domingo, 3 de diciembre de 2017

Introduction

TV News Show
Welcome to this new English Project!

Are you ready to be a journalist? You are going to perform a TV News Show.

Here you have some events that have impacted and changed TV news coverage forever. Take a look!

·         In 1963, Kennedy assassination put focus on TV news coverage. Before the assassination of President Kennedy, most journalist wanted to work in radio or newspaper, because TV was seen just as an entertainment medium. The Kennedy assassination demonstrated the power of television, so radio couldn’t show shooting and newspapers couldn’t capture the drama.

·         In 1986, children witnessed disaster on live TV. In that time, space shuttle launches had become so routine that TV didn’t provide live coverage. But thousands of school children were eagerly watching NASA TV for the launch of the Challenger when the space shuttle exploded. The media lesson was simple. Live TV never offers the chance to preview content before it is seen. The unknown can be heartbreaking. 

·         In 1991, the Persian Gulf War was broadcast on live TV. Technology presented new opportunities in media coverage when America entered the Persian Gulf War with Iraq. People at home could watch live as the conflict unfolded. Satellites made live TV coverage possible.

·         In 2001, live TV covered 9/11, the USA worst Disaster. Reporters have witnessed countless disasters, but nothing like the horror of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The violence change how news is covered. Threats of new attacks are covered seriously. Rumors of violence have journalist re-think what is news. Rumors are now reported if they have credibility.

·         In 2007, social media took the lead in breaking news. The Virginia Tech shooting massacre left 32 people dead. Because it happened on a college campus, tech-savvy students showed the world the future of breaking news coverage. TV news crews weren't necessary. Text messages relayed information while cell phone video could be transmitted in an instant. Everyday people producing raw news now compete with professional journalists.

To check out the complete article, visit the following link: https://www.thebalance.com/a-look-at-tv-news-history-over-the-past-50-years-2315217