Newspapers and Magazines Overview

What is a Newspaper?

• An unbound publication issued at regular intervals.

• A bound printed publication.

• A digital publication.

• A type of advertisement.

What is a Magazine?

• An unbound publication issued at regular intervals.

• A bound printed publication containing news and information.

• A type of newspaper.

• A digital publication.

What is the brief history of Newspapers and Magazines in Nigeria?

Why are magazines more detailed in their reportage than newspapers?

Why are magazines more detailed in their reportage than newspapers?

What advantage(s) do magazines have over newspapers?

What was the reason for the establishment of the first newspaper in Nigeria?

Why is it ideal to have audience segmentation in newspaper production?

What is the relationship between mission statement, editorial policy and house style?

Pick about five newspapers, remove the name plate. After that, find out if you can identify each of the publications. If you identified any of the publication, why was that possible?