News coverage is the selection and presentation of information by media sources. While it is hoped that media coverage is unbiased, the fact is that journalists, newspaper editors and news directors are human beings subject to such emotions as fear, anger, jealousy, impatience, ambition and more that can impact their objectivity. They also belong to organizations that have their own goals and needs, which may clash with one another. It is for this reason that news outlets often choose to cover certain stories and not others, despite the fact that they strive to present all sides of a story.
In general, people tend to believe that news coverage should be informative and relevant to society in order to be considered newsworthy. This belief is reflected in the way that they use their sources of news, both when they are reading newspapers or watching television and radio. In addition, most people think that their news should not be biased and should be based on facts and not opinions.
It should be noted, however, that the concept of what is important in a news story can change from day to day. In the past, it was not unusual for news reports to focus on violence and scandal. In many cases, however, this type of news was not accompanied by an attempt to explain the underlying causes of these events.
In the future, those seeking to receive media coverage should make sure that they approach the media with a sense of urgency. They should also remember that media outlets receive countless emails, and it is generally best to reach out to individual journalists and editors.