Whether you’re reading an article, watching a news show, or reading an eBook, the news can have many different aspects. It can be relevant, exclusive, or even educational. It can be shareable, or it can have a high magnitude.
Magnitude
Keeping abreast of the latest news in your industry can be a full time job in itself, so the question is, how can you make the most of your time? This is where a service like Google News comes in. It is the most comprehensive collection of local and global news available on the web. It has a knack for showcasing the best of what’s on your doorstep, and a knack for not displaying anything you’d be embarrassed to read.
Relevance
Among the many questions facing media organizations today is how to determine the relevance of news to their audience. The answer to this question depends on several factors. The format, source, and topic of the news story are important. In addition, the context in which the news is presented is also important.
News is a privileged form of knowledge and communication. As such, media organizations have to be sure they are providing news that their audience wants to read.
Exclusivity
Defining exclusivity in news is one of the most important issues facing news publishers. As technology has changed and business practices have evolved, news publishers have been challenged.
The US Copyright Office is currently conducting a public study of publishers’ existing rights in news content. This study will evaluate the effectiveness of state laws and other federal laws in protecting publishers’ rights.
The US Copyright Office will also evaluate the effectiveness of international treaties and other existing rights in protecting news publishers’ rights. Countries must find a way forward that is compatible with their obligations under treaties.
Shareability
Using analytics, newsrooms can assess the shareability of news articles. The aim is to determine which headlines are likely to be shared on social media. These are then scored by a headline recommendation system for Facebook and Twitter.
While the impact of news stories can be moderated by the type of story and the audience, the headline is a vital element in determining shareability. Research shows that the higher the number of shares, the more attention a news story will receive.
Education value
During a recent workshop, we got a quick glimpse of journalists who had a lot of pride in their craft. One of them, Mark Newton, is a veteran journalist who teaches at Mountain Vista High School near Denver. He’s been teaching news and feature writing for a long time. While most students don’t know how news gets into the media, there are ways to get the ball rolling.
Sources
Getting information from sources is essential for journalists. News sources include people, documents, and organizations. These can include officials in government, business, or the media. Depending on the situation, news reporters must adapt their strategies.
One of the best sources of information is a primary source. This is a person at the center of the event, such as a witness to a crime. The source should be able to provide strong comments and accurate details.