The new media model means reporters try to throw themselves into the stories rather than to neutrally (though neutrality is never possible) report the fact.
So you send a reporter to a rally hoping something goes wrong.
Then you have a new story.
The media outlet is happy because it draws views. The reporter is thrilled because it gives her attention.
It's a win-win from the new media's perspective.
Our problem is that we are drawn to those stories like flies on crap, which perpetuates the model.
So you send a reporter to a rally hoping something goes wrong.
Then you have a new story.
The media outlet is happy because it draws views. The reporter is thrilled because it gives her attention.
It's a win-win from the new media's perspective.
Our problem is that we are drawn to those stories like flies on crap, which perpetuates the model.