Foote Communications LLC

University of North Texas
Dept. of Journalism
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

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