhill.edu/Jes
April Minerd on Portfolio 4: http://blogs.setonhill.edu/Apr
Dianna Griffin on Haiman 57-67: http://blogs.setonhill.edu/Dia
Dianna Griffin on Portfolio 4: Done :) http://blogs.setonhill
Dianna Griffin on Haiman 71-73: http://blogs.setonhill.edu/Dia