Journalist Captivity Coverage

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
The Wall Street Journal highlights the captivity of its reporter with a dramatic front page, leaving most of it blank. NBC News reports on the prospects of a deal to free the reporter and other Americans.

Key Points

  • The Wall Street Journal's front page was left mostly blank to draw attention to the reporter's captivity
  • NBC News is reporting on efforts to secure the release of the reporter and other Americans

Pros

  • Raising awareness about journalist captivity
  • Highlighting the importance of press freedom

Cons

  • Potential sensationalizing of the situation