2006-12-28 17:12:46 · 7 answers · asked by Northwest Womps 3 in News & Events ➔ Media & Journalism
Since they want to sell newspapers it will be the one that would sell more papers. The newsworthy story would be buried some where inside. That would generally be the story with the most scandal or violent death with lots of blood and bodys. Good news don't sell papers.
2006-12-28 17:20:20 · answer #1 · answered by Country girl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Newspapers exist to make money. If they don't make money, they go bankrupt. Therefore, they must have headlines that sell papers. And, in a purely business sense, the headline that sells the most papers IS the most newsworthy. People vote with their money.
2006-12-29 01:19:09 · answer #2 · answered by KatM 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's called a "Hook" in the business. It catches your eye and makes you want to read the story. It can be humorous, shocking or just appealing.
The art of the Headline is one that has lately been lost on the world. Most newspapers are now only good for lining the bird's cage or using to train the puppy.
Sadly, we have lost the wonderful columnists and journalists who made the news worth Reading/watching and now it's all about sensationalism
2006-12-29 01:17:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The most sensational news that appeals to all, that interests all -- determines the headlines. Naturally what sells most has more priority
2006-12-29 01:22:01 · answer #4 · answered by wizard of the East 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One that sells papers.
2007-01-01 23:33:51 · answer #5 · answered by robert m 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
money...newpapers are businesses
whatever jerks a chain (politics, sex, animal rights, ...etc ) works to bring in the $$
2006-12-29 01:33:14 · answer #6 · answered by ymicgee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes both.
2006-12-29 03:59:02 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