Skip to main content

This is how the internet managed to kill and revive good journalism- simultaneously





Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Clear your internet history

Humans are intricate beings. We are constantly contemplating our social behaviours to craft the most ideal version of ourselves. Having a body that is lived in means having an identity that embodies you. The environment in which you were raised, the people you surround yourself with, and your dynamic genetics are all apart of building this identity. It’s what makes us act in certain ways and feel certain things. Most of us showcase these parts of ourselves daily as normal human behaviour. Though, It is difficult to be the most genuine you when there are seemingly endless platforms available to brand yourself as someone more desirable. Not only is it tempting- it is preferable. Being a Journalist in a digital age means that the most human parts of you, like your hidden biases and blatant opinions, are strategically tucked away from the public eye. They only reside in the crevices of your mind and in conversations with close friends. The places where you are the most inherently
Post a Comment
Read more

What is a reporter's favourite colour?

Yellow journalism: journalism that is based upon sensationalism and crude exaggeration. It feels good to know that your work is receiving well-deserved attention. But what lines are you willing to cross to receive it? The term "yellow journalism" was coined in the 1890's when Joseph Pulitzer purchased the New York World and used sensational and exaggerated reporting against political injustices and social issues. The newspaper received a huge amount of circulation at the time. William Randolph Hearst moved to New York City to compete with Pulitzer and bought the New York World's rival- Journal. Both newspapers were fabricating their stories to reach a larger audience and make more sales. Their peak competition was in the coverage of events leading up to the Spanish-American War. This era in journalism's extensive history was influential, to say the least. It generated concerns for journalistic standards of objectivity and accuracy in reporting. H
Post a Comment
Read more