Media Studies Concepts

noun the quality of being newsworthy; the degree to which something is considered worthy of being reported as news

• The newsworthiness of the event was undeniable, attracting the attention of major media outlets.
• The newsworthiness of the scandal spread like wildfire among gossip circles.
• The newsworthiness of the celebrity breakup was off the charts, everyone was talking about it.
• The newsworthiness of the discovery sent shockwaves through the scientific community.

noun A portmanteau of 'Frankenstein' and 'show', used to describe a television program or event that is a combination of different elements or genres, often with a sense of being unnatural or bizarre.

• The Frankenshow was a unique combination of different genres and styles.
• Did you catch that crazy Frankenshow on TV last night?
• The Frankenshow was totally lit, bro!
• Her presentation was like a Frankenshow of ideas and concepts.