Chapter 14 Terms Flashcards
Yellow Journalism
A form of newspaper publishing in a vogue in the late nineteenth century that featured pictures, comics, color, and sensationalized news coverage.
Muckracking
A form of journalism, in vogue in the early twentieth century, devoted to exposing misconduct by government, business, and individual politicians.
narrowcasting
Targeting media programming at specific populations within society
on the record
Information provided to a journalist that can be released and attributed by name to the source
off the record
Information provided to a journalist that will not be released to the public.
on background
Information provided to a journalist that will not be attributed to a named source
deep background
Information provided to a journalist that will not be attributed to any source
content regulations
Limitations on the substance of mass media
equal time rule
The rule that requires broadcast stations to sell air time equally to all candidates in a political campaign if they choose to sell any.
press release
A document offering an official comment or position
press briefing
A relatively restricted session between a press secretary or aide and the press
press conference
A unrestricted session between an elected official and the press.
media effects
The influence of news sources on public opinion.
agenda setting
The process of forming the list of issues to be addressed by the government.
framing
The process by which a news organization defines a political issue and consequently affects opinion about the issue.
