Assignment #2: National Publication Deep-dive

NPR (National Public Radio)
NPR is a radio station and publication focusing on journalism informing the public about events, ideas, and culture. Its a private and publicly funded radio station that have over 100o syndicated public radio stations across the U.S. NPR’s mission is, according to Our Mission and Vision, “...to work in partnership with Member Stations to create a more informed public — one challenged and invigorated by a deeper understanding and appreciation of events, ideas and cultures.”
Poll: Abortion and inflation collide as top issues in midterm elections

• Show the title of the article and picture spread related to the topic
• The writer starts the article with a synopsis of an overview of the midterms
  • Abortion is a top issue for voters
  • The state of the economy boosts Republicans
  • Biden’s increased approval ratings 
  • Democrats lead better in the polls
• The article is a subsection with the subhead “Inflation is the top issue for voters”
  • Body text goes over the info of the survey of registered voters’ top issue
  • It goes into a bar graph in which the most pressings issues are divided by political affiliation; Democrats, Republicans, Independents, and overall voters
• Summary and analysis of survey
• The design of the site is clean and easy to read
  • Small column paragraph easy to skim and read
  • Ad make a break into body text, tho not invasive
  • The right-side page has a large banner ad
  • Live radio show in the top right corner
  • More articles below the main content of other stories

GQ (Gentlemen Quarterly)
GQ is a men’s magazine focusing on culture, fashion, and entertainment. Its online publication features relevant news on celebrity culture, style, grooming, and wellness.
Brendan Fraser's Comeback Is Complete Following an Emotional Standing Ovation for His New Film

• Shows spread picture spread that spans from edge to edge on the screen
  • Picture of Brendan Fraser tearing at 79 Venice International Film Festival 2022 red carpet
• The title of the article is centered
  • Below is the subhead, byline, and date of publication
• The article begins with Bradon Fraiser’s rise back to fame and star in The Whale
• Body text is within a column that takes up the left side
  • Two ad banners separate the body text
  • Banner ads take the right column of the screen
• More articles of the related topics of celebrity news and culture