There are several categories of news: Human interest, Events, Celebrity, and Impact. Some critics of the media contend that media deliver news based on market research rather than objective investigation. However, others claim that journalists are subject to their own judgment guidelines. For instance, Jack Fuller, publisher of the Chicago Tribune, argues that journalists’ judgment guides guide them in determining what makes news.
Human interest
Human interest in news has a wide variety of forms, from offbeat images of animals to stories about celebrities and society. In both categories, a story must be compelling enough to draw a large audience. Some examples of human interest stories include profiles, talk shows, award shows, and tributes. Other human interest stories are personal reports about a particular person or group.
Celebrity
The media has a powerful way of grabbing an audience’s attention. By creating sensational stories, the media captures the minds of viewers. People are fascinated by the lives of celebrities and love to read about their daily activities. Reading about them helps them relieve their tension and stress. According to the Uses and Gratification Theory, people use media to meet their needs. A typical celebrity news story can be exciting and witty, or it can be more serious.
Events
Events in news are a popular way for newsrooms to engage and diversify revenue streams. They can include anything from serious political debates to social meetings. There are eight main categories of events.
Impact
With the proliferation of platforms and news sources, people are confronted with an unimaginable amount of information. The distinction between news creation and consumption is becoming increasingly blurred. The resulting information overload can lead to anxiety, boredom, and distraction. The condition is known as information fatigue.
Professionalism
Professionalism in news is a term that describes how journalists behave when reporting on news events. The term can mean many different things. It can mean being impartial, free from political bias or commercial pressure, and it can also mean being politically independent. In any case, professionalism in news is a critical value that puts accuracy and fairness above all else. Professionalism in news is so important to journalism that taking bribes or fabricating stories is frowned upon as career suicide. While many people perceive professional journalism to be biased and slanted, neutral journalism advocates understand the need for values in story selection.
Organizational model
Organization is central to newsrooms, from the daily routine of journalists to shared cultural values and professional guidelines. The structure of a newsroom determines how stories are covered. These structures are embedded in journalists’ work, shaping their behaviour and ensuring professional performance.
Influences on selection
This study investigated the influences of news on selection by using two different measures: comment counts and news factor intensities. While comment counts can be used as an important criterion in the selection process, they are not the primary criterion. Rather, these measures are used to understand how news influences a person’s choice of news topics.