Disadvantages Of Broadsheet Newspaper

Changes to the publishing industry at the beginning of the eighteenth century led to the adoption or large pages, or broadsheets, in the printing of newspapers. The use of a larger page for newspaper publication meant that editions could present more information, especially if they arranged information and articles into columns and used smaller text. Ultimately the Broadsheet format lead to inclusion of editorial commentary and critique as well as the hiring of permanent writers and the eventual professionalization of the publication industry. Conceptually, the Broadsheet newspaper infers that the contents of the publication reflect an interest in political, business, economic, or social matters, and it has historically been contrasted to tabloids and their focus on entertainment, sports, and sensationalism. As a result, Broadsheet newspapers have traditionally been read by persons with higher social status and income as well as those with professional education interested in political, economic, and social matters of concern. Established in response to technical aspects of the printing profession and the necessities of …show more content…
Alternatively, publishers also accepted suppression fees to hold a story or avoid specific lines of critique. Newspapers were also funded to provide positive support or favourable reviews for business ventures, parliamentary bills, and theatrical productions. Such funding was an essential aspect of the newspaper business throughout the period, and ultimately led to publishers ' increasing involvement in political affairs and social commentary. Indeed, it was not until the mid to late nineteenth century that Broadsheet newspapers and writers began promoting the principles of the journalist profession including objectivity, honesty, and freedom of