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Audience Quote by Jill Abramson

“I think our primary function is to create the strongest, deepest, most interesting news report there is in the world.And whether it's on the front page of the newspaper or leading the home page doesn't really matter. We reach a huge audience on the Web. And really, you know, the journalists…” quote by Jill Abramson
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“I think our primary function is to create the strongest, deepest, most interesting news report there is in the world.And whether it's on the front page of the newspaper or leading the home page doesn't really matter. We reach a huge audience on the Web. And really, you know, the journalists, whether they are reporters or editors or Web producers or multimedia specialists, we're all creating, you know, the journalism that is the bedrock of our news report. And that's true for the newspaper, the Web, our apps, and you name it.”

Jill Abramson

About This Quote

Source Speech: Public remarks at The New York Times, 2015

Journalism should aim for depth, quality, and reach across all platforms, not just headline placement.

In simple terms: Focus on creating strong, interesting news everywhere.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize substance over placement.

Themes

journalism quality platforms audience collaboration

Mood

reflective professional

Type

statement inspirational

When to use this quote

  • newspaper production
  • online publishing
  • multimedia storytelling
  • editorial meetings

Key Concepts

media ethics storytelling digital convergence

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can journalists maintain depth with tight deadlines?
  • What tools help ensure quality across platforms?
A Different Perspective

Depth may be limited by time constraints and resource pressures.

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