Broadcast journalism
field of news and journals which are broadcast
Broadcast journalism is the field of news and journals which are broadcast by electronic methods instead of the older methods, such as printed newspapers and posters. It works on radio (via air, cable, and Internet), television (via air, cable, and Internet) and the World Wide Web. Such media disperse pictures (static and moving), visual text and sounds.
History
Pre-1945
Silent news films were shown in cinemas from the late 19th century. Pathé started producing weekly newsreels in Europe in 1909, and in the US in 1911.
News broadcasts in the United States were initially transmitted over the radio. When radio first became popular, it was not used as a source of information; rather, people listened to the radio solely for entertainment purposes. NBC (National Broadcasting Company) began broadcasts in November 1926, with CBS (Columbia Broadcasting System) entering production on September 25, 1927. Both initially discussed similar topics, such as election results, presidential inaugurations, and other matters of concern to the general public. However, NBC soon emerged as the dominant force for entertainment talent.
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