Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
news-peg
Noun
/ˈnjuːz pɛɡ/
Definition
A news-peg is a current event or issue that journalists use as a basis to introduce a related story or topic.
Examples
- The recent election results served as a news-peg for many articles discussing political trends.
- Journalists often look for a news-peg to make their stories more relevant and timely.
Meaning
It serves as a hook to connect the ongoing conversation in the public arena to broader themes or issues.
Synonyms
- news hook
- angle
- lead-in
