Foote Communications

Sources of News

Sources of News

  1. People – private citizens
  2. Government agencies
  3. Civic Associations
  4. Government bodies
    1. Elected or appointed officialsLocal, state, regional
    2. Law enforcement
    3. Police, FBI,DEA
  5. Courts
    i. Trials
    ii. Court documents (lawsuits)
  6. Documents/Records
    a. Police reports
    b. Public records
    i. Court cases
    ii. Minutes of public hearings
    iii. Property taxes
  7. Breaking News
    a. Car crash
    b. Plane crash
    c. Shooting
    d. Building collapsing
    e. Dog mauling kid
  8. Press Conferences
  9. Press Releases
  10. Staged Events
    a. Tamale/hot dog eating contest
    b. State Fair
    c. Grand opening of business
    d. Conference on Steroid Usage