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MediaTopic ID | Name (en-GB) | Definition (en-GB) |
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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) | ||
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) | ||
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) | ||
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) | ||
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) | ||
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) | ||
http://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/genre/Wrapup (retired) |