Internet news is growing at a rapid pace and newspapers are in decline. It’s the result of the economic collapse and advertising budgets being cut. Let’s face it, advertising is what paid the bills for the hundreds of newspapers that have been forced to shutdown. You can’t really say it any better than this: “Craigslist ate the classified ads. eHarmomy stole the personals. Google took those tiny ads for weird products. And Macy’s can email its own damn customers to announce a sale.” When you think about it, the Internet has stolen away the money that fueled the newspaper business. It has also impacted the way people receive and interact with the news.
A typical daily newspaper story may report on something that happened the day before. Online news can report on an event moments after it has occurred, even faster than television. However, this raises concerns about accuracy and credibility. Breaking news means nothing to me if the information is vague, lacking detail, and requires me to waste my time glued to a screen, following along with the reporters as they try to figure out the details. It’s like watching somebody assemble and install a ceiling fan. Who cares? Just come get me when it’s finished. It won’t waste my time, it’ll make sense, and I’ll appreciate it.
The advantage of Internet news is speed, convenience, and it’s free. I understand that the newspaper meant something in American culture. It was a staple. It was seemingly always there. You had breakfast, a cup of orange juice, and the morning paper. You taught your dog to fetch the paper. It meant something to the community, to the nation. I get that. It’s tragic to see such a longstanding industry in decline, but I don’t see Internet news as a terrible thing.
In many ways, Internet news serves the same functions as the newspaper. Go to a website like CNN.com and you will immediately see headlines and images, much like a traditional newspaper. You can find stories in different sections through the navigation bar. Throughout your online reading, you’ll see advertisements. And many news sites will allow you to comment on a story or share it with others by linking to most popular social networking sites. At their core, these are things that you could do with a newspaper, but they’re just done differently and faster on the Internet.
I don’t like the idea of inaccuracy and lack of credibility pinning the Internet as a poor news source. I think people are smarter than that. If you got your news from the National Enquirer, then you’re probably not going to get your news from credible online sources either. People that read credible newspapers, will find credible news sources on the Internet. That’s the way I see it.
Monday, November 9, 2009
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November 3, 2009
Demise of the Newspaper
Internet news is easily accessible but not favored like print news. Although that Internet news is popular among certain readers, print news has a reputation of being older and dependable. A Cnet News article explains that we live in a society where we cannot live without the Internet. It then states that 40 percent of people view news on the Internet, while the remaining 60 percent of individuals view the news in papers and television. This proves that print news is still standing strong.
The main question at hand is if Internet news is as reliable as print news. Are we getting the same information on the Internet that is shown in print news? The Pew Research Center for People & the Press explains that in 2007, 59 percent of Internet news has been inaccurate, with no straight facts. This proves Internet news is not credible. I consider it a form of entertainment for people who want to know the scoop before others. Print news is more reliable and favorable to readers in national and international news.
This is why print news is more respected. If print news disappeared, then the world wouldn't need newspapers. The well known paper such as the Wall Street Journal wouldn't be the number one print newspaper today if print news was disappearing. Print news is hear to stay, and will continue to be around for years to come.
Demise of the Newspaper
Internet news is easily accessible but not favored like print news. Although that Internet news is popular among certain readers, print news has a reputation of being older and dependable. A Cnet News article explains that we live in a society where we cannot live without the Internet. It then states that 40 percent of people view news on the Internet, while the remaining 60 percent of individuals view the news in papers and television. This proves that print news is still standing strong.
The main question at hand is if Internet news is as reliable as print news. Are we getting the same information on the Internet that is shown in print news? The Pew Research Center for People & the Press explains that in 2007, 59 percent of Internet news has been inaccurate, with no straight facts. This proves Internet news is not credible. I consider it a form of entertainment for people who want to know the scoop before others. Print news is more reliable and favorable to readers in national and international news.
This is why print news is more respected. If print news disappeared, then the world wouldn't need newspapers. The well known paper such as the Wall Street Journal wouldn't be the number one print newspaper today if print news was disappearing. Print news is hear to stay, and will continue to be around for years to come.
