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The Assassination of John F. Kennedy and Television News

November 15, 2013
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The Assassination of John F. Kennedy and Television News

An examination of the JFK assassination news coverage suggests that the networks did a woeful job in the early hours, but that a local third-rated ABC affiliate provided remarkable journalism that not only helped ABC scoop NBC and CBS, but also foreshadowed the future of TV news.
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What Are You Missing? May 1-14

May 15, 2011
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What Are You Missing? May 1-14

Ten (or more) media industry news items you might have missed recently, plus a programming note.
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News Media and the Comic Book Narrative

February 7, 2011
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News Media and the Comic Book Narrative

Why do news media circulate comic book spoilers before special issues hit the stands?
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The “Down with Democrats” Mood and Our Presentist Media

January 20, 2010
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The “Down with Democrats” Mood and Our Presentist Media

Although the public is notoriously ahistorical about contemporary politics, the news media do little to remind them of how we got here. Political reporting looks more and more like entertainment/celebrity reporting, and Obama will need to return to campaign mode to capitalize on that.
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