Wednesday, February 27, 2008

What is news?

1. It is important, current and timely.
2. Bad news sells.
3. The bigger they are, the harder they fall. Controversy involving famous or important people are news.
4. Controversy
5. It affects a large segment of the population or has far-reaching effects.
6. Has some novelty value, break some record
7. Locality. If it happens overseas, it's not news here.

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