Journalism in the Digital Age

The video discusses the challenges facing journalism, including the transition from print to digital media and the financial difficulties of newspaper companies. It highlights the importance of a free press in democracy and the potential for more professional journalists in the future. The video also examines how societal changes and economic downturns have accelerated the decline of traditional newspapers.

What is one of the main challenges facing journalism today according to the speaker?

• Overabundance of news sources

• The transition period of change

• Decrease in professional journalists

• Lack of interest from the public

Why does the speaker believe a free press is crucial?

• It provides entertainment

• It is a cornerstone of democracy

• It creates job opportunities

• It generates revenue

What is the speaker's hope for the future of journalism?

• That it will have more professionals

• That it will reduce in size

• That it will become obsolete

• That it will focus only on digital media

What is a potential benefit of moving through the current period of change quickly?

• Less disruption to society

• More printed newspapers

• Increased advertising revenue

• Fewer journalists needed

What advantage does the internet have over printed newspapers?

• It has fewer advertisements

• It delivers more current news

• It is cheaper to produce

• It is more colorful

How does the internet cater to individual news preferences?

• By limiting access to certain articles

• By providing only local news

• By offering personalized news feeds

• By charging subscription fees

What has accelerated the decline of newspaper companies?

• Economic downturns

• High printing costs

• Lack of digital presence

• Increased competition from TV

What financial issue have many newspaper companies faced?

• Being heavily leveraged

• High employee turnover

• Excessive advertising costs

• Increased paper prices

What is one consequence of the financial struggles of newspapers?

• Higher quality journalism

• Reduction in publication frequency

• More frequent publications

• Increased newspaper circulation

What is a major reason for newspapers going bankrupt?

• Too many journalists

• Economic downturns

• High digital subscription rates

• Lack of interest in news