broadcast news

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Broadcast news is news delivered through radio or television, as opposed to print journalism.

The term distinguishes reporting designed for audio or video transmission from newspaper and magazine coverage: She made the jump from print to broadcast news.

A broadcast news organization produces such content.

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medium of delivery

broadcast newsprint journalism

News published on paper

newspapers · print media · newspaper · magazines · periodicals

scope and reach

broadcast newslocal news

Journalism about nearby events

community bulletins · word of mouth · gossip · rumor · private correspondence

directionality of communication

broadcast newsnarrowcast

Transmit to limited audience

private message · personal correspondence · whisper campaign · citizen journalism · social media

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