Which researchers proposed the set of News Values including Recency and Celebrity?

• A. Blumler & Katz
• B. Chesney
• C. Galtung & Ruge
• D. Lewin

Answer: (C)

News values explain what makes events likely to be reported, and among them Recency (timeliness) and Celebrity (involvement of well-known people) are key drivers. This set of ideas was proposed by Galtung and Ruge, who argued that journalists assess events by how fresh they are and whether they involve prominent individuals, because such factors boost clarity for audiences and grab attention in a crowded media environment. In their view, timely happenings feel more relevant to viewers today, while stories about famous people attract interest and credibility. Their framework also covers other factors like proximity, novelty, and conflict, but Recency and Celebrity are the standout examples that illustrate how news values shape which stories get chosen. The other researchers listed are known for different theories (for example, uses and gratifications in Blumler & Katz, or social-psychological concepts in Lewin), which is why they don’t form the same set of news values.