STHM 1211 Lecture Notes - Lecture 13: Penny Press, Yellow Journalism
6 May 2018
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• Late 1800s: Newspaper
o American journalism began in late 1600s.
o Sport journalism grew into a profession in mid to late 1800s:
▪ Penny press (increased circulation, need for advertising)
▪ Yellow journalism (a sensational reporting style)
• Through the 20th century: broadcast
o Radio & TV
o ESPN Networks:
▪ Founded in 1979.
▪ Currently owned by Disney.
▪ Has lost nearly 13 million subscribers.
▪ The recent layoffs.
o Why TV networks still love to broadcast sport?
▪ A large audience
▪ People still prefer to watch sport live
▪ Easier to produce
o Now: Internet/Livestreaming
▪ Real-time access
▪ Personal experience
▪ www.amazon.com and NFL
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