A newsflash is a brief report that interrupts radio or television programming to bring listeners the latest developments in breaking events. It can last between one and three minutes.
A news flash should be a mixture of practical and human interest stories. It’s important to get the facts straight, but it’s not the place for in-depth reporting or analysis. Instead, a good newsflash should point out that the story will be developed in more detail during midday or evening news (promotion), offer some humorous news or a soundbite from a celebrity (proximity with listeners), and then finish with something that is distinctly local or a bit offbeat (a kicker).
Attention (also called the lead): This is your chance to grab the reader’s attention, so you need to include some form of narrative or dramatic hook. A short and descriptive anecdote is often the best way to do this. This can also serve as a prelude to more weighty arguments and evidence that are to come later in the piece.
Nu graph: This part of an article adds context and explains why the story is important. Ideally it should follow the inverted pyramid structure of presenting the most important facts first and then elaborating on them, including quotes from experts or witnesses. It’s often used to explain why the facts matter.