The News That People Want
The news services creep ever so close to tabloid journalism. As one of the most critical elections in decades approaches, the present focus is not on war, the economy or health care. Instead, the news media think that the interest of the public rests in marital infidelity, paternity tests and clandestine late night hotel meetings.
Perhaps that attracts more viewers than inquiring of the McCain camp about the disappearance of the ’straight talk express’ or inquiring of the Obama camp about the Illinois Senator’s latest shift in policy.
At one time, the news was a social obligation to keep the public safe and informed. With the emergence of the continual news services, it is a matter of holding public attention and having the proper demographics. It is just business. It is advertising. And it has become Paris Hilton, in a bikini, commenting on future energy policies.
That is sad commentary about what the media thinks the public wants.
Catherine Forsythe
Tags: advertising, Business, demographics, media, News, Senator McCain, Senator Obama
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