why is our mainstream media ( electronic as well as print media)?

Question

no longer fair
why dont we see news that is ought to be told to the public
why does media only cover stories on hollywood stars or some rich person
for instance Paris Hilton getting sentenced to jail
is that even be considered as a prime time news in the mainstream electronic media or the Alec Baldwin Fiasco
i think these stories shouldnt have gone past the entertainment news or inside edition

Answer 1

Concentration of ownership, lack of competition, collusion.
"1984."

Answer 2

The phrase, “Get it down on paper” has never been more meaningful. Having words and images that you can examine and hold in your hand, review, show to others and keep in a safe place provides a degree of reassurance that no bit‐and‐byte medium can match. People love the speed and scope of the Internet, but the WWW’s fleeting nature makes them wonder: Am I getting the fast shuffle here? And what’s all this contradictory information? Conversely, our ink‐on‐paper medium is believable because print is real, print is timeless and print is focused. That is why print is credible than electronic media.

Answer 3

It's not a matter of fairness.There's a lot more news out there than there used to be, thanks to all-news television channels, and the Internet. And the beast needs to be fed all the time. So our definition of "news" has expanded somewhat. And to be fair, some people do like hearing about things like Paris Hilton's jail time (although I'm not sure what she did to deserve celebrity status).

There's an easy answer to it, though -- ignore the stuff. Change the channel, skip over the story, etc. You'll feel much better.

Answer 4

ratings

media is driven by advertising

media has to make money and so they have to attract viewers. As long as people watch it - it will be on air.

The only place to get a decent unbiased news covereage is only stations which don't run advertising - such as the ABC or SBS (in Australia - i think the ABC is something different in America)

But it is important to discern through the news - what is true, what is not, and what is biased.
These are important skills in todays world to avoid 'media manipulation' - for want of a better word.

Choose your media source a little better...

Answer 5

Unfortunately, TV and Radio and Print media is nothing more than a business.

Even the PBS stations tend to be bias politically.

Answer 6

same old, same old, same old news. that's what gives musicians the material to sing the blues. What's in the heart gives them a start. giving new tunes to support their rocket to the mood. looking high above the clouds giving dreams throughout their flight over your house and quiet as a mouse, until a time like today. when you scream ( not fair! )...

Answer 7

THE SYSTEM IS A-TRYING TO KEEP US DOWN
Nah, just kidding, I think that some of the public prefers to hear the 'sensational' and 'revolutionary' news.

Answer 8

Personally, I like to see snotty & arrogant celebs get hosed...it kind of levels the playing field!