Media Systems Worldwide — Glossary

The process by which media or actors influence the importance placed on topics in public discourse and policymaking.

Information or developments communicated to delegates during a crisis committee to influence decision-making and actions.

Pre-packaged information provided by sources to journalists to influence news coverage efficiently.

Audience members actively contribute to news production by sharing information, opinions, or eyewitness accounts.

The strategic presentation or interpretation of information to influence public perception in favor of a political actor.

Creating concise, informative announcements intended for media distribution to communicate news or events.

An event or activity designed solely to attract media attention and influence public perception rather than convey genuine news.

The tendency of individuals to prefer information that aligns with their existing beliefs and avoid contradictory information. This affects [Political Polarization](https://modeldiplomat.com/learn/glossary/political-polarization).

Joseph Stiglitz's theory that unequal information among parties leads to market failures and inefficiencies.

Journalism focused on monitoring and exposing wrongdoing or abuses of power to hold authorities accountable.