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Newspapers started in the early 1700s, with things like the American revolution it provided information to the people. -
In 1830 the mass production of newspapers began. Along with that yellow journalism began, which was a scandalous form of journalism. -
In 1920s a new form of information sharing came about, called radio. They would broadcast news programs and radio dramas. -
With the invention of radio, it became more popular when Rosevelt began fireside chats. He would give speeches to the American people to help them feel involved and at ease. -
In 1951 Television was invented and combined the characteristics of the radio and news. Things like presidential debates began to be broadcasted on television. -
In the 1980s cable was invented. It started the golden age of television, now television wasn’t just a way of getting news, but also entertainment. -
In early 2000s social media gained popularity. It was similar to television, a way of consuming news and entertainment. Along with that it was a way for people to communicate with one another. -
With the rise of social media, it came into politics. During the 2008 presidential election Obama used it to his advantage to campaign for himself. -
Citizen journalism became more popular in the 2010s with the advancement of phones. With new technology people could photograph and record things on their phones and share information quickly. -
In the 2010s, “soft news” became popular. It was a way of presenting news in an approachable manner, it made people more aware and observant to the news when they received it that way.