Chapter
The Gossipy World of Tabloid Journalism
21:38 - 26:49 (05:11)
The podcast discusses the tactics of tabloid journalism to make interesting stories out of minor events, often using unqualified experts and unreliable sources.
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American Media Inc. purchased popular tabloids, such as the National Enquirer and the Globe in 1999, but posted a huge loss of $160 million and faced a debt of a billion dollars in 2006.
21:38 - 23:09 (01:31)
American Media Inc.
Summary
American Media Inc. purchased popular tabloids, such as the National Enquirer and the Globe in 1999, but posted a huge loss of $160 million and faced a debt of a billion dollars in 2006.
ChapterThe Gossipy World of Tabloid Journalism
EpisodeSelects: How Tabloids Work
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Tabloid journalism frequently relies on unverified sources and unqualified experts to generate clickbait articles masquerading as entertainment news.
23:09 - 25:11 (02:01)
Tabloid journalism
Summary
Tabloid journalism frequently relies on unverified sources and unqualified experts to generate clickbait articles masquerading as entertainment news.
ChapterThe Gossipy World of Tabloid Journalism
EpisodeSelects: How Tabloids Work
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The podcast discussed how the media can sensationalize even the smallest stories, blowing them out of proportion and turning them into front page news.
25:11 - 26:49 (01:37)
Media
Summary
The podcast discussed how the media can sensationalize even the smallest stories, blowing them out of proportion and turning them into front page news. They use examples of picking a random person who saw a celebrity to create clickbait headlines.