'Citizen reporter' sets challenges for TV news
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Television news shows face new competitors, the citizens of United Kingdom. Armed with mobile phone that can take pictures, these citizens can now provide instant images of the incident, as was the case in the recent terrorist attacks at London tube stations.
Publication Name: Broadcast
Subject: Mass communications
ISSN: 0040-2788
Year: 2005
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A reporting revolution
Article Abstract:
The trends in news gathering and reporting are discussed. Many a times, some amateur records the event or incident. Such recordings become an integral part of the news channel. However, such images should be edited to the standards of the news channels.
Publication Name: Broadcast
Subject: Mass communications
ISSN: 0040-2788
Year: 2005
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News looks bad for Sky relaunch
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Disappointing performance of commercial news channels in the United Kingdom including relaunched channel, Sky News is discussed.
Publication Name: Broadcast
Subject: Mass communications
ISSN: 0040-2788
Year: 2005
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