Immediacy vs. The Newspaper
Society today reaches for immediacy because it is always at their fingertips, and by this I mean online. Sports updates, the ever-changing weather, what is happening worldwide, upcoming events, tragedies, all of which are available online. The best part? Cost-free. Quality and complete accuracy are hardly issues when immediacy takes the front seat.
Internet news has reflected print news big time in ways including timeliness and cost. People can hop online anywhere, literally. Thanks to smart phones, lap tops, Wi-Fi, and other easy ways to get on the Internet. Thus, people are easily able to get the latest breaking news anytime, at any place for free! There are even options to have updates of news or weather sent straight to you phone and applications for iPhone and Blackberry products, among others. Not to mention, anything free is appealing to people today. Getting the news cost-free as opposed to paying for each individual paper you buy, or a whole sum for a subscription seems much more alluring. This being the case, it seems to be a surprise that not more newspapers are completely out of business. The truth is, papers still get revenue to run. From where? The classifieds. People pay for space in the paper, for days at a time, and sometimes are even charged by word or line. Yet, with this becoming more prominent in the newspaper world, the newspaper regime as we have all known it is truly falling.
When it comes to time, it seems nobody has any. This is why the immediacy of online news is what makes it so popular. It used to be that everyone received the paper every morning, and that was how they knew what was going on in the world around them. With the invention of the Internet made accessible to anyone anywhere, there is no need to wait for the paper and fumble through to find what you’re looking for.
There is the question, however, of is the Internet really as full of insider information as the newspaper? The answer is debatable. From the newspaper companies, no. Most want to reward actual paper-readers in such a way that they give more in-depth or more detailed information in the paper. Also, a daily paper only prints once every 24 hours, giving the company time to get accurate information. While the internet may have more sources easily accessible at one time, the paper gives you all that you need to know in one article on your specific topic, and if the story progresses over time, the paper company has more time to investigate and get insider information. Not to mention, newspaper companies normally have long-established reputations, thus making their attention appealing to companies and people who want to get their stories out there.
With the rise and domination of the Internet, what does the newspaper even mean to our culture? Well, tradition. The paper is history every single day. It’s classic. It puts the picture of dad reading the paper while mom makes the coffee in my head. How many times has the obnoxious paperboy character appeared in books and movies? To me, it means Sunday coupons. Many companies also give incentive to newspaper readers in their coupons and discounts found only in the newspaper, unavailable online, and for a college student today, those coupons are gold.
Another thing worth mentioning, which I recently learned from my dad who has made his career in the journalism (advertising) world (so he is a credible source), is the fact that some TV and online news companies come directly from the newspaper itself. A prime example: the local news station TMJ4. Ever wonder what that stands for? The Milwaukee Journal, of course! And another: the Chicago-popular WGN? Well, run by the Chicago Tribune, also self-proclaimed as World’s Greatest Newspaper. Since his company is looking to pitch an ad campaign to MJS, we also recently had a discussion about how to get daily papers to get revenue from their online news. According to reuters.com, “Experts say the future looks grim if publishers of the country's more than 1,400 daily papers do not find a way to make money from the news they provide online.” All that we need is one newspaper to figure out how to gain from online news, and every other newspaper company can start to succeed again.
So, what’s the harm in picking up an actual paper for once? I know, I know, being in college and having to pay for one more thing is not what anyone wants or needs. I, myself, have never been much of a newspaper advocate or discriminator for that matter, but in the past year or so, I have grown a deep appreciation for the paper. Maybe it’s the tangibility that signals my brain that what I am reading is true, or it wouldn’t be there in the black and white print in my hands. Or maybe it’s just the coupons. Either way, despite the all-free, dominating Internet, I suggest you try the newspaper for a while. I think you’ll find you enjoy it, and, in the process, you may be helping the downfall of the newspaper and avoiding a regrettable loss.
Some research from http://www.reuters.com/article/newsOne/idUSTRE52F03520090316
http://www.thenational.ae/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091018/SPORT/710179937/1374
No Need For Newspapers When We Have Technology
The end of the newspapers has been coming for years now. People get news, sports updates, weather, live TV, and just about anything you can imagine sent to their phones or e-mail. You can find just about anything you want on the Internet, and now your phone can provide real internet.
