Cable Quote by Douglas Brunt
“The job for cable is to give the news and then also give the 'so what.'”
About This Quote
Source Podcast: The Business of Media, 2020
Cable news must deliver facts and also explain their significance.
In simple terms: Cable should give news and explain why it matters.
Key Takeaway
Provide context with information.
Themes
journalism
media literacy
analysis
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
journalistic
educational
When to use this quote
- News reporting
- media training
- public speaking
Key Concepts
Narrative framing
public discourse
Questions to Reflect On
- How to balance facts and analysis?
- What makes a good “so what”?
A Different Perspective
Risk of bias in interpretation.
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