News media

These handwritten newsletters, circulated among merchants, contained news about wars, economic conditions, and social customs.

[1] The first printed news appeared by the late 1400s in German pamphlets, which contained content that was often highly sensationalized.

[2] In 1729, Benjamin Franklin began writing a new form of newspaper that was more satirical and involved in civic affairs than previously seen.

[1] By the end of the century, modern aspects of newspapers such as banner headlines, extensive use of illustrations, "funny pages," and expanded coverage of organized sporting events began to appear.

[2] The early 1900s saw Progressive Era journalists using a new style of investigative journalism that revealed the corrupt practices of government officials.

[2] In the early 1920s, radios became accessible and allowed large audiences to simultaneously listen to breaking news.

Broadcasting is the distribution of audio and video signals (programs) to a number of recipients ("listeners" or "viewers").

By coding signals and having decoding equipment in homes, the latter also enables subscription-based channels and pay-per-view services.

A newspaper is a lightweight and disposable publication (more specifically, a periodical), usually printed on low-cost paper called newsprint.

Correspondents report news occurring in the main, locally, from their own country, or from foreign cities where they are stationed.

Finally, a collection of stories that have been picked for the newspaper or magazine edition, are laid out on dummy (trial) pages, and after the chief editor has approved the content, style and language in the material, it is sent for publishing.

These magazines generally go more in-depth into stories than newspapers, trying to give the reader an understanding of the context surrounding important events, rather than just the facts.

For example, TIME magazine is an NYC based weekly newsmagazine that is known for its in depth articles on current events, politics, science, and more.

Created by Pathé Frères of France in 1908, this form of film was a staple of the typical North American, British, and Commonwealth countries (especially Canada, Australia and New Zealand).

Newsreels were popular throughout European cinema programming schedule from the silent era until the 1960s when television news broadcasting completely supplanted its role.

Online journalism can be published by professional writers and journalists, through mainstream media websites and outlets.

[8] Some public opinion research companies have found that a majority or plurality of people in various countries distrust the news media.

[9][10] People have a lot of options when it comes to choosing their consumption of news, and many are increasingly turning to social media.

Over half of U.S. adults, 54%, get some of their news from social media, according to a Pew Research Center survey from September 2024.

[11] Social media groups and pages gives them a sense of community, and are easily accessible, right at their fingertips.

Also according to Pew Research Center, Americans value the speed, novelty, format, and variety that the news on social media offers.

[12] Social media algorithms allow for users to see catered news and information to suit their likings and beliefs.

"News influencers" have gained huge popularity in recent months, as almost 4 in 10 U.S. adults under 30, or 37%, regularly turn to them, according to another Pew Research Center study from November 2024.

Americans like to connect and resonate with those who agree with their opinions and beliefs, and getting news updates from your own corner of the internet is comforting and assuring to them.

Specifically, the media coverage during the 2016 United States presidential election saw numerous misleading articles for both candidates.