There is no need for people to go out and purchase a paper when you can read stories online anywhere. All the future generations will be born in a technology age so why didn’t newspapers see their end? Online papers are updated every few seconds.
There is a new gadget that will allow your newspaper or magazine to appear on an electronic plastic screen called an e-reader. Whether or not these gadgets will save newspaper companies we will have to wait and see. Newspaper companies need to use technology to their benefit. They could charge for their web sites and continue to look into new products like the gadget. Many papers have raised the prices to make up for the decline in sales.
The postal system could even come to an end with the success of e-mail and instant messaging. The death of the newspapers is just the beginning. People can now use web cams to communicate with people in other countries instead of waiting days for a letter. There seems to be no need for paper with all the electronic devices we can use instead. Technology has changed the way we conduct our daily lives.
Jessica Davis
No Need For Newspapers When We Have Technology
The end of the newspapers has been coming for years now. People get news, sports updates, weather, live TV, and just about anything you can imagine sent to their phones or e-mail. You can find just about anything you want on the Internet, and now your phone can provide real internet.
There is no need for people to go out and purchase a paper when you can read stories online anywhere. All the future generations will be born in a technology age so why didn’t newspapers see their end? Online papers are updated every few seconds.
There is a new gadget that will allow your newspaper or magazine to appear on an electronic plastic screen called an e-reader. Whether or not these gadgets will save newspaper companies we will have to wait and see. Newspaper companies need to use technology to their benefit. They could charge for their web sites and continue to look into new products like the gadget. Many papers have raised the prices to make up for the decline in sales.
The postal system could even come to an end with the success of e-mail and instant messaging. The death of the newspapers is just the beginning. People can now use web cams to communicate with people in other countries instead of waiting days for a letter. There seems to be no need for paper with all the electronic devices we can use instead. Technology has changed the way we conduct our daily lives.
Jessica Davis
The end of the newspapers has been coming for years now. People get news, sports updates, weather, live TV, and just about anything you can imagine sent to their phones or e-mail. You can find just about anything you want on the Internet, and now your phone can provide real internet.
There is no need for people to go out and purchase a paper when you can read stories online anywhere. All the future generations will be born in a technology age so why didn’t newspapers see their end? Online papers are updated every few seconds.
There is a new gadget that will allow your newspaper or magazine to appear on an electronic plastic screen called an e-reader. Whether or not these gadgets will save newspaper companies we will have to wait and see. Newspaper companies need to use technology to their benefit. They could charge for their web sites and continue to look into new products like the gadget. Many papers have raised the prices to make up for the decline in sales.
The postal system could even come to an end with the success of e-mail and instant messaging. The death of the newspapers is just the beginning. People can now use web cams to communicate with people in other countries instead of waiting days for a letter. There seems to be no need for paper with all the electronic devices we can use instead. Technology has changed the way we conduct our daily lives.
Jessica Davis
Imaginary News
For the past few years, the Internet has been my only source of news, except for the occasional issue of The Onion that I pick up at the Union. I canceled my subscription to the Sunday edition of The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel after they stopped including a TV guide. As media analysts across the country are noticing, this trend of putting down the paper is increasing rapidly. Shira Ovide of The Wall Street Journal notes that almost two-thirds of the nation’s top 25 papers’ circulation shrank at least 10% since September 30. It’s undeniable that Internet news is faster and more convenient for most readers, but at what price does our convenience come?
Websites like Twitter and CNN.com are high traffic websites that break and update many important news stories. The speed at which the news is broken on these sites, however, leaves a lot of room for error. CNN.com is assumed to be a responsible news website that fact checks stories before they are published on the Internet. Therefore, when CNN published a story on September 11, 2009 that the nation was under attack, the nation briefly panicked. Unfortunately for CNN, the alleged attack we were under was actually a US Coast Guard drill. CBS news was quick to critique CNN’s faux pas. White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs even commented on this situation, stating that before reporting terrorism attacks checking facts would be useful.
