IPTC Media Topic NewsCodes as of 2024-02-13 (language: en-GB)

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MediaTopic ID Name (en-GB) Definition (en-GB)
http://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/genre/Actuality Actuality Recording of an event
http://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/genre/Advertiser_Supplied Advertiser Supplied Content is supplied by an organisation or individual that has paid the news provider for its placement
http://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/genre/Advice Advice Letters and answers about readers' personal problems
http://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/genre/Advisory Advisory Recommendation on editorial or technical matters by a provider to its customers
http://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/genre/Analysis Analysis Data and conclusions drawn by a journalist who has conducted in depth research for a story
http://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/genre/Anniversary (retired) Anniversary (retired) Stories about the anniversary of some important event that took place in recent history, usually bringing a short review of the event itself. (retired)
http://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/genre/Archive_material Archival material Material selected from the originator's archive that has been previously distributed
http://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/genre/Background Background Scene setting and explanation for an event being reported
http://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/genre/Behind_the_Story Behind the Story The content describes how a story was reported and offers context on the reporting
http://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/genre/Biography Biography Facts and background about a person
http://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/genre/Birth_Announcement Birth Announcement News of newly born children
http://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/genre/Summary Briefing A summary of a number of news items
http://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/genre/Current Current Events Content about events taking place at the time of the report
http://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/genre/Curtain_Raiser Curtain Raiser Information or kickoff piece for a live event that is about to take place
http://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/genre/Exclusive Exclusive News reported by one journalist or news organisation before others, and of exceptional originality or importance
http://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/genre/ListingOfFacts Fact Box Usually a sidebar that lists facts related to a topic or story
http://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/genre/Fact_Check Fact Check The news item looks into the truth or falsehood of another reported news item or assertion (for example a statement on social media by a public figure)
http://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/genre/Feature Feature Content about a particular event or individual that may not be significant to current breaking news
http://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/genre/Fixture Fixture Items published on a regular schedule, such as columns, cartoons, stock prices and weather forecasts
http://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/genre/Forecast Forecast Opinion as to the outcome of a future event
http://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/genre/From_the_Scene From the Scene Report from the location of an event
http://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/genre/Help_Us_to_Report Help us to Report The news item is a call for readers to provide information that may help journalists to investigate a potential news story
http://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/genre/History History The object content is based on previous rather than current events.
http://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/genre/horoscope Horoscope Astrological forecasts
http://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/genre/Interview Interview The report of a dialogue between a journalist and a news source or significant person
http://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/genre/LiveCoverage Live Coverage News item containing ongoing, up to the minute coverage of a news event, such as a live blog or live video feed
http://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/genre/Music Music Content is solely music
http://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/genre/Obituary Obituary A narrative about an individual's life and achievements for publication after death
http://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/genre/almanac On This Day List of data, including birthdays of famous people and items of historical significance, for a given day
http://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/genre/Opinion Opinion Editorial comment that reflects the views of the author
http://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/genre/Daybook Planner Items filed on a regular basis that are lists of upcoming events with time and place, designed to inform others of events for planning purposes, also known as daybook or agenda
http://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/genre/Polls_and_Surveys Polls and Surveys Numeric or other information produced as a result of questionnaires or interviews
http://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/genre/Press_Release Press Release Promotional material or information provided to a news organisation
http://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/genre/Press-Digest Press-Digest Roundup of news or editorial content from other sources, published in whole or in part without significant journalistic changes
http://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/genre/Preview Preview Content written ahead of an event, such as a preview of an upcoming summer movie
http://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/genre/Profile Profile Description of the life or activity of a news subject based on facts discovered through research and interviews
http://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/genre/Program (retired) Program (retired) A news item giving lists of intended events and time to be covered by the news provider. Each program covers a day, a week, a month or a year. The covered period is referenced as a keyword. (retired)
http://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/genre/Question_and_Answer_Session Question and Answer Session An interview portrayed as a sequence of questions and answers
http://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/genre/Quote Quote Direct quote from a person
http://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/genre/Raw_Sound Raw Sound Content is unedited sound without voice
http://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/genre/Response_to_a_Question Response to a Question An audio recording of an individual's response to a question
http://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/genre/Results_Listings_and_Statistics Results Listings and Statistics Alphanumeric data suitable for presentation in tabular form
http://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/genre/Retrospective Retrospective Material that looks back on a specific period of time, such as a season, quarter, year or decade
http://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/genre/Review Review A critique of a creative activity or service (for example a book, a film or a restaurant)
http://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/genre/Satire Satire Uses exaggeration, irony, or humour to make a point; not intended to be understood as factual
http://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/genre/Scener (retired) Scener (retired) The object contains a description of the event circumstances. (retired)
http://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/genre/Side_bar_and_supporting_information Side bar and Supporting Information Related content that provides additional context or insight into a news event
http://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/genre/Special_Report Special Report In-depth examination of a single subject requiring extensive research, presented either as a single item or as a series of items
http://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/genre/Sponsored Sponsored Content is produced on behalf of an organisation or individual that has paid the news provider for production and may approve content publication
http://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/genre/Supported Supported Content is produced with financial support from an organisation or individual, yet not approved by the underwriter before or after publication
http://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/genre/Synopsis Synopsis A condensed version of a single news item
http://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/genre/Text_only (retired) Text only (retired) The object contains a transcription of text. (retired)
http://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/genre/Transcript_and_Verbatim Transcript and Verbatim A word-for-word account of a discussion or briefing
http://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/genre/Update (retired) Update (retired) The object contains an intraday snapshot (as for electronic services) of a single news subject. (retired)
http://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/genre/UGC User Generated Content Content providing firsthand evidence regarding an event that is captured by non-journalists who are witnesses of or participants in the event
http://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/genre/Voicer Voicer Content is only voice
http://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/genre/Wrap (retired) Wrap (retired) Complete summary of an event (retired)
http://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/genre/Wrapup (retired) Wrapup (retired) Recap of a running story (retired)