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gatekeepers  

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  • Gatekeepers are communication professionals who are involved in the traditional news selection process. They sort through a number of messages, shaping chosen messages before delivering them to viewers, readers, or listeners. [Source: Encyclopedia of Public Relations; Gatekeepers]

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