Two of the most prominent ways we get our news today is through written publications and broadcast news. The two are similar in that they report a lot of the same information; the most important information is being presented first and a story is being told.
From there, though, things begin to look much different. Print news is written in a more formal tone, there is a bit of eloquence in the writing and a conversational tone is discouraged. In Broadcast news, the writing actually relies some on being conversational and informal. When you rely on sound and visuals in you news presentation, a quicker, informal tone is needed to connect with your audience and keep their interest.
Broadcast news is a bit of a novelty still since what we know as television news has only been around for 60 years or so. Print news, on the other hand, holds with it a bit of nostalgia and tradition. One could get up early in the morning, fix a cup of coffee, sit in a quiet nook and read current events in a favorite publication at one's own leisure. One of the reasons, among other things, newspapers still have a chance in America's fast paced, internet driven society is this connection with nostalgia.
Print is also seen as being more credible. Whether this statement is based in fact or fiction, the printed word does seem to carry with it a heavier weight of responsibility in presenting accurate information. It is straight forward and does not rely on intro music, good graphics, a soothing announcer's voice, or good looking anchors to be presentable.
As you can probably see, I prefer print news. I love the tangibleness of print media as well as the detail you get from a print news story. It's unfortunate to see the downturn Newspapers face today. I guess it's time to start showing my love by subscribing to my favorite publications, because at this point, I'm sure every penny counts.
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