A News Producer for a Major Network Newscast Is Trying

question 38

Multiple Choice

A news producer for a major network newscast is trying to determine whether to cover a celebrity's recent drug arrest or violence in a country that few Americans know about. According to the profit motive, which story will be chosen, and why?

• A) the celebrity story, because it will attract a larger audience
• B) the celebrity story, because it is more newsworthy for American audiences
• C) the international story, because it is more newsworthy for American audiences
• D) the international story, because it will attract a larger audience
• E) neither; that will leave more time for advertising

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