Thursday, 4 February 2016

Weekly New/Digital Media Homework 20


This news story highlights the distinction of the 2016 US Presidential elections as we witness a higher influence of social media more than ever. In this instance, Trump's prestige is heightened by his reactivity on Twitter. Trump has consistently dominated the social media conversation in previous GOP debates.

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As an informational outlet, this digital platform is considered more than just a substitute for traditional journalism. Factors including instantness and multimedia reporting enhance digital reporting as it surpasses traditional fulfilment of Galtung and Ruge's news values. 


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