9 news values

The 9 news values, also known as the "news values" or "news criteria," are a set of principles used by journalists and news organizations to determine what stories are newsworthy and worth reporting. The 9 news values were first identified by Swedish journalist Sigurd Allie in the 1950s and have since been widely adopted by news organizations around the world. Here are the 9 news values:

  1. Human interest: Stories that focus on people and their personal experiences, struggles, and triumphs are often considered newsworthy.
  2. Impact: Stories that have a significant impact on a large number of people, such as natural disasters, economic crises, or major policy changes, are considered newsworthy.
  3. Uniqueness: Stories that are unusual, unexpected, or unprecedented are often considered newsworthy, as they provide a fresh perspective or a new angle on a familiar topic.
  4. Proximity: Stories that occur close to home, either geographically or emotionally, are often considered newsworthy, as they affect people's daily lives and communities.
  5. Prominence: Stories that involve well-known individuals, organizations, or institutions are often considered newsworthy, as they have a significant impact on the public's perception of those entities.
  6. Timeliness: Stories that are timely and relevant to current events are often considered newsworthy, as they provide insight into what's happening now and what's likely to happen in the future.
  7. Conflict: Stories that involve conflict, controversy, or drama are often considered newsworthy, as they provide a compelling narrative and a sense of tension or drama.
  8. Surprise: Stories that are unexpected or surprising are often considered newsworthy, as they provide a fresh perspective or a new angle on a familiar topic.
  9. Relevance: Stories that are relevant to people's lives, interests, or concerns are often considered newsworthy, as they provide insight into what's happening and what's likely to happen in the future.

These 9 news values serve as a framework for journalists and news organizations to evaluate the newsworthiness of a story and determine whether it's worth reporting.