History of Newspapers by Sid Surakanti

Colonial News

sidsurakanti1 — 2024-09-30 21:23:38 UTC

Colonial newspapers were the first newspapers in the New World (North America), with the first being published in the late 1690s. Early colonial newspapers weren't very punctual and relied heavily on European news that took weeks to arrive by boat. Aside from European news, colonial newspapers often covered local events, such as illnesses and public floggings. These newspapers were expensive and were typically only purchased by a small portion of affluent colonists. For this reason, few newspapers were being published throughout early colonial America. Despite their limited circulation, colonial newspapers played a crucial role in shaping the early American society.

https://cs.stanford.edu/people/eroberts/cs181/projects/2010-11/Journalism/index8067.html?page_id=14

Penny Press

sidsurakanti1 — 2024-09-30 22:43:33 UTC

The Penny Press refers to newspapers that emerged during the Industrial Revolution, with the first penny paper being published in 1833. The cheaper newspapers, stemming from new technological advancements during the Industrial Revolution, were affordable and aimed at the growing middle class population. Focusing on local news and crime stories, these newspapers reached wider audiences. In addition to their unique stories, the Penny press utilized advertisements as a key revenue source, making the newspapers even more affordable for the general public. The combination of fresh news topics, crime stories, and the use of ads for monetization led to the Penny Press's success in the newspaper industry.

https://www.library.illinois.edu/hpnl/tutorials/antebellum-newspapers-city/

Yellow Journalism

sidsurakanti1 — 2024-10-02 20:03:59 UTC

Born in the late 1800s, Yellow Journalism brought about a new class of news, characterized by its sensationalistic and in-depth detective stories. These newspapers profited off of exciting stories, bold headlines, and more readable content. The papers' heavy focus on crime-stories birthed the present day investigative journalism. During this period of yellow journalism, papers often exaggerated headlines. To counteract this, reporters often held those in power accountable on behalf of the common people. Some of the most popular papers during this era were Joseph Pulitzer's "New York World" and William Hearst's "New York Journal." The Yellow Kid, a character who appeared in the popular comic strip called "Hogan's Alley", is widely regarded as a symbol of this era of journalism.

https://www.britannica.com/topic/yellow-journalism

Modern Journalism

sidsurakanti1 — 2024-10-02 20:55:57 UTC

Modern Journalism has underwent a massive evolution with the development of digital journalism. Through the internet and mobile devices, the public can now access news from various sources instantly. Social media platforms have made it easier for everyone to share information, but this has also obscured the difference between professional news and amateur reporting. News outlets now have to compete with blogs, independent journalists, and citizen reporters, making it more harder to get accurate information. In response to this, some news outlets began to gather their news from multiple sources instead of relying solely on individual reporters.

https://online.sbu.edu/news/journalism-in-the-digital-age

https://cs.stanford.edu/people/eroberts/cs201/projects/2010-11/Journalism/index3f9d.html?page_id=38