Which of the Following Did Not Result from Hiring Television

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following did not result from hiring television news consultants?

• A) Local news directors purchased national prepackaged formats.
• B) Local news put its issues-oriented reporting at the forefront, often starting newscasts with those stories.
• C) A culture of "if it bleeds, it leads" developed in the industry.
• D) Everything from music to opening graphics developed a similar look across the country.
• E) Standards of appearance for news anchors became even more rigid.

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