Are you a nibbler, a grazer or someone who likes to sit down
and have a full course meal? Sounds like I’m talking about food but what I’m
referring to is the way Americans are consuming news today.
The perception is that there’s an influx – an overflowing of
news coming at you through multiple channels: newspapers, magazines, online
newsrooms, social networking sites, television, radio, text messages, emails, blogs
and mobile applications. But what does it really look like for those of us who
crave in-depth, factual news?
In the past years, the rise of digital media has remodeled
the media landscape with many newspapers shrinking their staffs and moving subscriptions to online. The result
is a nibble/graze menu that doesn’t allow for in-depth news coverage, and not surprising, results in reduced news
consumption because of the lack of options for local and comprehensive news.
But for news
hogs among us, there some refreshing news. Aaron
Kushner announced that he’s expanding the Orange County Register because
there’s value in journalism. During a time of technology saturation, it’s a
defiant move and something I hope to see succeed. Interestingly, I do
appreciate that people are continuously finding new ways to get the news to you,
like the one where the
Associated Press will provide news updates on restaurant
receipts. Goofy or brilliant? What do you think?
Posts
No comments:
Post a Comment