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Title: State of Affairs
Post by: Ken on 18 Jun 2012, 17:16
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State of Affairs is an ostensibly impartial news broadcast available in media markets throughout the Caldari State.  It first aired in YC98 in Okkelen when the program was still an in-house production at Nugoeihuvi.  The program enjoyed success locally among market-watchers and middle income corporate households, but was unable to compete against more sensationalized programing.  Echelon Entertainment bought the rights to State of Affairs in YC107, and the show brought in new anchors and writers to help expand its appeal.  Critics are quick to point out that the program's new format, using human anchors to deliver a series of centerpiece stories while surrounded by hyperlinked market and headline tickers, helped draw ratings but came at the expense of maximum data volume delivered per minute.

Following the rise of Provist revolutionary Tibus Heth, State of Affairs has undergone several changes in production staff.  Anchor Tyko Sitsui-Toba joined the program in YC111 following the retirement of Hinna Okkolan, who had been with the show since its Nugoeihuvi days.  Sitsui-Toba is frequently portrayed as the Patriot voice of the lead anchor team, contrasting his supposedly Liberal counterpart, Oraana Nejomari.  As of YC114, State of Affairs is a standard twice-daily twenty minute interactive broadcast delivered by the anchors with submissions from field reporters.  It covers the major news of the Caldari State, focusing on political and market headlines.  This is followed by a ten minute round of special guest interviews and ten minute round of panel debate.  Advertisements run concurrently in subliminal or socketed formats based on the viewers preference.

And, of course, the reporting is always fair and balanced.

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Typical advertisement for State of Affairs seen on Echelon networks
Title: Re: State of Affairs
Post by: Ilsenae Alexandros on 18 Jun 2012, 17:33
I expect great things.
Title: Re: State of Affairs
Post by: Ken on 18 Jun 2012, 17:42
Oh, well it's just a little thing.  Had an idea, whipped it up into a snippet.  Like CPF Blue (http://backstage.eve-inspiracy.com/index.php?topic=1098.msg12636#msg12636).  :)
Title: Re: State of Affairs
Post by: Mithfindel on 19 Jun 2012, 00:28
What were the other news broadcasts in the State? "This is the State" is Echelon's Patriot one and "Games of State" is Nugoeihuvi's Practical one? (Reppola did visit Games of State quite a few times before being selected as CEO.)
Title: Re: State of Affairs
Post by: Seriphyn on 19 Jun 2012, 13:37
Woo, more Ken worldbuilding stuff \o/ Nice to get material from you again.

What's the motivation for 'fair and balanced' reporting, btw? I've always seen State media as being in line with China's Xinhua or something. Perhaps the audience are high-ranking executives who require to be a little more astute than the 'typically indoctrinated' Caldari?
Title: Re: State of Affairs
Post by: Victoria Stecker on 19 Jun 2012, 14:15
Quote from: Seriphyn on 19 Jun 2012, 13:37
Woo, more Ken worldbuilding stuff \o/ Nice to get material from you again.

What's the motivation for 'fair and balanced' reporting, btw? I've always seen State media as being in line with China's Xinhua or something. Perhaps the audience are high-ranking executives who require to be a little more astute than the 'typically indoctrinated' Caldari?

"Fair and Balanced" is a reference to the hilariously bullshit motto of Fox News here in the US.
Title: Re: State of Affairs
Post by: Ken on 19 Jun 2012, 16:37
Quote from: Victoria Stecker on 19 Jun 2012, 14:15
Quote from: Seriphyn on 19 Jun 2012, 13:37
Woo, more Ken worldbuilding stuff \o/ Nice to get material from you again.

What's the motivation for 'fair and balanced' reporting, btw? I've always seen State media as being in line with China's Xinhua or something. Perhaps the audience are high-ranking executives who require to be a little more astute than the 'typically indoctrinated' Caldari?

"Fair and Balanced" is a reference to the hilariously bullshit motto of Fox News here in the US.

I beg your pardon?  :evil:

"Fair and Balanced" is a reference to the reputation of honest reporting for which the State of Affairs news team is known.  Their experienced journalists and expert contributors recognize that there is usually more than one side to a story and you can trust that you'll hear all angles when you keep your screens set to Echelon Entertainment.  Unlike the shows on those other networks, State of Affairs tells the story straight and let's you decide.

[spoiler]Or rather it's exactly what Stecker said.   :)  It's empty spin.  Note who awarded the program for its excellence in journalism...  :twisted:  I guess I didn't think about the specific reference and its connotations being local to America.[/spoiler]
Title: Re: State of Affairs
Post by: Lyn Farel on 19 Jun 2012, 17:05
\o/
Title: Re: State of Affairs
Post by: Seriphyn on 19 Jun 2012, 18:07
Oh right.

