News Values
This is a theory created by J. Galtung and M.Ruge. They say
that there are 12 factors known as News Values that influence news selection in
stories, these values are
1) Frequency- A long term topic or story that is reported on
regularly EG. Brexit
2) Size and scale- A larger event is more likely to be
reported EG. Trump and Kim Jong Un
3) predictability- A topic or story that was expected or
known to happen EG. Violence at a far right demonstration
4) Closeness to home (Proximity) – Is relevant to, or would
affect the reader in some way EG. Merseyrail train strikes, or plane crash
containing UK citizens
5) Demand- An event that people want to happen EG The World
Cup
6) Unexpectedness- An event that happened without any warning
EG. Pet Detectives to use drones to track down lost dogs
7) Rarity- Something unpredicted EG Japanese Tsunami
8) Continuity- an ongoing story that has high news values EG.
Princess Diana’s death
9) Elite Nations- Stories involving powerful countries EG.
Trump argues with Mexico over border
10) Elite people- Stories involving a person that people
relate to or look up to, someone with a public presence EG. David Beckham gets
a new tattoo
11) Ordinary people (Human interest) - Story about an
ordinary person that might represent am issue or someone that provokes
sympathy/approval/disapproval. EG Volunteer knits hats for premature babies
12) Negativity (Bad news) – Bad news sells EG. Murder
News values in the News
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