A news flash interrupts the usual program of a radio or TV station to update listeners and viewers on current events. They can be local, national or international and are a great way to keep the audience up to date on topics that affect them directly. Typically lasting between one and three minutes, news flashes are shorter than a bulletin which features developed stories and analysis.
Because of its short length, a news flash has to skate over many details and only major stories belong in this type of article. Therefore, it is important to have a powerful lead that can grab readers and entice them to stay tuned in for the full story. This is often done by using a narrative hook or an anecdote to encapsulate the main subject. The lead should then flesh out the headline by giving context and cite its sources. Lastly, the news flash should include a nut graph which ties the facts introduced in the lead into a bigger picture and explains why the topic matters to the audience.
In an era where news breaks at breakneck speeds, it is essential for journalists to be able to react quickly and effectively. This is why we created Flowchai, a tool that allows you to create news summaries automatically using machine learning algorithms. Flowchai enables you to write high-quality articles in a fraction of the time, without sacrificing content quality or accuracy. It’s the perfect tool for anyone who wants to streamline their workflow and get ahead of the curve.