NBC News extracted video and written coverage of the Holy Week from across the globe.
As expected, one focus of NBC's coverage of Holy Week is Pope Francis' first Easter as leader of the Catholic Church. For example, NBC provided quick video coverage of the pope's first Way of the Cross procession at the Colosseum in Rome. NBC News made note that Francis reached out to the Muslim community in his address.
Despite its extensive video coverage, much of NBC's written content of the pope's first Holy Week is borrowed from Reuters or the Associated Press. For example, NBC included a Reuters article about Francis' first Easter services. Even NBC's photo blog covering Holy Week comprised mostly of AP content.
While it may be true that NBC relied heavily upon other news agencies for written Holy Week coverage, NBC's strength in video content prevailed. NBC video coverage provided engaging news of the event across multiple continents, including engaging video coverage of a reenactment of Jesus' baptism in Peru.
As an international news source, NBC's audience demands in-depth coverage of religious events such as Holy Week. The reason why it covers the pope's first Easter is due to the 1.2 billion Catholics who can possibly consume NBC's Holy Week content.
Still, simple coverage of what happens in Holy Week in the Vatican is not good enough. NBC has to highlight which events of Holy Week are newsworthy for video and online content. NBC included video about Francis' first Way of the Cross procession because he reached out to the Muslim community. It has impact.
NBC has done a great job detecting impact in Holy Week stories. In another video, NBC noted that Francis was the first pope ever to wash the feet of women. This information made the story.
Overall, I am pleased with NBC News' ability to make Holy Week applicable for its wide audience.
As expected, one focus of NBC's coverage of Holy Week is Pope Francis' first Easter as leader of the Catholic Church. For example, NBC provided quick video coverage of the pope's first Way of the Cross procession at the Colosseum in Rome. NBC News made note that Francis reached out to the Muslim community in his address.
Despite its extensive video coverage, much of NBC's written content of the pope's first Holy Week is borrowed from Reuters or the Associated Press. For example, NBC included a Reuters article about Francis' first Easter services. Even NBC's photo blog covering Holy Week comprised mostly of AP content.
While it may be true that NBC relied heavily upon other news agencies for written Holy Week coverage, NBC's strength in video content prevailed. NBC video coverage provided engaging news of the event across multiple continents, including engaging video coverage of a reenactment of Jesus' baptism in Peru.
As an international news source, NBC's audience demands in-depth coverage of religious events such as Holy Week. The reason why it covers the pope's first Easter is due to the 1.2 billion Catholics who can possibly consume NBC's Holy Week content.
Still, simple coverage of what happens in Holy Week in the Vatican is not good enough. NBC has to highlight which events of Holy Week are newsworthy for video and online content. NBC included video about Francis' first Way of the Cross procession because he reached out to the Muslim community. It has impact.
NBC has done a great job detecting impact in Holy Week stories. In another video, NBC noted that Francis was the first pope ever to wash the feet of women. This information made the story.
Overall, I am pleased with NBC News' ability to make Holy Week applicable for its wide audience.