D is not the best answer to this question. The best option, of those given, is Option B. This assumes that the phrase “good news” in this context means news that makes you happy.
If Option B is correct, then it is important for us to ask whether the news in a given story makes us happy or sad. This implies that we should want to hear good news rather than bad news. There are people who argue that the media covers bad news excessively and does not give enough attention to good news. However, Barbour and Wright do not agree. They do not think that this is an important issue.
They do, however, think that the identity of the advertisers is important. This is because big advertisers might push the media to avoid stories that go against the advertisers’ interests. For example, a newscast sponsored by oil companies might be less likely to air stories about global warming. Therefore, D is not the best answer. Option B is better.
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