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Journalism in the 20th Century

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What was the primary driving force behind the need for journalists to standardize their work processes and develop industrialized routines in the 20th century?

The imperative to attract large audiences for advertisers

What is the term used to describe the phenomenon where potentially controversial topics are avoided in news production due to commercial pressures?

Market censorship

What two factors influence the institutional practices that shape news production?

Journalists' beliefs and wider organizational needs

What is the term used to describe the generic model of journalism that emerged from British and American influences?

Anglo-pattern of Journalism Signup and view all the answers

Why are constraints on news-making often unnoticed by journalists?

Due to routinization Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary benefit that strategic communicators from governments, corporations, and other industries gained from their relationships with journalists?

Mass audiences Signup and view all the answers

What role do journalists play in shaping the public discourse, and what are the implications of this role?

Journalists act as gatekeepers, deciding which information reaches the public, and this role has significant social implications, as it determines the focus of public discourse. Signup and view all the answers

How do journalists' routines shape the news, and what is the concept of newsworthiness?

Journalists' routines create a 'window' that shapes the news, and newsworthiness is a learned perceptual mechanism that guides journalistic decision-making. Signup and view all the answers

What is the symbiotic relationship between journalists and strategic communicators, and how does it influence the news?

Journalists rely on strategic communicators for stories, and strategic communicators rely on journalists for publicity, leading to a mutually beneficial relationship that often involves pre-packaged content and staged events. Signup and view all the answers

How have digital platforms disrupted the traditional gatekeeping role of journalists, and what are the implications of this disruption?

Digital platforms have disrupted the traditional gatekeeping role of journalists, allowing strategic communicators to bypass traditional media channels, and leading to a shift from human to algorithmic gatekeeping. Signup and view all the answers

What are the new genres of journalism that have emerged in the platform era, and how do they differ from traditional journalism?

The new genres of journalism that have emerged in the platform era are social news and brand journalism, which are tailored to the attention economy of platforms and focus on capturing attention rather than promoting shared narratives. Signup and view all the answers

How have digital platforms changed the way strategic communicators operate, and what are the implications of this change for journalism?

Digital platforms have enabled strategic communicators to reach and influence audiences more effectively, and have led to a greater emphasis on metrics and real-time feedback in shaping newsroom practices. Signup and view all the answers