News in the hybrid media system

Abstract

The appearance of the first online media in the late 20th century multiplied the power of news, making it more immediate and accessible, disseminating it with a multitude of devices thanks to which it has achieved greater presence in our lives. The news has continued to mutate, in its constant endeavour to capture attention, reach us and engage us in the reality around us. This book explains the changes experienced by news in the last decade. A transformation that began with the consequences of an economic crisis which has endangered the business model of traditional media, who see how their readers and resources have shifted towards the digital information ecosystem. A decade which has given birth to a hybrid media system, where many compete and collaborate with one another, creating an intricate mosaic of texts, voices and images.