As always, Nicole has some interesting thoughts on some interesting topics. Currently, it's binary models. At http://meme-queen-trash-horder.blogspot.com, she talks about their collapse and how she believes that it could lead to a populist, un-newsworthy mess.
I have a more optimistic view when it comes to this. I think that, yes some of this will happen. But I don't think it will quite that horrible. If/when the binary models collapse, journalism as a whole will adapt, just like it always does. People need news they can trust, and we'll get it to them, one way or another. Maybe it's just time for something new.
Thursday, October 29, 2015
Media Critique 5
Who is buying Apple products?
http://www.wlky.com/money/who-is-buying-apple-products-old-men/36120186
This article is not that inclusive nor very newsworthy (or at least for the general public). It is a bit difficult to follow, what with the misinformation that had to be corrected at the bottom of the page. If this was cleared up, the article might be easier to follow and then could be completely inclusive.
The other issue is that, for the general public, this information is mostly useless. For someone who's job deals with statistics for new technology or consumer interest, it would be relevant. But for everyone else? Not really. It definitely deserves to be sorted under money. By adding something that would spike the consumer's interest then it would be more newsworthy than previously.
http://www.wlky.com/money/who-is-buying-apple-products-old-men/36120186
This article is not that inclusive nor very newsworthy (or at least for the general public). It is a bit difficult to follow, what with the misinformation that had to be corrected at the bottom of the page. If this was cleared up, the article might be easier to follow and then could be completely inclusive.
The other issue is that, for the general public, this information is mostly useless. For someone who's job deals with statistics for new technology or consumer interest, it would be relevant. But for everyone else? Not really. It definitely deserves to be sorted under money. By adding something that would spike the consumer's interest then it would be more newsworthy than previously.
Media critique 4
Trump Retweets
http://www.wlky.com/politics/trump-retweets-cnbc-moderator-dips/36118036
This article is currently listed under "politics" on WLKY. While this story is about a possible presidential candidate, it leans more towards gossip than actual politics. It has nothing to do with policies or the upcoming election. In reality, it's just another couple lines showing Trump being childish. It is not News worthy as no one will really be affected by this.
In all honesty, there really is no place for this story as is on WLKY. It's neither entertainment nor politics. The writer must go back and chose their angle and follow through. It could be turned into a larger, more extensive article on how Trump treats people, or maybe a report on the latest GOP debate.
Wednesday, October 28, 2015
Media Critique 3
Calls pour in for man seeking kidney
http://www.wlky.com/news/calls-pour-in-for-man-seeking-kidney/36102304
While this story is very heart warming, closer inspection finds that it is not Newsworthy enough to be one of the first stories to pop up when someone opens WLKY's homepage. It would be understandable if it was an article about the virtues and charity of mankind to boost public moral, but it is not.
The article is only five sentences long and, as it currently is written, doesn't make the story relevant enough. It could have focused on human spirit while simultaneously spreading awareness about organ transplants. Throw in an interview or two, and it could have been pretty interesting as well. As is, the article's story gives off a feeling of wasted potential. But with a few changes, it could be a great article.
http://www.wlky.com/news/calls-pour-in-for-man-seeking-kidney/36102304
While this story is very heart warming, closer inspection finds that it is not Newsworthy enough to be one of the first stories to pop up when someone opens WLKY's homepage. It would be understandable if it was an article about the virtues and charity of mankind to boost public moral, but it is not.
The article is only five sentences long and, as it currently is written, doesn't make the story relevant enough. It could have focused on human spirit while simultaneously spreading awareness about organ transplants. Throw in an interview or two, and it could have been pretty interesting as well. As is, the article's story gives off a feeling of wasted potential. But with a few changes, it could be a great article.
Media Critique 2
Wlky: Attorney defends actions of fired school officer
http://www.wlky.com/national/spring-valley-school-officer-to-learn-fate/36089174
This article most notably violates the journalistic yardsticks of explanation and fairness. The whole story is about a teen who was, in a class with a room full of students recording videos, slammed down on the ground and thrown by an officer for disturbing the class. Be this as it may, the article is much more focused on the officer and people defending him. The bottom half mostly dedicated for blaming the student for this violent incident with out even giving her a chance to defend herself.
A whole, crucial side of this story is missing. Only authority figures were interviewed and they mainly backed the cop's actions. Neither the girl, her family, or anyone close to her is interviewed other than her attorney on her injuries. He only had one sentence. This one-sided tale, for the above reasons stated, obviously violates the Fairness yardstick.
But that's not all. It also violates Explanation, as this is not an isolated incident. The effect of having cops intervene in schools is a controversy sweeping our nation and it, along with the school to prison pipeline, desperately needs to be addressed. While the story does allude to this, it is very brief and not a very well developed thought.
To bring this article up to standards, more interviews from varying sides are needed, as this is the biggest issue. Also, the whole bit about cops in schools needs to be thoroughly explained for those readers not completely caught up on what's going on. After that, the article should be fairly decent.
http://www.wlky.com/national/spring-valley-school-officer-to-learn-fate/36089174
This article most notably violates the journalistic yardsticks of explanation and fairness. The whole story is about a teen who was, in a class with a room full of students recording videos, slammed down on the ground and thrown by an officer for disturbing the class. Be this as it may, the article is much more focused on the officer and people defending him. The bottom half mostly dedicated for blaming the student for this violent incident with out even giving her a chance to defend herself.
A whole, crucial side of this story is missing. Only authority figures were interviewed and they mainly backed the cop's actions. Neither the girl, her family, or anyone close to her is interviewed other than her attorney on her injuries. He only had one sentence. This one-sided tale, for the above reasons stated, obviously violates the Fairness yardstick.
But that's not all. It also violates Explanation, as this is not an isolated incident. The effect of having cops intervene in schools is a controversy sweeping our nation and it, along with the school to prison pipeline, desperately needs to be addressed. While the story does allude to this, it is very brief and not a very well developed thought.
To bring this article up to standards, more interviews from varying sides are needed, as this is the biggest issue. Also, the whole bit about cops in schools needs to be thoroughly explained for those readers not completely caught up on what's going on. After that, the article should be fairly decent.
Tuesday, October 27, 2015
Radio Lecture
Radio Lecture
Teenager's impact on radio through rock and roll really helped the demassifying radio industry out, as we all know. But what I found interesting about this was the implication of said event, that self expression could to save an industry. Think about it: TV was bringing radio to it's knees, taking with it talent and advertisers. They have to demassify, but how? Rock and roll.
Teens just listening to music as they drove helped save radio. The creativity of music, which could not be fully conveyed on a screen, found its rightful place blaring through our speakers. Ingenuity mixed with marketing makes for a solid business plan.
Teenager's impact on radio through rock and roll really helped the demassifying radio industry out, as we all know. But what I found interesting about this was the implication of said event, that self expression could to save an industry. Think about it: TV was bringing radio to it's knees, taking with it talent and advertisers. They have to demassify, but how? Rock and roll.
Teens just listening to music as they drove helped save radio. The creativity of music, which could not be fully conveyed on a screen, found its rightful place blaring through our speakers. Ingenuity mixed with marketing makes for a solid business plan.
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