Journalism is as old as the news itself, and for many years, we have seen great news anchors gracing various news media out there. Douglas Edwards, John Chancellor, Peter Jennings, Katie Couric, and Chet Huntley – name them. However, journalism goes far way beyond just news anchoring. Behind those eye-catching bulletins are news collectors, who …
The news media serves many different purposes. It keeps people up to date with current affairs. There is always some to read when it comes to celebrities. One of the very important purposes the news serves is keeping people aware of the latest health news. The latest news about breast cancer is just of the …
Digital media is fast replacing traditional media. As newspapers fold due to dwindling revenues, there has been a rise in online media platforms, including news websites. Most people have the misconception that operating a news website is easier than running a print or broadcast version of the news operation. The reality is that it takes …
News media generally refers to a group or a company that communicates news and information to people through various platforms. News media has evolved thanks to technology, which has made it easy for media companies to relay information to individuals as events happen. Here we shall focus on the various types of news media. Print …
Arthritis is a medical condition which causes inflammation of one or more joints which leads to stiffness and pain. There are various types of arthritis which have diverse side effects, including infections and underlying diseases. Apart from rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis is one of the most common types of arthritis. This condition of arthritis affects the …
How news is consumed today is starkly different from how people received their updates a decade ago, and the years before then. The internet has been the most significant revolution in news dissemination, affecting who sends out news, how they package it and how the consumer receives it. Media Convergence In the past, most news …
Fake news was the dominant themed around media ethics which prevailed in 2017. Otherwise known as yellow journalism, fake news is the practice of spreading misinformation. This can be done by traditional media outlets such as newspapers and television but social media is increasingly used for the distribution of so-called fake news. It is not …
The manner in which global news stories are covered has changed dramatically over the years. In the 19th century, it used to take several days for a news story to reach England from the United States. Throughout the 20th century, this timeframe increased dramatically and now we are able to access news as it happens …
One of the primary focuses of most media organization is politics. They cover both international and domestic affairs and are highly influential in determining the outcome of a government success. One of the main purposes of news in the reporting of politics is to make it accessible to the general public. Politics can be an …
The news is governed by media law which puts in place strict rules regarding what can can cannot be reported to the public. These laws aim to protect people who are vulnerable and also give people recourse if they feel that they have been wrongly spoken about by the press. For example, if you make …