Newspaper Vs. The Internet

Print Vs. The Internet

I wonder how many years till the newspaper is completely on the internet. Many people who are devoted to print because it part of their everyday lives. In the book, “-30- The Collapse of the Great American Newspaper”, put together by Charles M. Madigan, is different stories about the newspaper industry were combined. I know we read it for class but I found it very interesting because I didn’t realize how much trouble the newspaper companies are in at the moment, especially with the present state of the economy. Most well-known newspapers are using internet sites to publish stories. Now that internet and computers is a part of everyday life the newspaper companies have to adjust to this factor and use their advantage. I had no idea so many companies had gone out of business because of the rapidly growing internet news industry. Some people believe that it started in print and that it should stay in print.

Newspapers discuss celebrities and, gossip, scandal, and sex more than ever before. Newspapers and news stations are now discussing content that appeals to a young crowd. This is because this type of content is very alluring to young readers. The chapter Money! Money! Money! in the book discusses how the newspaper industry is evolving. The problem is some older people don’t understand or like this type of content. If the print industry disappears altogether it might cause a problem because some of older people don’t understand how to work technology and it would become a struggle for them to access the news online. A lot of people prefer something tangible to have in their hands. My generation prefers to read or watch the news on their iPhones and iTouch iPods or other electronics that is capable of getting the news.