PANEL 1
IDS – BOARDROOM. MARCY counters.
MARCY
If news was run like a non-profit, no company in their right mind would get involved.
MARCY
And without those companies, where are you getting any operating money?
RAYNE
What if there were profits to be had?
PANEL 2
IDS – BOARDROOM. MARCY isn't understanding.
MARCY
Then how is it different from how things are now?
RAYNE
Profit is performance based. Though with a cap.
PANEL 3
IDS – BOARDROOM. RAYNE lists off points.
MARCY
Performance based? What's the metric?
RAYNE
Journalistic integrity.
RAYNE
Reader/Viewer comprehension.
RAYNE
And bias. Or lack thereof.
PANEL 4
IDS – BOARDROOM. MARCY is somewhat intrigued.
RAYNE
The better you inform, the more money you make.
MARCY
I'm still listening.