Monitoring the News : the Brilliant Launch and Sudden Collapse of the Monitor Channel.

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Main Author: Bridge, Susan
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Florence : Taylor and Francis, 2015
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Local Note:ProQuest Ebook Central
Table of Contents:
  • Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication; Table of Contents; List of Figures; Foreword; Introduction; 1. The Changing Business of News 1920-1985: The tilt of the field in the era of broadcast news; 2. Tradition Is Not Enough 1908-1982: A tradition of excellence leads to denial and despair; 3. Renewed Vision 1982-1987: Monitor communications as a broad public service; 4. Sharpened Focus 1987-1988: A quality news service for television; 5. Setting the Course 1989-June 1990: The logic of 24-hour access through cable.
  • 6. Launch! June 1990-June 1991: Major course correction and flawless lift-off7. Clouds July 1991-February 1992: Success in sight, a darkening sky; 8. Collapse February-June 1992: From tactical maneuver to strategic retreat and collapse; 9. Perspective The Monitor Channel in industry perspective; 10. Epilogue Notes; Notes; Abbreviated Bibliography; Index.