"Television's very dependent on images. That's not what news is"
- Kurt Loder
About this Quote
Kurt Loder's quote talks to the value of news being more than just images. He is recommending that television news should not be solely dependent on images, but need to also include other elements such as realities, analysis, and commentary. He is highlighting the value of news being more than simply a visual representation of occasions. He is suggesting that news must be more than just a passive watching experience, however must also be an active engagement with the truths and ideas presented. He is also suggesting that news needs to be more than simply a form of home entertainment, but must also give details and education. By stressing the value of news being more than just images, Kurt Loder is promoting for a more comprehensive technique to news reporting.
This quote is written / told by Kurt Loder somewhere between May 5, 1945 and today. He was a famous Journalist from USA.
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