How has new and digital media technology changed Galtung and Ruge’s news values?
- New and digital media technology has changed Galtung and Ruge's news values. One way that it has changed their theory is that the high usage and new popularity in the internet has allowed individuals to use it more and therefore developing the use of 'user generated content'. This is where the public and users of the internet are able to portray and express their views through the internet by commenting and social networking sites. Not only this but the high demand of smart phones has also caused Galtung and Ruge's news values to change as the public is able to record footage of their phones/ipads etc therefore allowing them to catch news as it happens before news reporters even arrive. An example of this would be the Worcester case of where an individual from the army was stabbed in the middle of the street. Whilst the news reporters took their time to attend the soon a witness had been able to report and record the news which was posted online and went viral.
How would you update them for 2014?
A reminder of Galtung and Ruge's news values:
Immediacy: has it happened recently?
Worldwide news does not necessarily get reported immediately, however as soon as the news reporters/channel find out about the news it is very often that they do have an individual reporting from the scene live. The news from the UK its self is most commonly reported instantly therefore indicating that 'immediacy' is a factor that is still essential and used in order to report everyday news.
Familiarity: is it culturally close to us in Britain?
As Britain is full of different cultural backgrounds it is essential for news channels/programmes to report world wide especially the BBC, ITV and channel 4. Therefore no matter what news is reported whether world wide or local it is likely to be culturally close to us - in some way or another - in Britain.
Amplitude: is it a big event or one which involves large numbers of people?
A big event is commonly known as one that involves a large number of people however if it a incident that has happened in Britain whether it involves a late number of people or not it is likely have priority when the news is reported (first to be shown). Where as if it is a big event in Africa (other country) where it also involves a lot of people it would still be considered as a second showing compared to the events in Britain.
Frequency: did the event happen fairly quickly?
With things such as a glacier melting is unlikely to be put on the front page as it takes to long. Therefore with significant things such as the war/army etc it is likely for the newspapers to not have them on the front page - this is because the war in Afghanistan has been going on for way to long therefore it would not be in the headlines every week.
Unambiguity: is it clear and definite?
For 2014 I think Journalist etc should not be ignoring stories if they think they are too difficult to explain. They should use each story the same and therefore should ensure that all stories are shown and written about so the public knows about everything whether it is to hard to explain or not. If it is not clear the journalist should be able to find a way to make it understandable.
Predictability: did we expect it to happen?
For 2014 we should ensure that predictability is not there. There should always be some sort of enigma when broadcasting the news or even if some thing's such as elections, cup finals and so on are predictable they still are interesting as they are events that will affect and impact the lives of the public.
Surprise: is it a rare or unexpected event?
All surprises are liked by audiences even those that are unpleasant. Therefore the news should ensure they use surprise words or factors when reporting or broadcasting the news.
Continuity: has this story already been defined as news?
If the story has already be defined as news and is known as a 'running' story however the newspapers are still having to continue with the story. It is extrememly important for journalist/broadcasters to use different and new ways to tell the story and each time something has changed the newspapers must ensure they bring the story back.
Elite nations and people: which country has the event happened in? Does the story concern well-known people?
The events that occur in neighbouring countries, or countries that influence our lives and culture, interest audiences, as so stories about David Beckham, Prince William and Britney Spears. I think it is still essential for newspaper to broadcast all these things even if in different countries as it apply's to everyone - broad audience.
Negativity: is it bad news?
Even if bad news, all audiences are interested in all sorts of news therefore it should still be used as a top story whether good or bad it depends on the importance of the story/news.
Balance: the story may be selected to balance other news, such as a human survival story to balance a number of stories concerning death?
Home news stories can often be place in broadsheets to counterbalance a heavy weight of foreign news. Happy Human interest stories sometimes appear in tabloids to balance out a lot of 'doom andg loom',
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