Evolution of News Presentation: From Transmission to Meaningful Communication
This analysis explores the transformation of news presentation from a focus on mere transmission of information to a more nuanced communication that involves the audience. It discusses the dual levels of presentation—program structure and semiotic visuals, including key elements like logos and images. The role of news presenters is examined, highlighting the visual and verbal strategies that enhance audience engagement. The study also reviews technological advancements and the increasing personalization in news delivery, reflecting a broader trend towards self-referentiality in media.
Evolution of News Presentation: From Transmission to Meaningful Communication
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News presentation The institution, itsrepresentative and itsrepresentation
News presentation • twolevels/phasesofpresentation: • the programmeitself : the productof the institution • semiotic, visualaspects in opening sequenceofsignaturegraphics, logo, imagesofNPs, studio • verbal: headlines • the item (kernel) of the NP, the representativeof the institution
Fromtransmissiontocommunication • Evolutionof the news bulletinfrom a concernwith the transmissionof news/a messageto a concernwith the communicationof news/a message • newsreader - previousformats • readswith no distractionsfrom the message, thus: • lackof background • head and shoulders frame • onlyoneperson at a time • no extraneous or spontaneouscomments • no personalisation
Alsoconsistentwiththisconceptionof the news : • Irregular nomination of reporter in the field and his/her location • Lackofanobvious studio space/place
Spaceof the studio • Visual and verbalreferencestogeographical position • Signallediconically • Newsroomas background • Proximal and distaldeixis • Site ofenunciation • Discourseofheadlines
Mode ofaddress • Autocue, teleprompterallowfordirectrelationshipwith audience • Qualitativelydifferentfromdirectaddress • Notgrounded in reciprocity • Parasocial interaction • Establishment of the frame throughdirectgreetings
The turn tocommunication • Developments in technology • Recognitionofpotential, self-awareness • Shiftingof focus fromtransmissiontocommunicationofmessage • PR firmsengagedto re-vamp institutionalimages • Communicativeskills and personal qualitiesofNPs and studio, whichrepresent the institution • More relaxed and informalpresentation, personalisation, consistentwithgrowingself-referentiality