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What term was coined in the mid-1890s to characterize the sensational journalism in the circulation war between Joseph Pulitzer's New York World and William Randolph Hearst's New York Journal?
What term was coined in the mid-1890s to characterize the sensational journalism in the circulation war between Joseph Pulitzer's New York World and William Randolph Hearst's New York Journal?
- Sensational journalism
- New journalism
- Nude journalism
- Yellow journalism (correct)
Who was tempted away from the New York World by Hearst, leading to a substantial increase in sales of the New York Journal?
Who was tempted away from the New York World by Hearst, leading to a substantial increase in sales of the New York Journal?
- William Randolph Hearst
- Erwin Wardman
- Richard F. Outcault (correct)
- Joseph Pulitzer
Who is credited with purchasing the New York World in 1883 and making it an entertaining read filled with crime stories and sensational headlines?
Who is credited with purchasing the New York World in 1883 and making it an entertaining read filled with crime stories and sensational headlines?
- William Randolph Hearst
- Joseph Pulitzer (correct)
- Richard F. Outcault
- Erwin Wardman
What was the main reason for Pulitzer charging readers only two cents per issue for the New York World?
What was the main reason for Pulitzer charging readers only two cents per issue for the New York World?
What did critics accuse both Pulitzer's New York World and Hearst's New York Journal of during their circulation war?
What did critics accuse both Pulitzer's New York World and Hearst's New York Journal of during their circulation war?
What is the main characteristic of yellow journalism?
What is the main characteristic of yellow journalism?
Which term is used in the UK to describe journalism characteristic of tabloid newspapers?
Which term is used in the UK to describe journalism characteristic of tabloid newspapers?
What is checkbook journalism?
What is checkbook journalism?
According to W. Joseph Campbell, what are some characteristics of yellow press newspapers?
According to W. Joseph Campbell, what are some characteristics of yellow press newspapers?
What is the primary difference between tabloid newspapers and mainstream media outlets with regard to checkbook journalism?
What is the primary difference between tabloid newspapers and mainstream media outlets with regard to checkbook journalism?
