Журнал массовых коммуникаций и журналистики

Design Characteristics in International News Coverage: A Comparison between the U.S and Brazil

Abstract

Danny Paskin

This study fills a gap in the analysis of international news coverage by comparing the design elements of international news stories in both the American and Brazilian media, identifying any common or discerning trends. Best selling newspapers in both countries were examined, and a content analysis performed to compare their layout, using a number of different variables. Results show that American publications seemed to give a higher salience to international stories compared to Brazilian publications when it comes to their design.