The Project for Excellence in Journalism did not publish a news index report this week. However, the data is available here.
Top Ten Story Data: January 2-8, 2012
Overall (All 5 Sectors)
| Rank | Story | Percent of Newshole |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2012 Presidential Election | 52% |
| 2 | Economy | 8 |
| 3 | Iran | 4 |
| 4 | LA Car Arsonist | 3 |
| 5 | Obama Military Budget | 3 |
| 6 | Education System | 2 |
| 7 | Mt Rainier Ranger Killing | 2 |
| 8 | Obama Administration | 2 |
| 9 | Afghanistan | 2 |
Newspapers
| Rank | Story | Percent of Newshole |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2012 Presidential Election | 41% |
| 2 | Economy | 10 |
| 3 | Education System | 7 |
| 4 | Obama Military Budget | 5 |
| 5 | LA Car Arsonist | 4 |
| 6 | Afghanistan | 3 |
| 7 | Iran | 3 |
| 8 | Middle East Unrest | 2 |
| 9 | European Economy | 2 |
Online
| Rank | Story | Percent of Newshole |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2012 Presidential Election | 42% |
| 2 | Economy | 8 |
| 3 | Iran | 7 |
| 4 | Mt Rainier Ranger Killing | 5 |
| 5 | LA Car Arsonist | 4 |
| 6 | Afghanistan | 4 |
| 7 | Iraq War- Events on the Ground | 2 |
| 8 | Casey Anthony | 2 |
| 9 | Education System | 1 |
Network TV
| Rank | Story | Percent of Newshole |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2012 Presidential Election | 49% |
| 2 | Economy | 9 |
| 3 | LA Car Arsonist | 5 |
| 4 | Obama Administration | 4 |
| 5 | Obama Military Budget | 4 |
| 6 | Middle East Unrest | 3 |
| 7 | Education System | 3 |
| 8 | Mt Rainier Ranger Killing | 2 |
| 9 | Iran | 2 |
Cable TV
| Rank | Story | Percent of Newshole |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2012 Presidential Election | 77% |
| 2 | Economy | 3 |
| 3 | Obama Military Budget | 3 |
| 4 | LA Car Arsonist | 3 |
| 5 | Obama Administration | 2 |
| 6 | Iran | 2 |
| 7 | Immigration Debate | 1 |
| 8 | Mt Rainier Ranger Killing | 1 |
| 9 | China | 1 |
Radio
| Rank | Story | Percent of Newshole |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2012 Presidential Election | 53% |
| 2 | Economy | 10 |
| 3 | Health Care Debate | 6 |
| 4 | Obama Administration | 3 |
| 5 | North Korean News | 3 |
| 6 | Middle East Unrest | 3 |
| 7 | Energy Debate | 3 |
| 8 | Education System | 2 |
| 9 | US Airline Industry | 1 |
