EOTO Reaction

My thoughts on several presentations. 

The first presentation was about CBS/NBC red and blue networks and how they could only have one. I did not have many notes on this presentation as I had entire classes where we went over this topic in great detail.

Music journalism in the 1950's and 60’s was the golden age. Go on tour with bands in the studios all behind the scenes. Brought forward social movement messages and went beyond rock and roll. 

Ida B. Wells news reporter in 1880’s freed by the emaciation proclamation. Holly springs Mississippi. Exposed white newspapers and pioneered interviewing techniques still used today. Was chased out of Memphis. I hope she gets the credit she deserves. Oftentimes women of color are ignored and their accomplishments are diminished.

Investigative journalism early history. Nellie Bly faked being mentally ill to get an inside look at insane asylums. Not political and showcases real people and events. Truth transparency and accountability. This last line is one that stuck out to me because it can be applied to many aspects of communications. 

Data-Driven Journalism modern investigative journalism method using computers and data. analyze databases to uncover information. Phillip Meyer started this with the Detroit Riots. Sarah Cohen investigates government data. Exposed problems in hurricane relief programs.

Shift in Election Night overage. It took over 200 years for election coverage to become instant. There was no election night back then due to people taking weeks to travel. 1840’s Election night. Newspapers leaned into this. Projected results onto buildings. Competition to be first. In 1952 it became televised. National Election Pool to prevent conflicting results. 

Fashion Journalism. Clothes used to show social class. Fashion plates were used to show off new trends. The original fashion magazine. Magazines reflected social changes like women entering the workforce. Expanded to television in the 1980’s by discussing celebrity outfits and trends. Blogs made it possible to share opinions without a magazine publication.