Blue collar graphics

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The blue collar graphics are those illustrations in newspapers that are generally ignored. These graphics, which include maps and charts, do not get the attention gained by other newspaper graphics. Despite their insignificant place in an article, each blue collar graphic carry a great importance to the reader's lives. The graphics, which enable readers to understand the article a little easier, should be appreciated considering the high rate of reader dependability attached to them.

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Merde! Le Monde gets ready for infographics: France's most venerable newspaper prepares to take its first step out of the graphics dark ages

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French newspaper Le Monde has been traditionally avoiding the use of graphics and other visuals for their front page. Due to the demands of the information age, the newspaper finally decided to hire a graphics consultant. Although the newspaper enjoys the recognition of being Europe's most reputable news sources with cutting-edge journalism, the paper is still in the dark ages when it comes to news design and visual journalism.

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News graphics from public relations firms?

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Public relations agencies are increasingly becoming dependent on news graphics to entice newspaper editors. News graphics allow readers, especially editors, to quickly determine the content of press releases without having to sift through an entire press kit. If editors like the news graphic, then they can ask for an entire copy of the press release via the PressLink system.

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