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Deciding What Is News

News is shaped by cultural, social, and organizational factors, with criteria for newsworthiness including timeliness, impact, and conflict. Editors and producers act as gatekeepers, influenced by business interests and audience preferences, often leading to sensationalism over serious topics. Social media challenges traditional news dissemination by allowing individuals to share information directly, raising concerns about accuracy and credibility.

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Deciding What Is News

News is shaped by cultural, social, and organizational factors, with criteria for newsworthiness including timeliness, impact, and conflict. Editors and producers act as gatekeepers, influenced by business interests and audience preferences, often leading to sensationalism over serious topics. Social media challenges traditional news dissemination by allowing individuals to share information directly, raising concerns about accuracy and credibility.

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Deciding What Is News

Chapter 10 Summary
Media Debates: Issues in Mass
Communication, Second Edition
What Is News?
• • News informs the public about current
events.
• • It is subjective and influenced by cultural,
social, and organizational factors.
Criteria for Newsworthiness
• • Timeliness: Recent events.
• • Impact: Affects many people.
• • Proximity: Close to the audience.
• • Conflict: Controversy or disputes.
• • Prominence: Focus on famous figures.
• • Novelty: Unusual or surprising events.
Who Decides What Is News?
• • Editors and producers act as gatekeepers.
• • They select stories based on organizational
goals and audience preferences.
How Business Influences News
• • Media companies prioritize profits.
• • Focus on sensational or entertaining stories
over serious news.
• • Advertisers may influence content to avoid
controversy.
The Role of Journalistic Practices
• • Standard practices like deadlines and
sourcing impact story selection.
• • Reliance on official sources can create
predictable coverage.
Bias and Objectivity
• • Complete objectivity is challenging due to
personal and institutional biases.
• • Underreporting important issues (e.g.,
climate change).
• • Overreporting scandals or sensational
stories.
Shaping Public Awareness
• • Media influences what the public thinks
about by highlighting certain topics.
• • It doesn’t dictate opinions but sets the
conversation agenda.
Public Impact on News Selection
• • Public interest in crime or celebrity news can
drive editorial choices.
• • This often leads to sensationalism
dominating over serious topics.
Social Media and News
• • Social media empowers individuals to share
news directly.
• • This increases diversity but raises concerns
about accuracy and credibility.
Summary of Key Points
• • News is shaped by professional norms,
business interests, and audience preferences.
• • Ethical concerns include bias,
sensationalism, and underreporting.
• • Social media challenges traditional
gatekeeping.
Any Questions?
• Feel free to ask for clarification or further
discussion!

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