More and more, people are opting to watch the news rather than read it. They would rather watch TV than read a book or even watch an adventure movie rather than go on a journey. Of course, this is a generalization and not true for everyone, but you can’t deny that watching is easier than reading - or even doing. You can convey a message easily when you spell it out for your audience, and if done well, you capture and keep their attention just long enough to deliver your message.