In this article, we discuss the Values of News Stories, and we consider their Relevance, Impact, and Magnitude. To understand these values, we must examine some of the research that focuses on news. There are many sources of information available, and these sources often provide a variety of views about news. If we want to make informed decisions about news, we should know what we are looking for in news stories.
Relevance
Relevance is a critical factor in news curation. A recent study shows that people are more likely to trust quality news than quantity. This suggests that news agencies should consider targeting specific segments of the public with their news.
Impact
Recent studies suggest that audiences of news and current affairs are increasingly aware of the function of journalism. The influx of media has increased our exposure to news, but it’s not clear how we perceive its impact. Recent research highlights two critical strands: the impact of media on individual behavior and the importance of the journalistic enterprise.
Magnitude
Magnitude of news is a measure of the impact of information on financial markets. For instance, news about the economy will impact stock prices differently than news from the central bank. The latter will cause a lower comovement in both stocks and bonds. Research on the Magnitude of news has revealed the effects of various types of news on financial markets and has explored the utility of this measurement in financial markets. However, this measurement remains a complex phenomenon influenced by many factors.
Celebrity
In the 1950s and early 1960s, tabloid and celebrity magazines were popular in North America. These magazines featured scandalous stories about famous people.
Timeliness
Timeliness has long played an important role in news production and response. In the nineteenth century, timely accounts were critical to newspapers’ ability to engage an audience and generate revenues. In the twentieth century, the notion of timeliness was reified through organizational rewards and marketing. It also increased readers’ chances to participate in distant affairs and reinforced the ritualistic nature of news.
Relevance to readers
According to a recent study, relevance is a major factor in consumers’ decision-making about what news to consume. For example, news stories that are relevant to people’s broader interests are more likely to be read, shared, and discussed. Moreover, articles that receive a large number of “likes” and “shares” boost their visibility, but these social indicators are not always reliable indicators of quality or relatability. Researchers have identified four distinct groups of news readers based on their content preferences. They include people with political, cultural, and social interests.