Information Subsidies and the Influence of Military Public Affairs on the Local Newspaper.

Abstract

This study examines the beat reporter-source relationship between a local newspaper and a United States military installation. A comparison of information subsidy use by two midsized Georgia newspapers was accomplished through content analysis. Military base related news items in the Augusta Chronicle and the Macon Telegraph were compared with information subsidies from nearby military installations. Results indicate: military beat reporters who spend more time on the beat use more information subsidies; military base agenda is reflected in the local media agenda; information subsidies concerning controversial issues are initiated by the beat reporter but are used less than routine subsidies.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1995
Accession Number
ADA292803

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  • Anthony D. Roake

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  • Air Force Institute of Technology

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  • Biomedical

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  • Air Force
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  • Army Personnel
  • Base Closures
  • Civilian Personnel
  • Commerce
  • Data Analysis
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  • Economic Development
  • Employment
  • Governments
  • Military Personnel
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Public Policy
  • Public Relations
  • United States

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