Joke is lost on dumb foreigner.
Title: Re: State of Affairs
Post by: Graelyn on 19 Jun 2012, 20:42
I wish this were realz!  :cry:

Title: Re: State of Affairs
Post by: orange on 19 Jun 2012, 23:31
Ken does it again!
Title: Re: State of Affairs
Post by: Matariki Rain on 19 Jun 2012, 23:52
Quote from: Graelyn on 19 Jun 2012, 20:42
I wish this were realz!  :cry:

/me swoons at the use of the subjunctive.
Title: Re: State of Affairs
Post by: Ken on 29 Aug 2012, 13:48
As syndicated on ANN, the State of Affairs WarLog reports on the dynamic fight against crime in the Caldari warzone: http://arcadianewsnetwork.net/2012/08/28/warlog-smugglers-diverted-by-cybernetic-pirates/
Title: Re: State of Affairs
Post by: Vieve on 29 Aug 2012, 14:15
Piak!  Caldari Customs!


\o/!


Damn this sudden urge to write more Suosio stories. Must. Not. Succumb.

Title: Re: State of Affairs
Post by: Gesakaarin on 29 Aug 2012, 22:16
Megacorporate reporting is always fair, balanced and objective. Even when they sometimes contradict each other is just another opportunity to discuss the true, "Facts" of an issue.

Behind closed doors of course. *coughs*

Nice stuff :)
Title: Re: State of Affairs
Post by: Kybernetes Moros on 30 Aug 2012, 06:39
Given Vaun's background, I do feel like I should politely remind you that while, yes, megacorporate reporting is never anything but fair, balanced, and objective, those fine folks at Nugoeihuvi go the extra mile in providing you with the up-to-date facts of the matter.

>_>

This is an awesome idea as ever. <3
Title: Re: State of Affairs
Post by: orange on 30 Aug 2012, 20:34
Well done sir, well done.  Would be cool to see regular warlogs.
Title: Re: State of Affairs
Post by: Desiderya on 08 Sep 2012, 16:48
Wish granted:
http://arcadianewsnetwork.net/2012/09/08/warlog-capsuleers-finally-worth-their-money/
Title: Re: State of Affairs
Post by: orange on 08 Sep 2012, 19:49
*cheers*
Title: Re: State of Affairs
Post by: Desiderya on 11 Oct 2012, 07:59
There we go again.  :)

http://arcadianewsnetwork.net/2012/10/11/warlog-black-rise-contraband-conclusion/
Title: Re: State of Affairs
Post by: Desiderya on 01 Dec 2012, 07:08
And yet another one:

http://arcadianewsnetwork.net/2012/12/01/dont-forget-the-heroes-of-yesterday/
Title: Re: State of Affairs
Post by: Katrina Oniseki on 01 Dec 2012, 08:04
It should be noted that as per Ken's permission, I have taken over control of the so-called "Ligberal" news anchor Oraana Nejomari. So, if anyone wants some articles posted on the IGS, let me know and I'll throw them out here. I respond to private messages here on backstage, or via steam (MerylKat), or EVEmail to Katrina (I don't check Oraana's mail).
Title: Re: State of Affairs
Post by: Desiderya on 01 Dec 2012, 16:10
It's good to have both viewpoints at hand now. :)
Title: Re: State of Affairs
Post by: Katrina Oniseki on 01 Dec 2012, 17:48
Quote from: Desiderya on 01 Dec 2012, 16:10
It's good to have both viewpoints at hand now. :)

They are actually the same viewpoint. I don't play Oraana as Liberal at all. She's a fake.

It's the same anti-Liberal agenda everyone around here loves!
Title: Re: State of Affairs
Post by: Desiderya on 02 Dec 2012, 05:27
But the appearances! Tell people it's liberal and they'll believe it! :lol:
Title: Re: State of Affairs
Post by: Cakzad Arcashiri on 22 Jul 2015, 11:38
Quote from: Victoria Stecker on 19 Jun 2012, 14:15
Quote from: Seriphyn on 19 Jun 2012, 13:37
Woo, more Ken worldbuilding stuff \o/ Nice to get material from you again.

What's the motivation for 'fair and balanced' reporting, btw? I've always seen State media as being in line with China's Xinhua or something. Perhaps the audience are high-ranking executives who require to be a little more astute than the 'typically indoctrinated' Caldari?

"Fair and Balanced" is a reference to the hilariously bullshit motto of Fox News here in the US.

I likez uz  :D