News broadcasts throughout the years have changed immensely. Those who are old enough to remember Walter Cronkite as the anchorman for the CBS Evening News can remember how he sat at a desk and literally read the news from a piece of paper. Fast-forward six decades and local news anchors no longer sit at a desk. For the most part, local news anchors stand to present the news. If you’re like most viewers, you’re probably wondering why. Seeing anchors standing as opposed to sitting makes some viewers uncomfortable, and even the newscasters themselves look uncomfortable. It turns out that there are several reason for having anchora stand. The simple act of standing can project confidence and authority, making an anchor appear more dynamic and powerful. This was a major consideration for TV executives, who noticed that audiences responded well to anchors who were physically active on set. The modern news studio is no longer just a desk; it's a dynamic, open-concept space featuring large, high-definition screens and digital displays. Anchors stand to walk around and interact with these screens, which allows them to explain complex information more effectively using visuals. Finally, standing helps the anchors to stay more focused and energetic and projects their voices more effectively.