If a major media contributor like CNN can mistakenly report a terrorist attack, the credibility of Internet news is questionable. Blogger Jeremy Pointer notes that today’s news providers are more concerned with being first than being right. Print stories run through strict editing and fact checking, while Internet news sources post news rapidly, doing fact checking and alterations after the original posting. Print stories and newspapers have the pressure to create a completely accurate story since edits cannot be made as easily. Pointer states that only 29% of Americans believe that news organizations get facts straight. In 1955, that rate was 26% higher.
Although detrimental things like fake terrorism don’t usually slip by editors, it leads the mind to wonder what other factual errors exist on highly reputable news websites. With small errors in reporting, citizens can easily form opinions from imaginary facts. Although print journalism isn’t perfect, the American people trusted journalism more when they could hold it in their hands. While the speed of today’s news is wonderful, there’s something very romantic about the credibility of old-fashioned newspapers. Perhaps I’m outdated, but I would rather read the news the morning after and know the truth rather than live in a state of panic while pressing my browser’s ‘refresh’ button repeatedly.
With huge mistakes such as CNN’s, I question the fate of the media as well. Between CNN stating the nation was under attack and Twitter telling me that Jeff Goldblum died, my heart’s endured more false trauma than necessary this year. Perhaps I’ll subscribe to the Journal Sentinel once more.
Newspapers decline equals democracy's death?
It seems almost humorous to me when I stumbled upon an article that started with the bold statement of “If print newspapers disappear, it will be a fundamental threat to our democracy.” My immediate response was a roll of the eyes followed by a huge grin on my face. Do people really believe that the newspaper is a precondition of our democracy?
I believe that the newspaper is not a precondition to our democracy, however free speech is. This is why it is free speech that is protected by the constitution. In fact free speech is so important that it provides for powerful new mediums such as the internet to coexist with the newspaper. The internet offers its own democratic ways of portraying, analyzing, and debating topics that are relevant and important in today’s society. Although the internet can often seem messy and far from perfect… lets me real, so is democracy.
How is having a few major media outlets deciding “what is news” democratic, or even positive for our democracy? The newspaper isn’t about spreading free speech, it’s about limiting it to the views and opinions of what editors deem as news worthy. Martin Moore, a fellow blogger agrees that there are many more voices in America that deserve to be heard other then Ivy League editors and journalistic writers.http://http//mediastandardstrust.blogspot.com/2009/03/does-loss-of-local-newspapers-favour.html
People are often viewed as less civically engaged if they digest their news online, specifically our youth culture. In fact young people, in particular, are more inclined to get their news from the internet. According to Pew, only 27% of those born after 1976 read newspapers, as opposed to 55% of those born prior to 1946.http://people-press.org/reports/pdf/300.pdf
This is far from the truth. There have been other developments that have given rise to a more “popularized” political optimism. The internet is surrounded by a diverse and booming amount of knowledgeable information. In fact the internet has only strengthened our civic engagement by opening us up to a variety of new topics and ideas.
I believe that the newspaper is not a precondition to our democracy, however free speech is. This is why it is free speech that is protected by the constitution. In fact free speech is so important that it provides for powerful new mediums such as the internet to coexist with the newspaper. The internet offers its own democratic ways of portraying, analyzing, and debating topics that are relevant and important in today’s society. Although the internet can often seem messy and far from perfect… lets me real, so is democracy.
How is having a few major media outlets deciding “what is news” democratic, or even positive for our democracy? The newspaper isn’t about spreading free speech, it’s about limiting it to the views and opinions of what editors deem as news worthy. Martin Moore, a fellow blogger agrees that there are many more voices in America that deserve to be heard other then Ivy League editors and journalistic writers.http://http//mediastandardstrust.blogspot.com/2009/03/does-loss-of-local-newspapers-favour.html
People are often viewed as less civically engaged if they digest their news online, specifically our youth culture. In fact young people, in particular, are more inclined to get their news from the internet. According to Pew, only 27% of those born after 1976 read newspapers, as opposed to 55% of those born prior to 1946.http://people-press.org/reports/pdf/300.pdf
This is far from the truth. There have been other developments that have given rise to a more “popularized” political optimism. The internet is surrounded by a diverse and booming amount of knowledgeable information. In fact the internet has only strengthened our civic engagement by opening us up to a variety of new topics and ideas.
