Question

Briefly discuss any two unhealthy trends in newspaper industry. 4

Answer 1

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From the first newspaper publication in 1690 to the twenty-first century’s, newspapers have functioned in the nation as vehicles in the American Revolution and early nation; as promoters of consumerism and its values in the nineteenth century; as announcers for political and social issues, and as arbiters of national values. During the early period in the American Revolution around thirty newspapers were published throughout the American colonies, often to make a living from political currents and for a particular political agency. After the 1830s, the Mass-circulation developed and during 1990 newspaper circulation was at its highest.

The decline of newspapers has been debated, as the industry has faced slumping ad sales, the loss of much classified advertising and precipitous drops in circulation. "In recent years newspaper’s weekday circulation fell 7% and Sunday circulation fell 4%, both showing their greatest declines since 2010. Overall, the industry continues to shrink, with Editor & Publisher’s DataBook listing 126 fewer daily papers in 2014 than in 2004". To survive, newspapers are considering combining and other options,[1] although the outcome of such partnerships has been criticized.[2] Despite these problems, newspaper companies with significant brand value and which have published their work online have had a significant rise in viewership.