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ISSUE 1 2015
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INSPIRINGCREATIVITY
The entries in our live journalism category
demonstrated that TV news remains as strong as ever.
The winner in this category is CNN for its coverage
of The Downing of Flight MH17. The judges said this
was a powerful topic, with use of strong visuals and
emotional interviews. They observed that the
coverage was consistently accurate and fair all along,
but singled out three segments for particular praise:
during the outstanding first live report in front of the
wreckage the reporter was not afraid to talk about the
role of the rebels even though they controlled the
situation at the site; his report 12 hours later in broad
daylight showed the full horror of the crash with
previously unseen images; and third, his courageous
interview with the powerful rebel leader.
One of the judges commented that this programme
brought back the horror of that event as the lack of
action, drip feeding of information, sense of
incalculable loss and global outrage was so
phenomenally portrayed.
Highly commended
RT (Global Television Network)
Anti-Government Protest in Kiev
The English-language service of Moscow-based RT
covered events in Ukraine. The judges liked the
spontaneous live broadcast for its powerful audio and
visuals, extensive close-up views, professional
camerawork, great footage of the demonstrations and
outstanding choice of stand-up spot (above Maidan
Square) – all adding up to make an audience
understand a situation on the ground that is far
removed from their daily lives.
Live journalism - TV
CNN
The short news report award attracted nominations
from mainstream broadcasters and the print media
who are rapidly increasing their use of video
reporting.
The judges were impressed by CNN for its
coverage of the Shooting in Independence Square on
what turned into the deadliest day of violence in
Ukraine since Soviet times.
The judges called this an ‘outstanding example of
well-crafted, engaged storytelling’. Well assembled
and dramatic to the point of gripping, the report
manages to capture the deadly situation on the
ground in Independence Square and the anger and
frustration of the protesters.
Short news report
CNN