-Allison Byrne
Civic Disengagement
The Internet, being the reason behind the demise of the newspaper, is also responsible for civic disengagement, especially in our generation. Our values now seem to be very individualistic and what we find important is what has personal meaning to us. I believe that this shift in values is what attracts us to the Internet instead of opening up a newspaper.
I know some of my classmates are in Prof. Newman's class and I found that his lecture on Wednesday really relates to the topic of the demise of the newspaper. For those of you who aren't, his point was that our civic culture could be turning into an "electronic democracy." To me this is not okay. I believe that newspapers keep us in check with all levels of society and demographics. This reasoning is also supported in Wendy Kaufman's story on NPR. When interviewed about newspapers, editor of the Seattle Post-Intelligencer David McCumber stated "democracy needs it."
I also know the many advantages that online news has over print, including is it's immediacy and it's vast reach. Not to mention, it's free. Mass audiences want what is accessible. Somebody has to pay for the newspaper, and who's is going to when you can jump on a computer? The idea of immediate online news is somewhat skeptical though. Who's to say that just because someone posted a story in record speed that that person was accurate enough to get the entire story? Who's to say that person is a credible source? Immediacy can affect a reporter's ability to accurately collect all details of a story. There are also very blurred lines in the rules of reporting online. Lasica describes these rules as a "crapshoot," in this article.
No doubt online news is more advanced. This shouldn't make us overlook our newspapers. I am concerned that we are distracted when online to find news biased in our favor, we rely on incorrect news simply because it's late-breaking, and that we are susceptible to becoming loyal to news sources that only serve coporate interest. By all means, the Internet is more convenient but I believe that newspapers keep us in more engaged with our community and nation.
I know some of my classmates are in Prof. Newman's class and I found that his lecture on Wednesday really relates to the topic of the demise of the newspaper. For those of you who aren't, his point was that our civic culture could be turning into an "electronic democracy." To me this is not okay. I believe that newspapers keep us in check with all levels of society and demographics. This reasoning is also supported in Wendy Kaufman's story on NPR. When interviewed about newspapers, editor of the Seattle Post-Intelligencer David McCumber stated "democracy needs it."
I also know the many advantages that online news has over print, including is it's immediacy and it's vast reach. Not to mention, it's free. Mass audiences want what is accessible. Somebody has to pay for the newspaper, and who's is going to when you can jump on a computer? The idea of immediate online news is somewhat skeptical though. Who's to say that just because someone posted a story in record speed that that person was accurate enough to get the entire story? Who's to say that person is a credible source? Immediacy can affect a reporter's ability to accurately collect all details of a story. There are also very blurred lines in the rules of reporting online. Lasica describes these rules as a "crapshoot," in this article.
No doubt online news is more advanced. This shouldn't make us overlook our newspapers. I am concerned that we are distracted when online to find news biased in our favor, we rely on incorrect news simply because it's late-breaking, and that we are susceptible to becoming loyal to news sources that only serve coporate interest. By all means, the Internet is more convenient but I believe that newspapers keep us in more engaged with our community and nation.
Morning Coffee and Computer
Ever since I can remember, my parent’s morning routine has been to read the newspaper along with their coffee and breakfast. As I got older, it became mine as well.
Since moving to college, I obviously do not care to spend the extra money to have the paper delivered to my doorstep. I have had to turn to reading the news online.
While I am given much more freedom to read whatever I want, from whatever outlet I want, the experience of staring at a computer screen just isn’t the same as having the physical paper in front of me. And not to mention, I have to be much more cautious not to spill coffee on my keyboard than on a 50 cent newspaper.
Although getting the news online is a great way to obtain information from an endless variety or sources, I feel like it can’t replace the comfort of lounging on the couch on a Sunday morning with a newspaper in hand.
