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television right now, and switched to a news station, would they trust the information that is given? Would one second guess the news reporter? News stations are under fire a lot for being biased. One will often hear the President of the United States, Donald Trump, make claims about how there is “fake news”. But is there some truth to that, or is it all “fake news”? It’s almost ironic. Either normal news has “fake news”, or the people that are saying there is “fake news” are fake. As the people…

In the early 20th century, approximately 50 corporations controlled the majority of all news media in the United States. Today, ownership of the news media has been controlled by just six incredibly wealthy powerful media corporations. Comcast, News Corp, Viacom, Disney, Time Warner and CBS own 90% of the media people depend on for news and information. In 198, 90% of the media was owned by 50 companies so what happened? The Telecommunications Act of 1996, changed the telecommunications…

essential aspect of entertainment to many Americans since its popularization in the 1950’s. Since then, it has taken the world by storm and become an integral source of news, connection, and enjoyment for people all over the world. Television has facilitated the spread of mass media through major broadcasting networks such as NBC, CBS, and ABC. However, despite its entertaining merit, television is an unsubstantial medium of information that is fueled by sensationalism while also providing…

The advantages of online journalism in China Online journalism has thoroughly changed the way that how the traditional news is reported, written, designed and delivered in China. Less barriers to entry, unique convergence of text, audio, video, picture, information and comments, unlimited news display, rapidly spread, lowered distribution costs, and diverse online networking technologies, these incomparable features have led to the widespread practice of online journalism. According to CNNIC…

Migration in News Media Canada has a long history of humanitarian action welcoming refugees from all over the world. Starting on the year 1776 when 3,000 Black Loyalists came to Canada fleeing the American Revolution, the country has provided refuge to those escaping hardship. Thus, conventional wisdom would dictate that welcoming refugees is embedded in the country’s dominant cultural discourse. To explore this topic, this literature review will focus on three major themes found in how news…

digital age, we are constantly exposed to news stories in a variety of different ways through digital media channels. Due to the vast amount of information available, different media channels are able to convey the same story in many different ways. Depending on the platform, consumers are exposed to a certain story, that may encourage different behaviors and highlight different information based on where they are viewing the story. Snapchat (Daily Mail), ABC News, and Hollywood Life, all…

technology has enabled the celebrity culture to gain power to influence a large share of global population. In addition celebrity culture has taken an alteration in meaning and its new aspects are causing arguments amongst academics, with their expertise in the studies of celebrity culture.different aspects of this new culture is unveiled displaying celebrities rise to power, causes of mass media production with its constant feed of attention by fans and society reaction to death of…

This research unlike others would highlight the true impact of media on the wider audience and how it truly influences the way the audience reads about terrorism. As Monahan describes news, a social construction of what the audience perceives as news is influenced by the individuals behind the creation of media presented to the…

Two years later Blue October replaced Bassist Liz Mullaly with Matt Noveskey and made their major-label debut on Universal with the release of Consent to Treatment. Not long after the release of their second album, guitarist Brant Coulter was replaced CB Hudson (guitar/vocals), and Blue October left Universal and joined Brando Records. 2003 saw the release of their third album, History for Sale. The albums first single, Calling You, was featured in the American Wedding soundtrack. This boosted…

Biases in Media The news media is being purposely biased, perpetuating the unfavorable political atmosphere that exists in the United States as a whole. It goes without saying that the year has been filled with more than its fair share of controversy. The news media tirelessly perpetuates the drama that currently exists on the United States political platform. I would assume most people would wondering, why I make such claims, to say that the year has been filled with so much controversy, among…