In this thought-provoking radio story, producer Asha Richardson analyzes the behavior of teen-spending habits after the 2008 economic downturn. Many teens are now thinking twice before going out to places, such as the movies, and seeing if relaxation is a necessity.
The piece does a nice job of showing the new economizing trend among teens. It uses facts and research to help provide evidence for the new economizing movement. For example: Many teens now choose to hang out at their friend’s houses rather than going out to places such as the movies, the mall, or restaurants.
My favorite thing about this piece was the voice of the narrator and the overall professionalism. The narrator’s voice is strong and well-paced and helps guide the listener through a heady topic. It also contributes to the professionalism of the piece.
The concise length of the piece, near two minutes, and the use of facts to help provide further evidence for the economizing trend also heighten the piece’s professionalism.
In terms of improvement, more interviewees from different types of teens, e.g. rich or upper-middle class, might provide further insight into the economizing trend.
It makes me wonder whether it is true beyond Asha and her friends? Overall, this piece is a good example of an informative news piece.
Review for Teen Spending Way Down
Ali Tahir
Posted on April 30, 2012 at 10:09 PM
In this thought-provoking radio story, producer Asha Richardson analyzes the behavior of teen-spending habits after the 2008 economic downturn. Many teens are now thinking twice before going out to places, such as the movies, and seeing if relaxation is a necessity.
The piece does a nice job of showing the new economizing trend among teens. It uses facts and research to help provide evidence for the new economizing movement. For example: Many teens now choose to hang out at their friend’s houses rather than going out to places such as the movies, the mall, or restaurants.
My favorite thing about this piece was the voice of the narrator and the overall professionalism. The narrator’s voice is strong and well-paced and helps guide the listener through a heady topic. It also contributes to the professionalism of the piece.
The concise length of the piece, near two minutes, and the use of facts to help provide further evidence for the economizing trend also heighten the piece’s professionalism.
In terms of improvement, more interviewees from different types of teens, e.g. rich or upper-middle class, might provide further insight into the economizing trend.
It makes me wonder whether it is true beyond Asha and her friends? Overall, this piece is a good example of an informative news piece.