As it is the current trend, the further demise of newspapers is clearly inevitable. I will use the opportunity to become a more informed citizen by taking advantage of the limitless information available online. I don’t necessarily feel that print news is any better or worse than online news, but if blogger Jim Stovall is right, online journalism will be even better when newspapers have completely vanished.
Whether he is right or wrong, I suppose I will just have to get used to being more careful not to spill coffee on my keyboard.
-Marit Harm
Newspapers: Kicking Up Dirt
Newspaper sales are declining and it shouldn't come as a shock. The increasing amount of internet users over the last 20 years has been gradually taking its toll from newspapers. Even in some of the largest cities, the falling sales are speeding up.
Newspapers are simply kicking up dirt. They shamefully find themselves rotting on the very racks they sit upon. The old feeling of grabbing "today's" paper doesn't have the same impact as it once had. The increase in price also discourages people like me from buying it. It's a sad story, especially for people like my aunt and uncle. They both worked for newspapers in Chicago for over 20 years. Both were laid off last year due to labor budget cuts. Can you guess why their budget was cut?( You probably won't need to)
The importance of this demise in newspapers exploits the benefits of online news sources and television programs. The advantages of making my home page a news website is quite convenient. Instead of relying of the strength of the newspaper's front page, I can visit several top stories simultaneously. Newspapers are for people who have time to sit and read them. Everyone else hops on a computer or turns on the TV.
Some are claiming that democracy is suffering from the decrease in newspaper sales. I disagree with that statement. What will happen is a decline in career opportunities for journalists as they try to adapt.
Newspapers are simply kicking up dirt. They shamefully find themselves rotting on the very racks they sit upon. The old feeling of grabbing "today's" paper doesn't have the same impact as it once had. The increase in price also discourages people like me from buying it. It's a sad story, especially for people like my aunt and uncle. They both worked for newspapers in Chicago for over 20 years. Both were laid off last year due to labor budget cuts. Can you guess why their budget was cut?( You probably won't need to)
The importance of this demise in newspapers exploits the benefits of online news sources and television programs. The advantages of making my home page a news website is quite convenient. Instead of relying of the strength of the newspaper's front page, I can visit several top stories simultaneously. Newspapers are for people who have time to sit and read them. Everyone else hops on a computer or turns on the TV.
Some are claiming that democracy is suffering from the decrease in newspaper sales. I disagree with that statement. What will happen is a decline in career opportunities for journalists as they try to adapt.
Newspapers: Wanted Dead or Alive
Delivering news, historically, has always been vital to society. The way of doing that for the past hundred and fifty years or so was mainly the newspaper. With the advent of the internet, that is changing quite rapidly.
Online news is something very similar, yet very different to the format of a newspaper. Take the New York Times, for example. Their internet site is laid out much like a newspaper might be: main headlines, a large picture, and many blurbs about stories on the main page before delving in to find out more. This is one of the few- news websites like cnn, fox, msnbc, etc. all use layouts that are unique to the internet.
Because the internet can be updated anytime, anywhere, and by pretty much anyone, a new form of news has developed. "iReporting," which can a great example of can be found here, is growing leaps in bounds as far as internet news is concerned. Ordinary people like you and I can report anything we think is newsworthy and upload it for others to see. This is a growing trend, and one that I believe undermines journalistic credibility.
"Reporters" who may not know the first thing about journalism simply report something, say what they think about it, and upload it. This does not allow for all the facts (from each side) to be reported, certain styles, etc. It's a crap shoot.
This ease of reporting news and the lack of regard for professional journalism (iReporting) are one of the many factors contributing to the downfall of the professional, journalistic craft that is a newspaper.
-Nelson Sederstrom
Online news is something very similar, yet very different to the format of a newspaper. Take the New York Times, for example. Their internet site is laid out much like a newspaper might be: main headlines, a large picture, and many blurbs about stories on the main page before delving in to find out more. This is one of the few- news websites like cnn, fox, msnbc, etc. all use layouts that are unique to the internet.
