Whether you are looking for news about a political event or a personal matter, there are a few factors that you need to take into account. For example, how timely is the information? Are you sharing it with friends or are you waiting until you are ready to discuss it? What’s the objectivity and exclusivity of the information you’re receiving?
Timeliness
During the 19th century, the application of electricity to communication reshaped the news production process. Newspapers adapted their workflows to ensure that ever-more-timely reports reached their audiences. They incorporated telegraphic newsgathering into their workflows by joining cooperative efforts with private telegraph companies.
By the 1840s, newspapers had adopted a telegraphic-based news cycle, displaying dispatches by telegraph on the front page of their newspapers. The telegraph also enabled reporters to transmit legislative deliberations to the nation with lightning speed. The telegraph also enabled the White House to monitor news reports and transmit important announcements to newspapers.
Exclusivity
Despite its benefits, exclusivity in news has its drawbacks. Some defenders argue that the old-fashioned news business will soon have to adjust to the changing rules of the game.
In the past, newspapers relied on timely accounts to engage readers. This strengthened the ritualistic quality of news and enhanced reader participation in distant affairs. Timeliness was also reinforced by organizational incentives.
Shareability
Various factors affect the impact of news. For instance, the type of news story, the headline, and the format can influence how the story affects people. Moreover, the type of audience can also affect the impact of news.
Researchers are trying to understand how news effects people. One of the ways to measure the impact of news is to measure its shareability. This measurement will allow news editors and publishers to determine how shareable an article is.
Impact of an event
Identifying the impact of an event on the news has been a topic of debate for years. While the subject is not new, event impact research has grown from a fringe topic in the entertainment industry to a central component of event studies. The expanding field presents challenges for event researchers.
One of the most challenging aspects of event research is the standard set up. Most studies take place within a fenced-off area that prevents the public from accessing the study’s premises. This makes it hard to collect the necessary data on impact.
Objectivity
Objectivity in news reporting is a complex topic. Its complexities can confuse and mislead the public. Objectivity can be defined as impartial, accurate, fair, and scientific. But what does all of that mean in practice?
In general, objectivity is a guiding principle that guides reporters in presenting the facts in an impartial manner. However, if the goal is to be objective, does that mean journalists should not take sides? Moreover, does it mean that journalists should always give equal weight to “both sides” of a story?