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“But with 9/11, we found that people tended to come back to the networks and the people who had been our core viewers in the past came back and they have stayed with us.” quote by Bob Schieffer
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“But with 9/11, we found that people tended to come back to the networks and the people who had been our core viewers in the past came back and they have stayed with us.”

Bob Schieffer

About This Quote

Source Interview: CBS Evening News, 2002

After 9/11, audiences returned to familiar networks and loyal viewers stayed.

In simple terms: People reverted to trusted media after crisis.

Key Takeaway

Maintain trust to retain audience.

Themes

media trust loyalty

Mood

analytical serious

Type

journalistic informative

When to use this quote

  • news broadcasting
  • advertising strategy
  • public relations

Key Concepts

audience behavior crisis communication

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can networks sustain loyalty?
  • What new platforms challenge traditional media?
A Different Perspective

Changing media habits can still shift viewership.

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