fixed marker points

English translation: fixed marker points

07:30 May 26, 2011
English language (monolingual) [PRO]
Social Sciences - Media / Multimedia
English term or phrase: fixed marker points
"It [the news] is always there and punctuates the day and other programming with fixed marker points, while it also gives regular updates on what is happening in the world."

I'm not sure what these 'fixed marker points' might be?
rzezucha
Selected answer:fixed marker points
Explanation:
It's using a metaphor of something physical, for example the mile markers around a marathon route, to describe the way that the news punctuates other programming at regular times, thus allowing the viewer to negotiate their way through the day.
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Liz Dexter (was Broomfield)
United Kingdom
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fixed marker points


Explanation:
It's using a metaphor of something physical, for example the mile markers around a marathon route, to describe the way that the news punctuates other programming at regular times, thus allowing the viewer to negotiate their way through the day.

Liz Dexter (was Broomfield)
United Kingdom
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12 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +1
reference point


Explanation:
Just another option

Damian Hosford
Spain
Local time: 15:01
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agree  Thuy-PTT (X)
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