Some news agendas are global. But others rely on a local angle to attract readers in a media culture that still looks inwardsThe first headlines – broadcast and print – of the AirAsia crash told us there were 162 souls on board, including “one Briton”. The first equivalent dispatches on the Greek ferry blaze put “four Britons” (including a “British showjumper”) on the lost-and-found list. Now, of course, both stories developed over passing days, gaining wider dimensions. But initial reactions count. Brit media outlets, Brit passport holders at risk… What does it mean for the “Future of News”?That “Future” project, you may recall, is a grand BBC initiative – drawing in testimony from far and wide – to discover what audiences will want in 2017, 2022 and 2027. There’s an open day of discussion promised in a few weeks’ time. But meanwhile, concentrate on 2015 and the latest thoughts from James Harding, head of BBC News. Then scratch your head a little. Continue reading...
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