Social Media Behind a Trend Toward a Happier News?
There are only a few ways to determine how newsworthy a story is and on the very bottom of the totem pole is the positive human interest story.
There are only a few ways to determine how newsworthy a story is and on the very bottom of the totem pole is the positive human interest story. Instead, the news has lived by the “if it bleeds it leads” adage.
According to a recent TIME report, social media may be driving a shift toward feel good news taking center stage. “Bloggers have traditionally turned to sarcasm and snark to draw attention. But the success of sites like BuzzFeed and Upworthy, whose philosophies embrace the viral nature of upbeat stories, hints that the Web craves positivity.”
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