The Power of Sensationalism: Yellow Journalism and its Modern Echoes
Words: 958 1707In the late 19th century, the bustling streets of New York City witnessed the birth of a controversial yet captivating phenomenon: yellow journalism. This style of newspaper reporting, characterized by sensationalism and eye-catching headlines, marked a significant shift in the landscape of media and public perception. Originating from the fierce rivalry between Joseph Pulitzer's New York World and William Randolph Hearst's New York Journal, yellow journalism employed exaggeration, scandal, and drama to captivate readers and boost newspaper sales. While its […]