The decline and fall of TV news and its values
Online and digital content has dramatically changed the way we do everything as you undoubtedly, are already aware. As the way information is transmitted and shared online is changing, so are the tactics used to ensure your attention is acquired.Now I understand that as more of the public absorbs their news from online sources, news outlets need to adapt and change to ensure they don't lose (too much of) their market share.
A problem arises, however when these practices are taken over the top or to the extreme, which unfortunately, is what we are seeing in today's television news outlets. It is ridiculous when 60-70% of every news headline you see is the exact equivalent of the pointless, nagging, endless 'click-bait' headlines you see on websites grabbing for any advertising revenue they can lay their hands on.