Because the internet can be updated anytime, anywhere, and by pretty much anyone, a new form of news has developed. "iReporting," which can a great example of can be found here, is growing leaps in bounds as far as internet news is concerned. Ordinary people like you and I can report anything we think is newsworthy and upload it for others to see. This is a growing trend, and one that I believe undermines journalistic credibility.
"Reporters" who may not know the first thing about journalism simply report something, say what they think about it, and upload it. This does not allow for all the facts (from each side) to be reported, certain styles, etc. It's a crap shoot.
This ease of reporting news and the lack of regard for professional journalism (iReporting) are one of the many factors contributing to the downfall of the professional, journalistic craft that is a newspaper.
-Nelson Sederstrom
Monday, November 2, 2009
The Newspaper is Will be no More...FINALLY
I have heard so much on how depressing it is for the newspaper to be going down hill. Independent, publicly traded American newspapers have lost forty-two per cent of their market value in the past three years, according to the media entrepreneur Alan Mutterm in an article in the New York Times. I am in a way somewhat happy that this is happening. The newspaper has always been something I have seen my parents read in the morning with their cup of coffee. It provided the start to their day. This is fine great and wonderful, but now that sales are declining, it only puts more pressure on our generation to come up with a new way of getting news to the public.
Aside from how my parents get their news in the morning, I get it for free from my computer each morning to start my day. The internet has been a huge threat to the American Newspaper, but you have to provide news where most of the public is going to view it, therefore the internet. Yet, the internet has its drawbacks, they may be able to get news up within seconds, but then it raises the question, how much of it can be true, did the publisher thoroughly check their facts?
The end of the newspaper could be what gets our country out of this recession. If our generation could step up, and find a new standard medium in which news could be accessed by a large audience, yet in a technologically advanced way, we could have a whole different industry.
This world will always need educated people and great writers. All we need is to find a new medium in which these writers will be able to express themselves and the news in a new way. I don't look at the failing newspaper as a negative thing, but I think about the endless positive possibilities of what could be once it is gone.
Aside from how my parents get their news in the morning, I get it for free from my computer each morning to start my day. The internet has been a huge threat to the American Newspaper, but you have to provide news where most of the public is going to view it, therefore the internet. Yet, the internet has its drawbacks, they may be able to get news up within seconds, but then it raises the question, how much of it can be true, did the publisher thoroughly check their facts?
The end of the newspaper could be what gets our country out of this recession. If our generation could step up, and find a new standard medium in which news could be accessed by a large audience, yet in a technologically advanced way, we could have a whole different industry.
This world will always need educated people and great writers. All we need is to find a new medium in which these writers will be able to express themselves and the news in a new way. I don't look at the failing newspaper as a negative thing, but I think about the endless positive possibilities of what could be once it is gone.
Internet News Takes Toll on Newspapers
The newspaper industry has been hit very hard in recent years because of an increase in online competition. More and more people are making a shift toward paperless news.
According to an article I found, the Gannett News Service cut its quarterly dividend down to $0.04/share in efforts to save money. They also have been getting rid of jobs in their company and even suspending dividends.
The newspaper industry itself is in pretty big trouble. The Seattle Post-Intelligencer has stopped printing newspapers all together and has gone on to be exclusively online. The Rocky Mountain News, out of Colorado, shut it's doors completely. The San Francisco Chronicle has experienced problems as well. About 120 of the Chronicle's staff have accepted buyouts, and 30 more are facing layoffs. This shows the significance of us losing the newspaper industry.
Some have argued that newspapers killed themselves by becoming a mouthpiece for the liberal left. Others think that some of the blame can be put on certain policies of newspaper organizations. For instance, some of them becoming tabloids rather than focusing on news.
I personally believe that they have just fallen victim to the world becoming more advanced technologically. Most people rely on getting news from a website like CNN.com or Facebook, and other outlets such as television or radio.
One thing that might scare people away from getting news online is that now-a-days there are a lot of amateur writers and they might lack credibility. It is nice to read someone's material that knows what they are talking about and have their facts straight.
I have a hard time believing that the newspaper industry has enough to make a comeback.
-Mitch
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