Asked by caleb

When a news agency has a story to report, which question should they use FIRST to decide on the media format for that message?

What parts of the message could be interactive?

What kinds of animation would add to the message?

How quickly should the message be delivered?

Is the message important enough to publish?

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
"Is the message important enough to publish?"

Reason: before choosing format, you must decide whether the item should run at all. If it doesn't merit publication, format decisions are moot. Once you know it will be published, use this rough order:

1. How quickly should the message be delivered? (timeliness drives format: breaking news -> short text, push, live video; analysis -> longform, packages or interactives)
2. What parts of the message could be interactive? (helps decide web/app vs. print/TV, what tools/features are needed)
3. What kinds of animation would add to the message? (production detail once format and interactivity are chosen)
4. Resource/platform constraints and audience preferences should be considered throughout.

Exceptions: for routine feeds (e.g., always publish bulletins) you may start with delivery speed/format. But as a rule, confirm publication first.