An effort by government agency to block the publication of material it deems libelous or harmful in some other way:censorship
Prior Restraint
100
What does "Print" consist of?
Newspaper, magazines, etc.
100
What appeals to the upscale audience?
News and public affairs
100
A leak can come from a variety of sources, one being..
Whistle blowers
100
News coverage focuses on what two things?
Crimes and scandals
200
Disclose of confidential information to the news media
Leak
200
What are the three types of media?
Broadcast, print, internent
200
The media is accused of encouraging which two things?
Violence and conflicts
200
Where do most leaks come from?
Senior government officials and prominent politicians
200
Journalists affect what two things?
Media content and news coverage
300
A story written by an advocate or publicist and distributed to the media in hope that journalist will publish it under their own bylines with or little revision.
Press Release
300
Print media is protected over which amendment?
The first amendment
300
Why is conflict a positive thing for the media?
It brings attention to the media, thus provides an opportunity for groups lacking financial or organizational resources to broadcast their views.
300
Why are press releases distributed to the media?
So journalists will publish it under their own bylines with little or no revision
300
William Randolph Hearst did what in 1918?
Almost pushed the U.S to war with Spain
400
They are partially responsive to the internet and views of better educated and more affluent segments of the audience.
Catering to the Upscale Audience
400
What are the limits of broadcast media?
Ownership restrictions, must obtaining broadcasting license, and harsh regulation by FCC.
400
Which affairs receive little coverage (unless a scandal is involved)?
Religious and church affairs
400
It's very difficult to distinguish a press release from a ___ ___.
true story
400
What did William Randolph Hearst do that lead the U.S. to almost go to war with Spain?
His Newspaper of alleged brutality employed by Spain
500
A scandal sheet attacking local officials, saying they were implicated with gangster. What case is this?
Near vs Minnesota
500
What are the rules for broadcast concerning political campaigns?
Right of Rebuttal, Equal Time Rule, Fairness Doctrine
500
Consumers have a profound effect on what three things?
Content and orientation of the press, the radio, and television programming
500
Authors of press releases have their own agendas, so they are rarely ____.
Biased
500
Since journalists have the freedom to interpret stories, they have the opportunity to do what?