You have been hired as the media director for a third-party candidate who is struggling in the polls. What strategies could you use to make stories about your candidate and her campaign newsworthy?

What will be an ideal response?


An ideal response will:
1, Discuss the importance of newsworthy events to political candidates and campaigns.
2, Explain the various factors identified as contributing to the overall newsworthiness of stories. These can include novelty, drama or human interest, a familiar narrative, or a dramatic visual.
3, Illustrate how a combination of these factors, when applied to a candidate or campaign, would make a story newsworthy.
4, Provide a clear and concise conclusion.

Political Science

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________. a. running political campaigns b. safeguarding political leaders c. serving as a watchdog to hold leaders accountable d. disclosing scandals that are not proved e. ensuring a media-friendly image of the politicians

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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What will be an ideal response?

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