historical development of the media
What is the Mass media?
The entire array of organizations through which information is collected and disseminated to the general public.
define narrowcasting
Targeting media programming at specific populations within society.
what is on the record mean?
Information provided to a journalist that can be released and attributed by name to the source.
what is a press release?
A document offering an official comment or position.
what are media effects?
the influence of news sources on public opinion.
define the news media
Media providing the public with new information about subjects of public interest.
what are citizen journalists?
Ordinary individuals who collect, report, and analyze news content.
what does off the record mean?
information provided to a journalist that will not be released to the public.
what is a press briefing?
A relatively restricted session between a press secretary or aide and the press.
what is agenda setting?
The process of forming the list of issues to be addressed by government
what is yellow journalism?
A form of newspaper publishing in vogue in the late nineteenth century that featured pictures, comics, color, and sensationalized news coverage.
what is infotainment?
TV programming that blends political news and information with entertainment,
what does on background mean?
information provided to a journalist that will not be attributed to a named source.
what is a press conference?
An unrestricted session between an elected official and the press.
what is framing?
The process by which a news organization defines a political issue and consequently affects opinion about the issue.
define muckraking
A form of journalism, in vogue in the early twentieth century, devoted to exposing misconduct by government, business, and individual politicians.
what is an example of infotainment today? (hint: late night comedy shows)
Saturday Night Live
what does deep background mean?
Information provided to a journalist that will not be attributed to any source.
what branch of government gets the most attention from the press and the media?
The Executive Branch (The President)
how would you consider the American's general assessment of the news media? (favorable or unfavorable)
unfavorable- according to the PEW Research center
what was the main source of receiving news in the 20th century, and created a media revolution?
the radio
what do many citizen journalists use to reach an interested news audience?
The Internet
what is equal time rule?
The rule that requires broadcast stations to sell air time equally to all candidates in a political campaign if they choose to sell it to any.
why does the Supreme court get the least amount of media coverage?
The supreme court does not permit TV cameras to record Supreme Court Proceedings.
are news journalists biased when it comes to media coverage?
yes, simply unavoidable